Chicknic Table

[CapricornFarm]

Have you heard of these? They are selling them on Etsy for $45 to $60. I think they are very cute!

Just made it tonight. I need to paint it tomorrow.

 

[N F C]

Have you heard of these? They are selling them on Etsy for $45 to $60. I think they are very cute!
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Just made it tonight. I need to paint it tomorrow.

I saw a picture of one of those not long ago Cap...your's turned out well!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I saw a picture of one of those not long ago Cap...your's turned out well!

Thanks NFC! The legs all came out level, I was amazed because I never built a picnic table before.

 

[N F C]

Thanks NFC! The legs all came out level, I was amazed because I never built a picnic table before.

I've seen some of your building projects. I'm not surprised this one came out well

 

[CapricornFarm]

I've seen some of your building projects. I'm not surprised this one came out well

Aw, you're so sweet! I am building a feeder with a roof to sit on top of the table. We'll see how that goes

 

[CapricornFarm]

The table now has a feeder and a removable top.

 

[Tre3hugger]

@CapricornFarm can u explain the build?

 

[CapricornFarm]

Yes, I cut a piece of plywood the size I wanted. Then I put sides up to hold the feed in. I cut the angled pieces that are the legs. I set the legs on the work table and cut the two pieces for the ends. I put the smaller one on top of the two pieces that are legs. Screw it in. Then cut the second pieces that will hold up the picnic table seats. Screw in place. This gives you two ends and you screw the tray to the ends. Cut the wood for the seats, and screw to the ends. Once I have the picnic table done, I build the feeder.

The feeder holds the feed you want the birds to eat at the picnic table. I cut slots out on both sides and the end to allow the food to flow out on the table. Then I built a flat lid to put on top of the feeder, with part that sticks down inside the feeder to keep it in place. Then I decided to build a canopy so the food doesn't get wet. I used 2 pieces of plywood and put a 2x2 piece of wood to join the the two pieces. I cut it short, so the uprights will fit under the top. I made the uprights of 2x2s , with the top cut to a 45° angle so it holds the top. I attach the uprights to the picnic table to the ends with only one screw. I can take additional photos if you find it confusing.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Thank you. Think I get it, but more pics always welcome! Did you use a plan or design yourself? I think I'm gonna try one. How big is it\how much food does.it hold? Thanks again!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Thank you. Think I get it, but more pics always welcome! Did you use a plan or design yourself? I think I'm gonna try one. How big is it\how much food does.it hold? Thanks again!

I saw one on the internet, but I decided it needed something to keep the chickens off the top of the table. So I added a feeder and the canopy. The table is 24" long. Not sure how much feed it holds, but I can measure it. After I sell my chicks tomorrow at 11:00, I can get more pictures and take measurements for you.