UPDATE: After some comments I now know I should not have used stain or varnish to finish the birdhouse! It can be harmful to them if they ingest it. Therefore if you are going to build your own birdhouse use ONLY natural finishes or oils and avoid finishing the interior of the birdhouse.Thanks.
You also made that thing like it was a submarine. It doesn't need to be air and water tight, birds don't care if they get wet, but if the heat that builds up in there cannot vent (and all that metal will make that house extremely hot on a sunny day) it's going to kill them. There should be an air gap under the eave and along the ridge line to allow it to breathe and let the heat out. And FYI, unless that house is for a duck that hole is WAY too big. Birds want a hole they can barely get thru, to insure birds bigger than them cannot.
Hi 56squadron. Thanks for taking the time to comment. There is nothing wrong in something being well put together. Where I am from (Ireland) the weather doesn't ever get very hot and anyway the birds seem to spend most of there time out of the nest during the day. And FYI it is for a duck! Only joking.. The hole is 2inches (50mm) in diameter which I know is probably about 3/4 inch (18mm) to large for the likes of a house sparrow but it suits starlings or similar size birds. It was the only size hole saw i had at the time of making.Thanks again for watching and commenting its much appreciated.
Don't mistake me, I appreciate quality. I was only noting people have a habit of making bird houses like it was for them, not birds. Birds don't need or want it air tight. Even if you are in a cold, rainy place, that may just cause it to develop mold inside. Everyone also forgets the house isn't for the birds, it's to rear their young, and unborn eggs and young birds cannot fly away if it does get too hot. I have seen many metal roofed or air tight houses kill unborn eggs, and all it takes is one hot afternoon. They are very temperature sensitive at that stage. Best of luck with it.
Thank you 56squadron. I think I may have another attempt at one in the near future and I will definitely put all your good recommendations into that one. Thanks again for viewing..
Yo, penny roof architect! 🏠💰 Turning spare change into a miniature masterpiece? That's not just crafting - that's next-level creativity. Imagine tiny copper shingles gleaming like a million-dollar micro-mansion, each penny perfectly aligned to create an architectural marvel that would make Frank Lloyd Wright do a double-take.
This is so satisfying to engage in a start to finish of something so beautiful.....and a reasonable way (DIYstyle, of course) to learn to alleviate fear of power tools! Thank you.
Thank you Mari, here are two more bird houses videos I also made if you would like to have a look.. ruclips.net/video/6g-LqE_ddE0/видео.html ruclips.net/video/QtuDZnjsH64/видео.html
In my way of thinking there are two different sorts of motivations to make a "birdhouse." One is to make a cutesy little house that is very decorative, looks like a mini human habitation and is more for the human than actual birds. These types are better used indoor as decor. Go as crazy as you want with details, colors, etc. The second is to make a real shelter to give actual birds a safe place to lay eggs and raise their young. The design of these types is driven by the needs (i.e. size of opening, height of placement, interior size of box, etc.) of the specific species that is being targeted. It's this second category where it is important to use non-toxic materials (no pressure treated lumber) and finishes. The use of a perch is also a no-no here. The birds don't need them; they only serve to help predators to get inside. That being said, just be clear on the purpose of your creation, and everything will be all good in the neighborhood.
Now I know how much skill, workshop tools, time and efforts one should have to make even a tiny birdhouse. I shall buy my first birdhouse or the kit, from a Dollar store. May be the second one will be made as per your guidance in the video. Your workmanship is really good.
Great idea of using coins on the roof. It will protect it in all weathers. I will add coins to the roof of the bird feeding table I have recently built. Thanks for sharing the video. Its been most helpful.
I liked the way you used your mitre saw to make every cut. Might sound daft but I’ve never considered cutting free hand with the mitre saw, only ever butted up wood to the fence and then made the cut. You’ve given me some ideas.
Just be very careful Steve. Ideally it should be clamped or the table angle adjusted to the cut. The wood can move and bind in the blade and cause injury!!
@@lariluhtamaa9607 Didn't know that until recently. We've had the same birdhouse for the last 8years and I've been waiting for it to empty to remove and replace.
