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   Turn a Mason jar bird feeder into a candy dispenser Posted by Chica 
June 24, 2008 
Chica
 

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, M&M’s, or Skittles.The somewhat small holes are just right for taking one or two pieces of candy at a time, which will help keep folks (like my husband!) from taking a whole handful at once. It’s certainly quite a conversation piece, too!

Bird feeder candy dispenserBird feeder candy dispenser

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. I believe they all take standard-size Mason jars, which are available at any grocery store.

5 comments so far:

  1. Peter J. Swatek said: (February 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 pm)

    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

  2. Chica said: (February 23rd, 2012 at 6:23 pm)

    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!

  3. Ryan said: (March 7th, 2012 at 7:39 am)

    I am Looking for a catalog and need suggestions??

  4. Roxanne Penney said: (April 21st, 2013 at 2:24 pm)

    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….

  5. Chica said: (April 23rd, 2013 at 1:48 pm)

    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”?

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