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Nesting-material feeder

Offer birds wool and fibre for nest-building in spring

A hanging cage of nest-building material. Stuff it with natural wool, cotton or brushed pet fur in early spring, and birds pull it out through the open grid. Hang it from the lid's ring in sight of a window and watch.

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Size: 90 × 90 × 140 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 172 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 213 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Garden & plants
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 16 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 90 × 90 × 140 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
1 patterned wall panel (cut-out)
Lift-off lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Fill with natural, untreated wool, cotton or pet fur, never dryer lint or synthetic yarn.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 213 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $4.26 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the nesting-material feeder model?

The nesting-material feeder model measures 90 × 90 × 140 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Fill with natural, untreated wool, cotton or pet fur, never dryer lint or synthetic yarn. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 213 g of PLA (172 cm³ printed solid), roughly $4.26 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF puts them all on one plate.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the nesting-material feeder model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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