6. The Repurposed Kitchen Colander Orb
Two matching metal kitchen colanders can be transformed into a whimsical, colorful caged feeder. Choose colanders with wide, decorative drainage holes or open mesh patterns. By joining them together at their rims with small metal clasps or chains, you create a hollow metal orb. The natural drainage holes of the colanders allow rainwater to pass right through, keeping the seed dry, while the gaps are ideal for small birds to access the food inside. You can paint the colanders in bright, vibrant colors like turquoise or yellow to attract curious songbirds and add a pop of color to your winter garden.