With a bird feeding station made from old cups, you combine sustainability with creativity because you give discarded dishes a new life. At the same time, you help local birds, especially in autumn and winter, but also in dry summers. With this idea you can also add a charming accent to your balcony, terrace or garden. Because you hardly need any materials and can get started straight away, this DIY is also perfect for beginners.

You need that

• old cup with saucer
• Assembly glue 🛒 or two-component glue
• sturdy ribbon, wire or chain
• Wooden beads or metal rings (optional)
• Bird food of your choice 🛒
• Scissors or pliers
• Kitchen paper for cleaning

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preparation

Clean the cup and saucer thoroughly so that the glue will stick later.

2. Gluing

Apply the weatherproof glue to the center of the saucer and place the cup on it at an angle or straight. Press both pieces together firmly and allow the glue to dry completely.

3. Hang up the feeding station

Then attach the ribbon or wire to the handle of the cup, because the bird feeder made from old cups hangs particularly stable there. Optionally thread wooden beads or metal rings because they provide additional support and have a decorative effect. Now choose a protected place, for example on a branch or hook, and hang the station up. Fill the cup with suitable bird seed and watch the first visitors.

Prepare bird food
Ingredients
250 g hard fat (e.g. palmine or other vegetable fat)
300–400 g grain food for wild birds (alternatively: sunflower seeds, oat flakes, millet, chopped, unsalted nuts)
preparation
Cut the hard fat into small pieces so it melts more evenly.
Heat the fat slowly in a saucepan over low heat until it is completely liquid.
Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the grain mixture.
Make sure that all ingredients are well coated with fat as this will ensure stability later.
Pour the mixture into molds, cups or special food dispensers.
Refrigerate the bird seed so that the hard fat solidifies.

Tips for more durability and bird-friendliness

Only use weatherproof glue so that rain and frost do not harm your bird feeder made from old cups. It’s also best to choose a quiet place because birds feel safe there. Clean the cup regularly to prevent illness. If you combine several cups, you create additional feeding places and avoid arguments between the animals.

Reading tips: Are you interested in more bird food ideas? Then try the food dispenser made from old plastic bottles or the food rings made from the Bundt cake tin.

Easily make your own bird feeding station from old cups

A bird feeding station made from old cups can be made quickly, looks decorative and reliably helps birds. With little material, clear steps and a little creativity, you can create a sustainable DIY project that will beautify your outdoor area and benefit nature at the same time.