@@harxmoond yeah. Usually the Birds make a New nest on top of the Last years and then they Stack them on top of each nest Until its full but you should empty them After every nesting season so the nests dont get moist and rot.
Nicely done, good looking… I would use natural stains and for the “landing stick, I would use plain wood as metal would probably get the bird stuck on the frozen pipe on cold night. Any wet or humid surface (birds feet) on metal would instantly freeze and get her stuck there… i.e. tongue on frozen pipe
Very lovely birdhouse, but you will run out of 2 cent Euros after Brexit! One technique I use on outdoor wood that cannot be stained or sealed is Shou Sugi Ban. Use a Bernzomatic Torch and Propane bottle from Home Depot, and gently toast the wood for a light brown stain effect, or do the Shou Sugi Ban technique of charring the wood lightly, then brushing off the light charring with steel brush. This ages the wood visually, but more importantly, makes the wood resistant to mold, rot, moisture, and bugs. No harm to birds, weather proofed, and you get the nice smoky color. Roof was very nice, and I think you use rubber matting which will insulate against heat and cold, good idea. Copper touches looked very good, esp the patina. A couple of suggestions: 1. Hole you made is indiscriminate. Birds select holes small enough for their species but keeps the woodpeckers and other predators out. Your hole is large enough for even a rat to go kill and eat the nestlings, so wrong size hole. Bird box must be made for each species specifically - in overall size and entry hole. 2. Size of box should be larger. In a tree, the nest is open air. In a box, it gets hot. Cold is not an issue, as wood will insulate against cold, but heat will build up in a small box. 3. Vent holes for aeration? They do not exist. They MUST exist, else this is decor not functional. Don't cook the babies. Please research it and do it right. Their lives are in your build. 4. Perch - is this running through the whole box or did you cut it to size. We did not see this cut. You cannot have it slice through the house. Also, your perch is metal. Although this matches the roof and is excellent design and artistic, it will get hot in summer, cold in winter, birds legs will stick to it in icy weather, and there is a lack of grip on smooth metal. Wrong perch. Use a live edge branch or wood dowel. This one is a Fail because it is very dangerous when mama bird sits on it to feed worms to babies, and then finds out her legs are frozen to the copper tubing. She dies. All babies die. Not good. 5. All bird boxes should have back end that opens out completely for cleaning out between nestings. Also in an emergency you can access the babies or birds, remove a snake, or any other such function. Install a hinged back please. I guess any product we make improves with collaborative feedback and suggestions. I learned a lot reading the comments, and watching you work. Thank you!
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my video. I know now that there were a few issues with it. I have used that charring technique before on a few projects and the results are very nice but never on a bird house. Some of the issues you mentioned though are dependent on the climate and habitat of the country. Eg. in Ireland the summers are generally cool and the winters mild. There is never really a large temperature change. We dont have any snakes here in Ireland either. The hole size is really dependent on what you are trying to attract (I learnt this after making this particular birdhouse) eg a wren needs approx 1.25 inches and up to 3 inches for a house sparrow. I guess the thing to do is research everything about what you are trying to attract and their nesting needs and then build accordingly. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Eamon
Looks ace, Am I right in thinking this bird house had entrance holes on both sides, and quite large holes as well. What type of bird are you hoping to attract?
Keep your HOLE to 1-1/2" and no larger. Otherwise European Starlings will invade the nesting box. I build all my boxes for specific species as each have their own peculiar habits.
You are a genius my friend. I have couple of comments- 1) The copper tube for perch which goes thru and thru may not suit the birds from making a nest inside. also, it does not have to have 2 entries (most likely they will seal off one for security reasons). Just one 3" long tube can be pushed into a hole that is slightly smaller. I use 3" long machine bolt that has a very long shank, 2) Copper pennies and trims are excellent ideas (what about copper gutters? ha, ha). Now on a very serious note - It is said that any chemicals, such as wood Stain, Glue, Paint, etc. are quite harmful to the birds as they are very sensitive to chemicals. This is why almost all professionally made birdhouses do not use any glue, only nails/staples. No matter what you are a genius and making birdhouses at young age is unheard of. I love to make birdhouses and see the birds live in there; especially when they feed the little ones. Btw, can you teach me how to hammer like that?
