Soda Bottle Bird Feeder

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The ultimate bird feeder for your porch or backyard, boasting an exquisite design inspired by eclectic sources. Select the perch ring that suits your taste, and rest assured they all fit seamlessly onto the same base. Secure it with our Bottle Feeder Hook for a sturdy attachment. To fill the feeder effortlessly, pair it with a Bottle Mate and a second cut-off bottle as a funnel, or opt for a mid-sized funnel from the dollar store for an affordable solution. For larger bird species, consider upgrading to my Big Bird Bottle Feeder, featuring an expansive perch designed specifically for their needs. Don't hesitate to share your bird feeding photos - it's thrilling to see which birds flock to this feeder. October 5, 2018 Update I've added a new version of the base with grip and no drain holes, catering to requests from makers who use it to feed water to their baby chicks. October 30, 2017 Update To make removal easier and prevent breakage, I've incorporated grip into the feeder chute. This thoughtful design ensures a secure perch attachment and prevents the feeder from twisting off. Printer Settings: Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.15 - 0.20 mm Infill: 25%, 3 shells Notes: When printing with ABS, I recommend using a skirt of 8 perimeters and an offset of 0.32 mm from the part for optimal adhesion. Feel free to experiment with your preferred materials and settings. Post-Printing: Securely attach the perch ring to the base using ABS slurry or super glue, guided by the indentations on the base. To avoid damaging the base, apply adhesive to it rather than the perch. The hanger is designed for a seamless attachment to any soda bottle via super-glue or epoxy. For an added layer of strength, consider printing the half version horizontally as two parts and then gluing them together. For ABS prints, treating the feeder and hangers with an acetone vapor bath can enhance their durability and protect against moisture intrusion. Features: Your choice of four unique perches, each offering a distinct design. The Wavy Perch is sure to impress your bird-watching friends, while the Oval Perch accommodates birds of various sizes. The 120 mm Circle Perch serves as an all-purpose perch, whereas the 100 mm Circle Perch is ideal for smaller fowl such as finches. Indented perch mounts ensure perfect alignment during assembly for a seamless experience. The elliptical perch cross-section offers exceptional strength in the vertical direction while maintaining a comfortable circumference for roosting. Perch supports are artistically differentiated from the perch ring through their proportionately diminished cross-section, adding an aesthetic touch to the design. The food tray wall is angled for aesthetics and easy printing, creating a visually appealing bird feeder. A rounded cup lip provides strength while discouraging birds from pooping in the food tray due to its relatively small diameter. The narrowed upper feed release arch ensures cleaner bridging at the top, preventing debris accumulation. An integrated super-strong internal support structure maximizes aviary support and minimizes flow restrictions for a seamless bird-feeding experience. A taller feed chute offers birds maximum headroom, ensuring they can access the feeder comfortably. The feed spreader cone features an elliptical cross-section for smoother flow, particularly when printed with fine layer height. Rounded bottle mating surfaces prevent damage to the bottleneck during attachment. Thread detail is recreated from scratch for printability, minimal material usage, and a tight fit. This design adheres to the neck-finish standard PCO 1881 ISBT, with thread pitch 2.7 mm. References: "SHORT, SHORTER, THE SHORTEST" by Anton Steeman; "PCO-1881 Voluntary Standard, 28mm CSD Finish" from International Society of Beverage Technologists. For a limited time only, a complimentary Bottle Mate is available as a bonus gift! Easy filling has never been more accessible. Find it in my other designs.