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IKEA is the go-to place for many home solutions, both indoors and outdoors, as many of their products can be repurposed around the home and garden. Simple IKEA HULTARP hook is one of The best, affordable IKEA items for kitchen planningBut it’s also surprisingly useful for outdoor adventures. This hook is the perfect connector piece for hanging bird feeders from trees, fences and poles scattered throughout the yard and garden.
The biggest advantage of this invention is that it is cheap. A pack of five costs just $6, making each one just over a dollar. With five hooks, it is possible to hang more than one bird feeder, attracting more species of birds to the yard. You can’t go wrong with a pack of hooks either. Even if you only need a few hooks for your feeder, you can always use extra elsewhere, such as An IKEA budget fix that frees up cabinet space.
These hooks have a convenient S-shape and design that is perfect for supporting outdoor bird feeders. Also recommended by hook shapes The Audubon Shop. They hold up to nine pounds and are made of steel. Two color options are nickel-plated with a lacquer coating, while the other is powder-coated. Both powder coating and nickel plating provide extra durability and corrosion resistance. This makes them more resistant to the outdoor elements, which is an essential characteristic for bird feeder hooks.
How to hang a HULTARP hook for a bird feeder
These hooks are easy to install. An alternative is to thread the top curve of the hook onto a fence slat, tree branch, or bird feeder pole. They also have a screw hole in their base if you need more support than a loose hook. This makes it easier to drill a screw through the hook, though keep in mind, this will leave a permanent hole in the branch, pole or fence. Once the hook is in place, hanging the feeder is easy as pie. Many bird feeders have a wire loop or handle that can be pulled onto an S-hook. If you DIY your bird feeder from recycled household itemsAdding one is easy using a piece of twine, fishing line or wire.
Although these hooks can be placed in many places around the yard, be aware of their placement. It’s not just about aesthetics when it comes to placing a bird feeder – it should be placed in a place that is both safe and accessible to the birds. If placing the feeder near a window, try to keep it within 3 feet. In this way, the birds will not fly too fast, will not hit the window and will not injure themselves after the feeding session. Set the feeder about 10 feet away from large trees. While a tree branch is a common choice, it’s not a good idea if your neighborhood has a lot of natural predators, such as feral cats. The 10-foot rule keeps birds close enough to fly for cover if necessary, while also preventing hunters from lurking too close when the birds are distracted. For the same reason, also install it at least 4 feet off the ground.