Hi Spiritual Pollinator, thank you for viewing my video! Thanks also for taking the time to comment and sharing your knowledge. I did not know about some of the issues you mentioned. If i am ever making more in the future i will put all your suggestions and ideas to good use. Thanks again for letting me know and taking time to comment :-)
Damn, you use that hammer really fast. Sounds like a woodpecker. Great job. The birdhouse in my backyard was just condemned. I have to build a new one. Stumbled across this one and will give it a shot!
That is awesome Chris n Hollie. Doesn't matter what u use but u guys r very talented. Best talented YOU TUBER. MY G-dau thinks u build a doll house.👍👏👏
Congratulations on the coolest birdhouse I've seen in years. Not sure how or why birds or chicks would ingest wood stain finish, but I'm sure there are birders out there who would know. Now, having said all that, this durable model should provide many years of happy birdhouse living. By the by, how do you choose entry size?
As always, a stunning and creative birdhouse advance that I'm certainly going to rip off. But I'm wondering why your birdhouses don't seem to have cleanout options so that they can be reset to live season after season?
I've been making birdhouses for 30 years. Have never installed a clean-out door; birds come back and use the houses every year. Perhaps there are bird species that won't reuse, but many will.
Looks beautiful but 2 things....it looks like the perch runs right through their house. Why would birds want a perch running through their house? How can they build a nest if there's a perch in there & birds don't really need a perch at the entrance. That actually allows predators a way to get at their house. And you made the house uninhabitable by applying toxic finishes to it both inside & out. A better sealer than is non toxic is food grade mineral oil.
That looks great! A few more than 2 cents though! Then again, that's just my 2 cents worth! Ha! I get it,.....2 cent coins. Here in the USA, we only have 1 cent coins.........neat video, great looking bird house too. Thank you!
This is glorious, I have been researching "how to make a simple birdhouse out of wood" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
Started off ok but where's the ventilation and drainage? Essentially you've built an oven with a metal roof. Hope you like your birds extra crispy. Plus that hole is too large for that size box and no box should have a perch. It only serves as a seat for predators. Apart from that I like your wood skills.
Hi Eric, thanks for watching. I know there are a few issues with it but i would disagree with you on the oven comment. Where i live you would be more likely to get frozen wet birds than crispy ones! Also if the holes are too big then there is plenty of ventilation :-) but i know what you are saying and if I ever build anymore I will make changes. Once again thanks for watching and commenting its much appreciated..PS don't forget to subscribe!
Eamon Walsh DIY ...Just research a little on the type of bird you wish to attract. Too many people will attempt to make a nest box with no knowledge of individual bird species. Just, oh well, a bird is a bird. At least your heart is in the right place by trying to offer up a house.
Eric Neale - put it out and bird parents,will find it. I have birds nesting all over the place around my house. I have 2 water sources. That attracts birds like crazy.
Eamon, I enjoyed your video and the art of constructing something cool and useful. I liked watching the process from beginning to end. This is a very positive and delightful video. I would definitely like to see more of your creativity. Thank you 😊
A Great looking and well build bird house, But i'm Just curious as to why you put a hole in the front and the back ? if you have a through drought how is the bird going to keep her chicks warm ? also is there a reason for putting the perch rod right through ? surely they need that bottom bit of room for putting their nesting material ?
First I'd like to say its a very nice box. It could however be improved upon by not running the perch all the way through the box but keeping it flush with the inside of the box on both ends. Also there is no access to the inside of the box to discard the old nest, wasp nest, etc.
Never saw a bird house with 2 entrance holes and Iv'e built hundreds. Holes are for mack trucks, not birds. no vents, no drains. Throw the perch away and start over. You have great wood working skill and as a decorater piece this would b e great.
Hi Eamon, it is also wrong to put a peg under the outside of the hole as this allows preditory birds to land and pick out the baby chicks it's a no no, also the roofs made from coins will generate so much heat it will cook and fry the chicks a bad idea, in other words great to look at, but for birds no thanks. Bird Box Robbie. 🐥
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You did a great Birdhouse . I am a woman and like to try new things. I taught myself to sew. I can do it now, but I am more for stuff like you do. Everybody has now home made doggie Quilts and it is time for me to learn something new. A birdhouse it is after this video. Hope to see more from you. BTW..do you have a dog ;-))))?
