Who we are

A small workshop, and a feeder that does more than hold seed

We make bird feeders by hand in England. That is the whole business, and we like it that way.

Seasoned timber being worked on the bench — **On the bench.** Each feeder starts as seasoned timber, cut and shaped by hand.

Ours is a small workshop, and the thing we make is the bird feeder. We don't think of a feeder as a box that happens to hold seed. Made properly at the bench from seasoned wood, it becomes a quiet part of the garden: something that brings birds a little closer and stays put through one season after another.

Every step is done by hand. We cut the pieces, shape them, put the joints together and finish the wood, checking the details as we go. It takes time. We don't try to hurry it, because that slower pace is the real difference between a feeder from a workbench and one from a production line.

The other thing we think about constantly is the weather. A feeder lives outdoors, so the timber we choose, the way it's joined and the finish we put on it are all decided with lasting in mind. We want each piece to sit comfortably in your garden, suit the birds you get, and be honest in how it's made.

The slower pace is the point. It is what separates a workbench feeder from a factory one.

Everything is made at our workshop in England, and from there it goes out by post, both around the UK and abroad. We pack each order by hand before it leaves.

Finished wooden bird feeders made in the workshop — Finished pieces, made at the workshop and ready to be packed.

What we make

Tables, hanging feeders, window feeders and the odd one-off

Here is the range, roughly in the order people tend to ask about it.

For the lawn · Garden tables

A bird table is the obvious place to start. Ours are made to stand outside all year and cope with the weather that comes with it. They arrive ready to set down where you want them, so there's nothing to assemble. Prices for a garden table start from £64.

A wooden bird feeder suspended outdoors — **Hanging feeders** are made from seasoned timber for outdoor use in every season.

From a branch · Suspended feeders

Hanging feeders suit trees, brackets and balcony rails. We build them from seasoned timber so they can stay outdoors through the year, and they come ready to hang.

If you mostly put out loose seed, we also make bulk seed feeders. They're shaped to take a looser mix rather than a single type, which suits people who like to blend their own.

Up close · Window-mounted feeders

For many people this is the favourite. A window feeder fixes to the glass so you can watch the birds from inside the house, right at the window. Window-mounted feeders start from £36, handmade in seasoned timber like everything else, and we post them abroad as well as in the UK.

A feeder fixed to the window means the birds come to you. You watch them from your own chair.

Two together · Matched feeder sets

Some customers want a pair: a table and a hanging feeder, or two pieces that match. We make these as sets that belong together and post them wherever they need to go, including overseas.

A handmade bird table in a garden — Left: a garden table in place. Right: the jointing and finish, all done by hand.

Close view of the joinery and finish on a wooden feeder — Left: a garden table in place. Right: the jointing and finish, all done by hand.

Your own idea · Custom designs

Not every garden fits a standard design. We make feeders to order, to the size or style you need, whether it's for a particular corner of your own garden or a present for someone else. Tell us the dimensions and where it will go, and we'll say what we'd suggest and what it would cost. Custom work is priced by quotation.

Plenty of our feeders end up as gifts. They work in a full garden or on a small balcony, and they suit pretty much anyone who likes watching birds.

Prices, briefly

Garden table, from £64. Made by hand in seasoned timber, ready to put in place, shipped internationally.

Window-mounted feeder, from £36. Made by hand in seasoned timber, for watching birds close up, shipped internationally.

Custom order, by quotation. Your dimensions or design, made by hand as a commission, delivered worldwide.

A bird feeder being hand-packed for delivery — **Packing.** Every order is wrapped by hand at the workshop.

Getting it to you · Delivery

Everything leaves from our workshop in England. We pack each feeder by hand and send it out to addresses in the UK and around the world.

If you're ordering for someone else, that's fine too. Just give us their address and we'll post it straight to them.

Questions people ask

A few practical answers

Can I use it as soon as it arrives?

Yes. Hanging feeders come ready to hang up, and tables and stands are ready to put in place. We'll tell you how to set up whichever piece you order.

How do I get birds to visit?

The feeder is only one part of it. Which birds turn up depends on where you live, the time of year and the seed you put out. If you'd like, we're happy to talk through what tends to work in your situation.

What wood do you use?

Seasoned timber that suits being outdoors. If you have a particular wood in mind, tell us and we'll say which option we think would work.

How long will my order take?

Each feeder is made by hand, and custom pieces are made from scratch, so there is a lead time. We'll give you an estimate for your own order when you get in touch.

Will you make something custom?

Yes. We make feeders to your size or design, for a particular spot or as a gift. Send us your idea and we'll come back with advice and a price.

Get in touch

Want something made to order?

Tell us the size you need and where it will go. Or just ask about one of the pieces above. Leave your name and number and we'll call you back, or contact us directly.

Phone: +44 7709 636 260
Email: info@foodfan.click
Address: High Street 42, SW10 2XQ Liverpool
Delivery: Worldwide shipping

A handmade feeder from The Nestingham Feeder Co

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Crafted by hand at our workbench