Hello, I asked my grandson 5 year old what he wanted for Christmas? He said he wanted a bird house and a train. I’m very excited building a birdhouse for him. I will save this video for next weekend. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
Very nice. I would either put one screw on the bottom of the pivot board or use an L cup hook that allows it to pivot without unscrewing anything. I found that the repeated removal of the screw eventually would get stripped. I think this year will have a counter-sunk inset and a small homemade knob.
Nice, very nice. Love the barnwood roof. Just FYI, that double thickness entry hole is mainly to prevent Starlings from getting inside as well as 4-legged predators. Also, the Eastern Bluebird males will fight one another and it is suggested the boxes be placed 100-150 YARDS apart when creating a bluebird house trail, which a "trail" consists of 2 or more houses. Just thought you might like to know!
the grand kids were here for a few days so I had them watch this video with me and we took on the project. (Ages 8 - 13). We made 4, one for each one and we did it all in one sitting. The next day the two boys asked me if they could each make one more. I consider that a complete success! Great job! Keep up the good work
Nice video. Suggest you read up on how far apart Bluebird needs their boxes from other birds, and they like open spaces. Sure other birds may use the boxes. But not all bluebirds. Your easy real to follow video.
Great to have Bluebird houses around. I've got loads of them around since I put a couple of boxes out. I've noticed when it gets down pretty cold (15 or so), 4 or 5 birds will pile up inside overnight to stay warm. Keep your boxes cleaned out.
Good to see someone that has included the elements of safety for the eggs and chicks...good job. Great to see you added the predator block, good ventilation and drainage, an access door and didn't put in the dreaded perch. I monitor several dozen Blue Bird boxes and always add a few kerf saw cuts under the access hole for adults to grip and I also add the kerf cuts inside to help the chicks climb out when they fledge. Cornell Nestwach is an excellent resource everyone should refer to when building bird boxes: nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/features-of-a-good-birdhouse
If you raise your dimensions 1.0” on (all sides pieces). You can make a perch on the inside wall of the back under the roof, about 4.0” from the top of the roof. Choose a dowel rod dia., cut it about 3.” Long bevel one end. Drill your peg hole about 4.” Down on the outside of the back from the roof top. I like .375” dia dowel so find center & 4.” & drill a .375” hole for a tight fit. Pound in your beveled end dowel inside & the flush end flush with your back outside board. In bad or rainy weather usually the male leaves the box so the hen & chicks stay healthy. He seeks protection elsewhere. With the perch you’ve allowed him to stay sheltered also, (above the nest.) Watch your birds closely n see if I’m wrong. 😊 oh, n if you cut grooves about 1/16 deep n about .25” apart you can make a ladder for fledglings to leave the nest better when it’s time to fly and go back home while they learn to forge for meals. Mom n pop blue bluebirds teach their young before sending the fledglings off on their own.😊
Very nice instructions, appreciate your walking us through the whole process, I’ve been contemplating building my own bluebird house and you make it look easy, we certainly love our bluebirds which we’ve been dealing with predators of all kinds so I built this in a video called, “How to save bluebird eggs with this!” Keep on keeping on👍
Nice box build. I noticed you used screws instead of brad nails. I have heard some people say they back out. Have you had this issue or you just happened to use screws?
Yes. I always have the back board longer than the roof by about 4 inches or so. I drill two holes and thread a piece of wire through the holes and around the tree, hang on fence post, etc. Installation is a breeze like this.
I’m making some bird houses myself. I do have 1 question tho. It’s about making videos on RUclips. Do they want videos to be a certain length of time. I’ve noticed that most videos I’ve watched seem to be around the 20 minute mark.
Hello, I asked my grandson 5 year old what he wanted for Christmas? He said he wanted a bird house and a train. I’m very excited building a birdhouse for him. I will save this video for next weekend. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
Thank you...hat's off...
Thank you... Sometime this winter I'll have to sit down and make a couple dozen of these
Very nice. I would either put one screw on the bottom of the pivot board or use an L cup hook that allows it to pivot without unscrewing anything. I found that the repeated removal of the screw eventually would get stripped. I think this year will have a counter-sunk inset and a small homemade knob.
Nice, very nice. Love the barnwood roof. Just FYI, that double thickness entry hole is mainly to prevent Starlings from getting inside as well as 4-legged predators. Also, the Eastern Bluebird males will fight one another and it is suggested the boxes be placed 100-150 YARDS apart when creating a bluebird house trail, which a "trail" consists of 2 or more houses. Just thought you might like to know!