Thank you Visi me too! be sure and subscribe if you haven't already done so to never miss a video from me. :-) I do have a dog BTW she is a black Labrador cross. A dog kennel / house could very well be a future project!
UPDATE: After some comments I now know I should not have used stain or varnish to finish the birdhouse! It can be harmful to them if they ingest it. Therefore if you are going to build your own birdhouse use ONLY natural finishes or oils and avoid finishing the interior of the birdhouse.Thanks.
You also made that thing like it was a submarine. It doesn't need to be air and water tight, birds don't care if they get wet, but if the heat that builds up in there cannot vent (and all that metal will make that house extremely hot on a sunny day) it's going to kill them. There should be an air gap under the eave and along the ridge line to allow it to breathe and let the heat out. And FYI, unless that house is for a duck that hole is WAY too big. Birds want a hole they can barely get thru, to insure birds bigger than them cannot.
Hi 56squadron. Thanks for taking the time to comment. There is nothing wrong in something being well put together. Where I am from (Ireland) the weather doesn't ever get very hot and anyway the birds seem to spend most of there time out of the nest during the day. And FYI it is for a duck! Only joking.. The hole is 2inches (50mm) in diameter which I know is probably about 3/4 inch (18mm) to large for the likes of a house sparrow but it suits starlings or similar size birds. It was the only size hole saw i had at the time of making.Thanks again for watching and commenting its much appreciated.
Don't mistake me, I appreciate quality. I was only noting people have a habit of making bird houses like it was for them, not birds. Birds don't need or want it air tight. Even if you are in a cold, rainy place, that may just cause it to develop mold inside. Everyone also forgets the house isn't for the birds, it's to rear their young, and unborn eggs and young birds cannot fly away if it does get too hot. I have seen many metal roofed or air tight houses kill unborn eggs, and all it takes is one hot afternoon. They are very temperature sensitive at that stage. Best of luck with it.
Thank you 56squadron. I think I may have another attempt at one in the near future and I will definitely put all your good recommendations into that one. Thanks again for viewing..
Thanks for the tip Michael.
The first bird house I’ve seen with a back door👍
Yo, penny roof architect! 🏠💰
Turning spare change into a miniature masterpiece? That's not just crafting - that's next-level creativity. Imagine tiny copper shingles gleaming like a million-dollar micro-mansion, each penny perfectly aligned to create an architectural marvel that would make Frank Lloyd Wright do a double-take.
Hi Denis, thank you very much and thanks for watching 😊
This is so satisfying to engage in a start to finish of something so beautiful.....and a reasonable way (DIYstyle, of course) to learn to alleviate fear of power tools! Thank you.
Thank you Mari, here are two more bird houses videos I also made if you would like to have a look..
ruclips.net/video/6g-LqE_ddE0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/QtuDZnjsH64/видео.html
I love your woodworking skills. I especially loved the petina!!!
Thank you so much Janeen.
In my way of thinking there are two different sorts of motivations to make a "birdhouse." One is to make a cutesy little house that is very decorative, looks like a mini human habitation and is more for the human than actual birds. These types are better used indoor as decor. Go as crazy as you want with details, colors, etc. The second is to make a real shelter to give actual birds a safe place to lay eggs and raise their young. The design of these types is driven by the needs (i.e. size of opening, height of placement, interior size of box, etc.) of the specific species that is being targeted. It's this second category where it is important to use non-toxic materials (no pressure treated lumber) and finishes. The use of a perch is also a no-no here. The birds don't need them; they only serve to help predators to get inside. That being said, just be clear on the purpose of your creation, and everything will be all good in the neighborhood.
Sound advice and very informative. 👍
Birds house with emergency exit,watching from the rocky mountains of northern Philippines 😊😊😊
I have never seen so many critics talk bout a bird house, it was a very nice build,
Thank you very much Greg.
Now I know how much skill, workshop tools, time and efforts one should have to make even a tiny birdhouse. I shall buy my first birdhouse or the kit, from a Dollar store. May be the second one will be made as per your guidance in the video. Your workmanship is really good.
