DIY Farmhouse Chick Feeder Candy Dispenser
Well it’s literally the day before Easter and I’ve decided to throw in one more project before the big day! (no surprise there)
This little chick feeder candy dispenser is just as fast to make as it is adorable! (and that’s a good thing because I’m running out of time!) It’s perfect for a farmhouse or ranch look…I even placed few chicks around it to give it that extra country flare 🙂
DIY Farmhouse Chick Feeder Candy Dispenser – Tutorial
Tools & Supplies:
- Scissors
- Jute String
- Small mouth mason jar
- Galvanized chick feeder (I bought mine HERE but you can also get them at your local feed store).
- Candy of your choice (I’ve found that the smaller the candy, the easier it is for your fingers to pick up).
3. Note: I would recommend the regular size M&Ms. The larger M&Ms with the peanut inside were more difficult to get them out of the holes. The regular M&Ms work great!
Assemble as shown by first, pouring your candy into the mason jar.
Next, screw on the metal chick feeder.
Now it’s time to flip the jar with the feeder over. You can simply do just that and be done with it…the problem is that half the candy will flow into the lower part of the metal chick feeder, leaving the mason jar half empty. To avoid this, before I flip the jar over, I place my fingers inside the chick feeder and block the hole that the candy comes through. Then I flip it all over.
Note: You can see here that I changed the size of the M&Ms. The smaller plain ones worked much better than the larger peanut M&Ms.
Now I take any extra candy that is still in the bag and pour it into the holes to fill the lower part up (sometimes it’s nice to have a helper for this part).
Then I can slide my fingers out and the mason jar should stay full.
Now add that final touch…wrap some jute string around the neck of the mason jar and tie a bow.
Your new candy dispenser is ready to dazzle your guests!
Enjoy! Happy Easter!
DIY Farmhouse Chick Feeder Candy Dispenser
Sharing at these great link parties:
Busy Monday Inspire Me Tuesday The Hearth & Soul Metamorphosis Monday All About Home You’re the Star Inspire Me Monday Little Cottage Link Party Inspire Me Monday Wonderful Wednesday Creative Muster Party Wow Me Wednesday Your Whims Wednesday Tuesday Turn About Homestead Blog Hop Tuesdays with a Twist Farm Fresh Tuesdays– Wonderful Wednesday Simple Homestead Blog Hop To Grandma’s House We Go Vintage Charm Party
More great link parties I’m sharing at:
Thinking Out Loud Thursday Party in Your PJs Thursday Favorite Things Grace at Home Friday Favorites Funtastic Friday Funtastic Friday Friendship Friday Blog Hop– Happy Pink Saturday Dare to Share Saturday Sparks Create, Bake, Grow & Gather A Morning Cup of Joe! Farmhouse Friday Happiness is Homemade Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make– Inspire Me Monday Love Your Creativity
Kari @ Me and My Captain
Tiffany this is so cute and brings back memories as we used to raise chicks and used these feeders and waterers. And I want to thank you so much for linking up to our Celebrate Your Story link party. We hope we are providing a celebration of your post and perhaps yours will be chosen as a feature by one of the hosts.
Have a great and Blessed Day!
Kari @ Me and My Captain
Tee
Thank you for you sweet comments Kari. I’m glad you stopped by!
Julie Briones
This is so unique! What a neat treat dispenser for my grandkids! Thank you for sharing at Homestyle Gathering.
Tee
Thank you for your sweet comments Julie! They are fun for parties and kids love them!
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Oh my, what a cute idea!!
Tee
Thank you Dee, I’m glad you like it!
Alice V-DIYerfy
that is so cute! My kids would love this idea and probably would act like little chicks too. Thanks for sharing it with us at #OMHGWW!
Tee
Thank you so much Alice! That’s funny! Yes, it is a kid magnet! I’m sure they would love it!
Babychaser
This is adorable! Makes me want to disinfect ours so I can do the same thing. Except I know I’ll be using it again soon. 🙂 Someday!
Thanks for sharing! I pinned it!
Here from TFT.
Blessings,
Babychaser
Tee
Thank you! Too funny! I’m glad you visited today!
angie
How super cute and so creative thanks for sharing
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Tee
Thank you Angie! I appreciate your kind comments.
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance
Tiffany, what a super cute idea! I would have never come up with this! Very Easter festive. Thanks for joining me at the TFT party! Definitely pinning your awesome project.
Tee
I appreciate your sweet comments! Thanks for visiting!
mireille
That is adorable! If I didn’t want to keep candy out of my house, I would be tempted to make it!
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Tee
Thank you Mireille!
Catherine
This is so adorable! What a clever idea and I may have to try one of these soon. Thank you for sharing!
Tee
Thank you Catherine! I appreciate your sweet comments!
Kristi Dominguez
This is precious! What a fun idea! Thank you bunches for linking up and sharing with us this week! xoxo
Tee
Thank you Kristi for your sweet comments!
Ghastly Girl
This is just the cutest idea! I love it!
Tee
Thank you for your kind comments!
Michele Michael
Fantastic idea. It’s so colorful and sweet. Thx for posting at Funtastic Friday.
Tee
I’m glad you like it! Thanks for visiting!
Beverly
Tee,
Congrats, you are being featured on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
Hugs,
Bev
Tee
Thank you for featuring me! You made my day, Beverly!
Marilyn
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.
Tee
You are welcome! Thank you for visiting!
Amber Ferguson
This is so so cute! Thanks for sharing at TFT. So Happy to feature you this week!
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Tee
Thank you Amber! I am tickled to be featured on your site!
Allyson
What an ingenious idea for a candy dispenser and so cute, too!
Tee
Thank you, Allyson! I’m glad you like it!
Our Hopeful Home
I am so in love with this! Not to mention I’m a huge fan of M&M eggs! Love it:) xo Kathleen
Tee
Thank you for your kind words, Kathleen! I love M&Ms too!
Cecilia
So cute! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–Pinned!
Tee
Thank you, Cecilia!
Grandma's House DIY
Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma’s house we go link party – I’m featuring you this week!
Tee
Thank you so much, Tarah! I really appreciated being featured!
Dee | Grammy's Grid
I absolutely love this! I imagine kids would like it too. Plus it’s a pretty decor item!! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Monthly Link Party 23. Pinned!
Tee
Thank you, Dee! I’m so glad you like them! Appreciate our pinning them too!
Dee | Grammy's Grid
CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at my Unlimited Link Party 24! Open for two weeks now instead of a month.
Tee
Thank you Dee! That is wonderful! <3