Hi Sharon and thanks for the advice! I will move them to to create a trail. Thanks for watching!
I think that you have the best design I have seen yet!👍
the grand kids were here for a few days so I had them watch this video with me and we took on the project. (Ages 8 - 13). We made 4, one for each one and we did it all in one sitting. The next day the two boys asked me if they could each make one more. I consider that a complete success!
Great job! Keep up the good work
That is awesome. That's why I started this channel to share what I learned . Thanks for watching 😊 I hope they attract a lot of birds.
A very good informative video. I always give mine a coat of water based paint which gives them a few years extra life. Thank you.
Nice looking birdhouse. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video. Suggest you read up on how far apart Bluebird needs their boxes from other birds, and they like open spaces.
Sure other birds may use the boxes.
But not all bluebirds.
Your easy real to follow video.
Great to have Bluebird houses around. I've got loads of them around since I put a couple of boxes out. I've noticed when it gets down pretty cold (15 or so), 4 or 5 birds will pile up inside overnight to stay warm. Keep your boxes cleaned out.
We made two of this style and two Peterson and this style has been occupied while so far, the Peterson houses are empty. Great video Thanks!
Good to see someone that has included the elements of safety for the eggs and chicks...good job. Great to see you added the predator block, good ventilation and drainage, an access door and didn't put in the dreaded perch. I monitor several dozen Blue Bird boxes and always add a few kerf saw cuts under the access hole for adults to grip and I also add the kerf cuts inside to help the chicks climb out when they fledge. Cornell Nestwach is an excellent resource everyone should refer to when building bird boxes: nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/features-of-a-good-birdhouse
I like the idea of a double thickness opening.
If you raise your dimensions 1.0” on (all sides pieces). You can make a perch on the inside wall of the back under the roof, about 4.0” from the top of the roof. Choose a dowel rod dia., cut it about 3.” Long bevel one end. Drill your peg hole about 4.” Down on the outside of the back from the roof top. I like .375” dia dowel so find center & 4.” & drill a .375” hole for a tight fit. Pound in your beveled end dowel inside & the flush end flush with your back outside board. In bad or rainy weather usually the male leaves the box so the hen & chicks stay healthy. He seeks protection elsewhere. With the perch you’ve allowed him to stay sheltered also, (above the nest.) Watch your birds closely n see if I’m wrong. 😊 oh, n if you cut grooves about 1/16 deep n about .25” apart you can make a ladder for fledglings to leave the nest better when it’s time to fly and go back home while they learn to forge for meals. Mom n pop blue bluebirds teach their young before sending the fledglings off on their own.😊
great job
Very nice instructions, appreciate your walking us through the whole process, I’ve been contemplating building my own bluebird house and you make it look easy, we certainly love our bluebirds which we’ve been dealing with predators of all kinds so I built this in a video called, “How to save bluebird eggs with this!” Keep on keeping on👍
Nice houses. I used a bent 90 degree galvanized nail for my pivot latch. I don't need any tools to clean them that way.
Why do you put an additional block on the opening? I've seen this done, I just don't know why.
Nicely done!
Shoot it all together with your brad gun,then place your screws for a stronger build.Much easier.
Nice box build. I noticed you used screws instead of brad nails. I have heard some people say they back out. Have you had this issue or you just happened to use screws?
He's got tons of the stuff😆
Any drip edge on the side bottom? So water doesn't leach inward.
I set my Bottom board up about 3/8” so it won’t be subject to capillary action.
Should the back board be longer for attachment
Yes. I always have the back board longer than the roof by about 4 inches or so. I drill two holes and thread a piece of wire through the holes and around the tree, hang on fence post, etc. Installation is a breeze like this.
Bat house tutorial request..please?😉
Will look into it, thanks for watching!
Would this basic concept also work for swallows... perhaps built as a condo with multiple houses for multiple swallows?
I'm sure there's a certain size hole they like. I'm happy to say that I have bluebirds in one of them right now 🤠
@@homesteadhandyman4481Good job!
I’m making some bird houses myself. I do have 1 question tho. It’s about making videos on RUclips. Do they want videos to be a certain length of time. I’ve noticed that most videos I’ve watched seem to be around the 20 minute mark.
how did you know that you would have troubles if it was not in the right orientation
Do not mount on trees. Predators climb trees
What happen to step by step you went right into fast forward