Hi, thank you..
I love the house, we all learn from mistakes, the house came up so nice,thank you🙏
Thank you very much.
Great idea of using coins on the roof. It will protect it in all weathers. I will add coins to the roof of the bird feeding table I have recently built. Thanks for sharing the video. Its been most helpful.
Thank you very much Robert.
Great wood and metal work skills. Congrats. Very nice conversational piece and indeed a bomb shelter for any bird.
2 cents fantastic idea , this way it can be seen and used for a good purpose instead of all in a bowl.
Thank you Jenny!
I liked the way you used your mitre saw to make every cut. Might sound daft but I’ve never considered cutting free hand with the mitre saw, only ever butted up wood to the fence and then made the cut. You’ve given me some ideas.
Just be very careful Steve. Ideally it should be clamped or the table angle adjusted to the cut. The wood can move and bind in the blade and cause injury!!
Sir you are quite the craftsman and artist thank you as you brought many smiles to my face and heart.
Thank you very much David for such a nice comment.
Just wanted to leave you a non-critical comment unlike apparently everyone else. Beautiful work!
Thank you very very much..😊
WOW you are super talented!!!
Thanks Vinney.
This is a masterpiece Eamon, damn it, I want to live in it myself never mind the birds!
Ha ha, thank you Liz. :-)
They should not judge u. I like wjat u did, u did good. Guys just focus on the Positive NOT Negative.
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Couple of,other suggestions: need drainage holes in bottom, and a way to clean out Nest between fledging.
Are you supposed to clean them out?
@@harxmoond yes usually you should empty bird houses every year
@@lariluhtamaa9607 Didn't know that until recently. We've had the same birdhouse for the last 8years and I've been waiting for it to empty to remove and replace.
@@harxmoond yeah. Usually the Birds make a New nest on top of the Last years and then they Stack them on top of each nest Until its full
but you should empty them After every nesting season so the nests dont get moist and rot.
Nice ! thanks for the hands on approach without all the yackin'. I'm going to make based on some of hindsight.
Thank you.
Thanks Ronald, I learned my lesson on this.
Beautiful birdhouse. I wish you would post what materials you are using and dimensions. Maybe you could talk during the normal filming speed parts.
I like it for beauty. Great decoration in the house. Can not use as for birds. Definitely not 2 cents. Thanks for the lesson🙂
(I read the update.) That really is a beautiful birdhouse! Love the pennies for the roof. Nice, nice!!!
Thank you Coreen.
Hi eamon, nice birdhouse and little roof! The patina looks very cool man!
Hi Sebastiaan, thank you. I just checked out your modern birdhouse. I am sure the robins will be very happy in it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Eamon! I do hope so, They haven't found yet. Fingers crossed!
Nicely done, good looking… I would use natural stains and for the “landing stick, I would use plain wood as metal would probably get the bird stuck on the frozen pipe on cold night. Any wet or humid surface (birds feet) on metal would instantly freeze and get her stuck there… i.e. tongue on frozen pipe
Thanks for the tips!
Very lovely birdhouse, but you will run out of 2 cent Euros after Brexit!
One technique I use on outdoor wood that cannot be stained or sealed is Shou Sugi Ban.
Use a Bernzomatic Torch and Propane bottle from Home Depot, and gently toast the wood for a light brown stain effect, or do the Shou Sugi Ban technique of charring the wood lightly, then brushing off the light charring with steel brush. This ages the wood visually, but more importantly, makes the wood resistant to mold, rot, moisture, and bugs. No harm to birds, weather proofed, and you get the nice smoky color.
Roof was very nice, and I think you use rubber matting which will insulate against heat and cold, good idea. Copper touches looked very good, esp the patina. A couple of suggestions:
1. Hole you made is indiscriminate. Birds select holes small enough for their species but keeps the woodpeckers and other predators out. Your hole is large enough for even a rat to go kill and eat the nestlings, so wrong size hole. Bird box must be made for each species specifically - in overall size and entry hole.
2. Size of box should be larger. In a tree, the nest is open air. In a box, it gets hot. Cold is not an issue, as wood will insulate against cold, but heat will build up in a small box.
