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Magpies on the edge

A project log for Vending Machine for Birds

Simple, inexpensive bird feeder that dispenses peanuts in exchange for dropping stuff in a hole. A vending machine for clever birds.

stephen-chaseyStephen Chasey 12/30/2025 at 01:070 Comments

I moved the dispense opening close to the deposit opening and modified it so peanuts would not spill out onto the platform. The goal was to force the magpies to walk on the platform instead of just using the rim. This way they would be more likely to sink some accidental depostis.

Unfortunately they are pretty adamant to not walk on the platform if it can be avoided. They would rather touch it with their wings than their feet. Something to work on...

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