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This is a large log cabin birdfeeder I built to scale (1”=1’). The cabin measures 2’ x 4’ with a 1’ wrap around covered porch which makes the overall dimensions 4’ x 6’. The feeder is mounted aprox. 6’ off the ground on a real cherry tree base I had to cut due to disease. As you can see by the pictures, I added exposed posts, beams & rafters. All the lumber was recycled from 100 year old rough sawn pine siding I renoved from a remodeling project. The roof was made with corrugated galvanized steel. The upper most roof section comes off so that an entire 50 lb. sack of birdseed can be poured in. There is a hopper inside that allows the seed to funnel to slots at the base around the cabin into the porch section. Thanks for looking.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 125 days ago
That things pretty cool. I bet they love it
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Brian Holt
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posted 125 days ago
Thanks and yes, the birds love it. In the winter months there is plenty of room for all.
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lew
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posted 125 days ago
I Love It!!
Can’t imagine why the squirrels haven’t set up house keeping, already!
a1Jim
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posted 125 days ago
Hey Brain
This looks like a hay barn in Oregon very cool
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Brian Holt
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posted 125 days ago
Thanks, the squirrels like feeding in it too, but it isn’t high enough off the ground for them to live in.
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john
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posted 125 days ago
Nice work Brian !!
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pommy
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posted 125 days ago
Hi Brian
one question When can i move in i love it so cool …..........
Andy
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MsDebbieP
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posted 125 days ago
this is wonderful!!
a lovely match for one of John’s extreme birdhouses :)
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Brian Holt
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posted 125 days ago
Andy, The nightly rate is pretty high. It will cost you a sack of seed per night!
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timmytimmy
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posted 125 days ago
I wish I was a bird in your area! very nice
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bern92
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posted 125 days ago
This is a very nice log cabin….wish i was a bird too…
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jim1953
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posted 125 days ago
Great Lookin feeder
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jockmike2
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posted 125 days ago
Really cool bird feeder.
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dennis mitchell
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posted 125 days ago
Must cost a fortune to feed all those birds. Very cool feeder!
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Karson
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posted 125 days ago
Brian: A great looking project. Nice job on the construction.
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ND2ELK
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posted 124 days ago
That is quite the bird house. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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