3. Vent holes for aeration? They do not exist. They MUST exist, else this is decor not functional. Don't cook the babies. Please research it and do it right. Their lives are in your build.
4. Perch - is this running through the whole box or did you cut it to size. We did not see this cut. You cannot have it slice through the house. Also, your perch is metal. Although this matches the roof and is excellent design and artistic, it will get hot in summer, cold in winter, birds legs will stick to it in icy weather, and there is a lack of grip on smooth metal. Wrong perch. Use a live edge branch or wood dowel. This one is a Fail because it is very dangerous when mama bird sits on it to feed worms to babies, and then finds out her legs are frozen to the copper tubing. She dies. All babies die. Not good.
5. All bird boxes should have back end that opens out completely for cleaning out between nestings. Also in an emergency you can access the babies or birds, remove a snake, or any other such function. Install a hinged back please.
I guess any product we make improves with collaborative feedback and suggestions. I learned a lot reading the comments, and watching you work. Thank you!
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my video. I know now that there were a few issues with it.
I have used that charring technique before on a few projects and the results are very nice but never on a bird house.
Some of the issues you mentioned though are dependent on the climate and habitat of the country. Eg. in Ireland the summers are generally cool and the winters mild. There is never really a large temperature change.
We dont have any snakes here in Ireland either. The hole size is really dependent on what you are trying to attract (I learnt this after making this particular birdhouse) eg a wren needs approx 1.25 inches and up to 3 inches for a house sparrow.
I guess the thing to do is research everything about what you are trying to attract and their nesting needs and then build accordingly.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment.
Eamon
Great Craftsmanship!
Looks ace,
Am I right in thinking this bird house had entrance holes on both sides, and quite large holes as well. What type of bird are you hoping to attract?
Eamon you are a genius to me! Thank you for posting your perfect birdhouse! You sir are a truly Craftsman!!!
Thank you so much for that James! :-)
Eamon you're welcome! 😊
Beautiful work. You are a wonderful carpenter.
Thank you so much Elvira!
Why the two holes, why the rod going through the house, it will interfere with building a nest. This is not for bird friendly use.
Very creative. Thank you.
Thank you Elena.
Keep your HOLE to 1-1/2" and no larger. Otherwise European Starlings will invade the nesting box. I build all my boxes for specific species as each have their own peculiar habits.
Thank you MrOldclunker.
I put a washer that way squirrel want chew there way in
@@tinareeves O no or cowbirds. Thank you.
I get a lot of satisfaction out of seeing an artistic, creative mind at work! Beautiful.
Thank you very much Nancy.
Lovely birdhouse 😊
Thank you Daniella :-)
Mr. Walsh, FYI I have a metal roof on my house, reflects the summer sun and got an energy tax credit. Awesome job on the copper detailing.
You are a genius my friend. I have couple of comments- 1) The copper tube for perch which goes thru and thru may not suit the birds from making a nest inside. also, it does not have to have 2 entries (most likely they will seal off one for security reasons). Just one 3" long tube can be pushed into a hole that is slightly smaller. I use 3" long machine bolt that has a very long shank, 2) Copper pennies and trims are excellent ideas (what about copper gutters? ha, ha).
Now on a very serious note - It is said that any chemicals, such as wood Stain, Glue, Paint, etc. are quite harmful to the birds as they are very sensitive to chemicals. This is why almost all professionally made birdhouses do not use any glue, only nails/staples.
No matter what you are a genius and making birdhouses at young age is unheard of. I love to make birdhouses and see the birds live in there; especially when they feed the little ones.
Btw, can you teach me how to hammer like that?
Hi Spiritual Pollinator, thank you for viewing my video! Thanks also for taking the time to comment and sharing your knowledge. I did not know about some of the issues you mentioned. If i am ever making more in the future i will put all your suggestions and ideas to good use. Thanks again for letting me know and taking time to comment :-)
Was rainproof weathershield applied over 'sheathing' under the pennies?
Stunning. You may want to put your comment about stain/varnish imposed in the beginning of the video.
Wow Beautiful👌
Thank you Vijay.
Wow! What a lovely video, and the birdhouse turned out so beautiful
Thank you llona.
