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Butterfly Feeder

How to make a butterfly feeder in just a few simple steps.

This great home-made feeder will bring the butterflies to your garden and is a great way you to see butterflies. You will be able to see these mesmerizing insects, look at their beautiful colours & patterns, and you do not even need to have a big garden or lots of space to create this to attract them. Butterflies are attracted to overripe fruit which both they and caterpillars enjoy eating.

To make a butterfly feeder you will need the following

  • a plate
  • a key ring
  • scissors
  • a tape measure
  • Wool
  • overripe fruit

What you need to do

  1. Cut six lengths of wool about 2 meters long and then gather them and fold them in half
  2. Push the folded end through the keyring to create a loop and pull the loose ends through. You then separate them into six strands (two in one)
  3. Measure 30 centimetres from the ring and tie a knot into each strand
  4. Separate the string into 12 strands below the knots
  5. Bring the strands together, which are next to each other, leaving the outside strands until last
  6. Measure 15 centimetres below these knots and tie a knot in the two pieces of string now paired together. Do this for each paired strand of wool, so you will have six knots in total
  7. Check the width of the plate at its widest point, measure this length below the second knot and tie all strands together in one big knot
  8. Place the plate in the wool hanger so that the last big knot is below the middle of the plate and the strands are spaced out around the edge.
  9. Add your overripe fruit
  10. Watch, wait and enjoy!

To increase your chances of butterflies landing on your feeder, keep in a shaded place protected from the wind. Butterflies tend not to fly if it is wet or windy.

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