While visiting some family friends recently, I was offered some candy to snack on. I was floored when I saw the creative and clever dispenser they were using for the candy — an old-fashioned mason jar bird feeder!
I learned that this particular style of feeder is actually intended for feeding baby chicks, but I think it found a much better use feeding candy to people! This adorable dispenser is the perfect size for small candies such as Jelly Belly jelly beans,
If you want to try this trick at home, check your local home improvement store or feed store for feeders. They are a little bit hard to find online, but I did find a few listed on eBay, and another variety is available on Amazon.
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Maybe you can help be with this : I’m looking for a catalog on finding craft idea with old mason jars. Haven’t been able to find anything on line. I’ve seen bird feeder and other stuff but like to find a catalog. Hope you can help. Thanks
Peter, I haven’t seen any catalogs, but I just did a quick Google search for mason jar crafts and found lots of pages with great ideas. Hopefully that’ll help you get inspired!
I am Looking for a catalog and need suggestions??
Good Day…I have a big problem….I had a bird feeder same as your pic only difference my base was ceramic…it got accidentally broken and I have been months now trying to get one…is there somewhere you can direct me to purchase one with the ceramic base…..thank you and Have A Great Day….
Hi Roxanne. Sorry to hear your feeder broke. I haven’t seen ceramic feeder bases, but hopefully you’ll be able to find one on the internet. Maybe try searching for “mason jar chicken feeder ceramic”?