Love the birdhouse but now I want to see a video showing how you made the video......that was smartly done!
Thank you very much willows26. Nothing fancy about the video making I am afraid, just used my iphone with a cheap tripod.
What impressed me the most Eamon, was the speeding up of the video sequences and those crazy sound effects! Your video production skills are great!
Thanks very much :-)
Interesting video great imaginative use for pennies and copper pipe.
Thank you Jim
Very nice and artistic,I just use cedar for something like this.👍
👍 Thank you.
That patina on the copper looks great. Nice work as usual.
Thanks
Wow that turned out awesome 😎
That is very cool mate, like how you did the patina on roof. Simple bird house but you made it so much more.
Cheers
Tim from wood 4 nothing
Thank you very much Tim.
love the coins on the roof , it has a great look to it, well done
Thank you !!
Nice bird house
Thanks David
You have a lot of creativity. good job
Thank you Maurizio!!
Damn, you use that hammer really fast. Sounds like a woodpecker. Great job. The birdhouse in my backyard was just condemned. I have to build a new one. Stumbled across this one and will give it a shot!
That is awesome Chris n Hollie. Doesn't matter what u use but u guys r very talented. Best talented YOU TUBER. MY G-dau thinks u build a doll house.👍👏👏
what? come on !
It's perfect! Great job, I want one for my garden! 👏😍
Thank you very much Christopher. Have a go making one.
Beautiful little house.
Thank you very much Winona glad you liked it.
How do you clean it out? Cool roof.
Congratulations on the coolest birdhouse I've seen in years. Not sure how or why birds or chicks would ingest wood stain finish, but I'm sure there are birders out there who would know. Now, having said all that, this durable model should provide many years of happy birdhouse living. By the by, how do you choose entry size?
Thank you Robert, It depends on what bird you are trying to attract.
You should have a way to open the bottom for fall cleaning
As always, a stunning and creative birdhouse advance that I'm certainly going to rip off. But I'm wondering why your birdhouses don't seem to have cleanout options so that they can be reset to live season after season?
I've been making birdhouses for 30 years. Have never installed a clean-out door; birds come back and use the houses every year. Perhaps there are bird species that won't reuse, but many will.
@ Well, 30 years of seeing them come back certainly tells the story. Perhaps it’s not as important as I imagined. Thanks.
Looks beautiful but 2 things....it looks like the perch runs right through their house. Why would birds want a perch running through their house? How can they build a nest if there's a perch in there & birds don't really need a perch at the entrance. That actually allows predators a way to get at their house. And you made the house uninhabitable by applying toxic finishes to it both inside & out. A better sealer than is non toxic is food grade mineral oil.
Wonderfull and creatieve!!
Thank you.
That looks great! A few more than 2 cents though! Then again, that's just my 2 cents worth! Ha!
I get it,.....2 cent coins. Here in the USA, we only have 1 cent coins.........neat video, great looking bird house too. Thank you!
Beautiful craftsmanship!!!
Hi Karen, thank you..
wow he sure is a fast worker nice video
Thanks Rob.
Enjoyed the video keep up the good work
Love the copper penny roof! Birds like shiny pennies don't they? What material did you glue the pennies to? It looked different than the wood body.
I was hoping to spend 2 cent like the video said but after watching I saw about 100 pennies so I can't afford to make it
Hi Zachary, thanks for watching.. You actually saw 218 two cent coins! (Euro) You could always just make really small one :-)
If you can't afford the cents you can't afford to feed birds LOL
What !! you have to feed them too!!!!!!!
Zachary Arnold 😂
This is glorious, I have been researching "how to make a simple birdhouse out of wood" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
Fun video to watch. Great ideas.
Thanks winter nest.
This is a work of art!
Thank you Deborah.
Great work again Eamon. Looking forward to the next one already.
Thanks Paul..
shouldn't there be a way to open it up and clean it out between seasons?
Very nice! Thank you so very much.
Thank you Maria.
really pretty, you put a lot of love into this house
Thank you Patrick.
Started off ok but where's the ventilation and drainage? Essentially you've built an oven with a metal roof. Hope you like your birds extra crispy. Plus that hole is too large for that size box and no box should have a perch. It only serves as a seat for predators. Apart from that I like your wood skills.
