Picnic Table Feeder Plan for Chickens, Wild Birds, Ducks & Squirrels

A fun mini picnic-table feeder for chickens, ducks, wild birds or squirrels. Benches double as perches and the tray keeps feed in place. It's a small, quick build from 1x2 cedar.

This is a digital DIY plan (PDF), not a finished product. You get clear, beginner-friendly drawings and instructions to build it yourself.

Plan details

• Overall size: 16.5" W x 16" D x 10" H
• Skill level: Beginner
• Estimated build time: 4–6 hours
• Format: 17-page PDF, 8.5" x 11", imperial units (feet & inches)

What's included

• Cover sheet with size, skill level and build time
• Dimensioned front, side, top and 3D views
• Material shopping list and complete cutting list
• Nominal vs. actual lumber size chart
• 6 illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions
• Finishing, safety and care notes

Build steps

1. Cut and pre-drill the members
2. Assemble the two end frames
3. Position the end frames
4. Attach the bench boards
5. Install the tray bottom
6. Assemble the tray rim

Materials

• Western Red Cedar Lumber 1x2 – 3 pcs, 8 ft
• Wood Screws 2-1/2" – 36 pcs

Recommended tools

Miter Saw, Jigsaw, Drill & Driver, Countersink Drill Bit, Clamps, Orbital Sander, Tape Measure, Speed Square, Paintbrushes

Delivery

After purchase we email you the PDF plan. Print it or use it on your phone or tablet in the workshop. For personal use only.