Hi Eric, thanks for watching. I know there are a few issues with it but i would disagree with you on the oven comment. Where i live you would be more likely to get frozen wet birds than crispy ones! Also if the holes are too big then there is plenty of ventilation :-) but i know what you are saying and if I ever build anymore I will make changes. Once again thanks for watching and commenting its much appreciated..PS don't forget to subscribe!
Eamon Walsh DIY ...Just research a little on the type of bird you wish to attract. Too many people will attempt to make a nest box with no knowledge of individual bird species. Just, oh well, a bird is a bird. At least your heart is in the right place by trying to offer up a house.
Thanks Eric. If Iam going to make another I will do some research first.
Eric Neale why you have to micro examined this video ?
Eric Neale - put it out and bird parents,will find it. I have birds nesting all over the place around my house. I have 2 water sources. That attracts birds like crazy.
Why would you put an entrance hole in the front AND back?? And that is a very small birdhouse, maybe for a wren??
How do you clean it out.???
Truly OUTSTANDING! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent
Thank you so much Isaias.
Leaving the perch off helps avoid predators. I love the pennies on the roof!
Eamon, I enjoyed your video and the art of constructing something cool and useful. I liked watching the process from beginning to end. This is a very positive and delightful video. I would definitely like to see more of your creativity. Thank you 😊
Thank you very much Lori for the nice comments :-)
You're welcome 😊
A Great looking and well build bird house, But i'm Just curious as to why you put a hole in the front and the back ? if you have a through drought how is the bird going to keep her chicks warm ? also is there a reason for putting the perch rod right through ? surely they need that bottom bit of room for putting their nesting material ?
I don't think I can work that fast😀😀😀😀lol Cute house
It might be wrong but it looks SO right
Thanks for watching louis! :-)
Beautiful!!!🧡
Thank you Graycee!
First I'd like to say its a very nice box. It could however be improved upon by not running the perch all the way through the box but keeping it flush with the inside of the box on both ends. Also there is no access to the inside of the box to discard the old nest, wasp nest, etc.
Just totally Beautiful. Awesome
Thank you Norma
Never saw a bird house with 2 entrance holes and Iv'e built hundreds. Holes are for mack trucks, not birds. no vents, no drains. Throw the perch away and start over. You have great wood working skill and as a decorater piece this would b e great.
Thank you Eugene.
Is this a winter shelter and not a nesting box?
How many birds do you think used to live in the tree they cut down to mill into lumber to build this birdhouse?
Hi Eamon, it is also wrong to put a peg under the outside of the hole as this allows preditory birds to land and pick out the baby chicks it's a no no, also the roofs made from coins will generate so much heat it will cook and fry the chicks a bad idea, in other words great to look at, but for birds no thanks. Bird Box Robbie. 🐥
Beautiful. But ... the bottom is not it a bit 'small?
Thanks you giampiero.. It can easily be adapted to any size.
Eamon Walsh Thank you for the reply.
I'll try to replicate it
How do you clean it?
What are all the measurements ? And equipment ?
I 💙 your sped up vids 👍
Thank you flon571! Many more to come hopefully...
are those going to corrode and turn green naturally?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You did a great Birdhouse . I am a woman and like to try new things. I taught myself to sew. I can do it now, but I am more for stuff like you do. Everybody has now home made doggie Quilts and it is time for me to learn something new. A birdhouse it is after this video. Hope to see more from you. BTW..do you have a dog ;-))))?
Thank you Visi me too! be sure and subscribe if you haven't already done so to never miss a video from me. :-) I do have a dog BTW she is a black Labrador cross. A dog kennel / house could very well be a future project!
Thanks for your reply Eamon and sure I subscribed
If this is a usable birdhouse, how can it be cleaned out, if need be?
That is adorable love it
Thank you Darlene.
so pretty! After all that work..there is no easy way to clean out old nests. Perhaps use a hinge next time?
Thanks Ruby.. Yes that is a good idea and I will definitely do it the next time. Thanks again!
It’s so cute!
Thank you Leni!
Very creative.
Thanks Dan