DIY bird nesting box for £5 how to build a simple blue tit box cheap materials and no skill required

Do-it-yourself demonstration on how to build a simple and long lasting blue tit nesting box using cheap materials and DIY tools and skills.
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[@marymcandrew7667]

Thank you for the real life video, I'm inspired now to order the materials and get building! Thank you for the links too!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Mary. When you've finished you can list yourself as 'DIY carpenter with roofing experience'.
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[@marymcandrew7667]

@@b33zo haha, well I have all I need but the wood now, I'll be looking for a cheap source locally.

[@dennyferguson7854]

Thanks for the video….just a reminder to have the box facing north ( in Britain ) so the chicks don’t get overheated by the Sun..

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching denny.

[@barringtonsmith9147]

You'll have job to get the old nest out for the next nesting season

[@janelloyd4332]

This video reminded me so much of my dear old dad. He loved to make things, most turned put very rustic looking, and that's being kind...But he only had hand tools and a wonky sawing horse like you....Well done

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jane and for your lovely memories of your dad. Who knows, one day (probably soon) my children will say 'wish dad was still here, could fix anything'. Best wishes b33zo

[@johnlewis9745]

Well done. Don’t worry about the gaps as birds put up with more much in the wild. But next time consider having a side that can be opened to allow for cleaning. Finally I always cover the roof with some felt or whatever is available and I would consider giving it a coat of water based paint or similar.

[@davfree9732]

Having recently repaired a shed window due to rot, I wonder if a drip edge cut into the bottom timbers and roof would be of help keeping the water from creeping.

[@b33zo]

@davfree9732 thanks for watching. An interesting point. The life expectancy of my cheap bird box is around 6-7 years (judging by the others I have in the garden) so maybe that could be extended by the adittion of a drip line. You dont say how old your shed window was but for a guess, probably more than 6-7 years. ATB b33zo

[@riverthecat]

I like it..l live on top floor of a two story apartment, and l think l will put two of these boxes up..l wonder would a lick of paint to preserve the boxes put the burdies off..?

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching. Painting not for me the plain wood blends in fairly well with some brickwork and most tree trunks. b33zo

[@riverthecat]

@@b33zo agreed..box now up two days..no interest ..yet.!

[@bluewhite9004]

Blue tits etc are very territorial would spend time fighting putting one box up would be great

[@barbarybar]

The good old days when you had a saw for life and just got it sharpened. That was before it was cheaper to buy new than sharpen. How wasteful we are now.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching barbarybar. Yes I remember paying to get saws sharpened but to be honest I don't think they were ever as sharp as these throw away ones you can buy now...happier days.
b33zo

[@homercalg]

Great video

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pony5950]

Before fixing the bottom on cut the 4 corners off it to allow for some ventilation and drainage if need be and some holes or a gap near the roof. Remember you want a bird box not a sweat box. Good first attempt though. 😀

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Pony.

[@ChrisWarner1348]

Why no perch for the bird to land on prior to entering

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Chris.

[@ChrisWarner1348]

I have always fitted a perch

[@b33zo]

@@ChrisWarner1348 thanks again Chris. So far the box - and others like in the garden - have been sucessfully occupied each year producing numerous families of blue tits and great tits. These lovely birds don't seem to be inconvenienced by the absence of a 'perch'. b33zo

[@smil1958]

Perch not advised as they can be used by predators for example magpies and squirrels.

[@Crazy_Dave]

Good job and get yourself a workbench before you have an accident not afterwards.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Dave. Next you'll be telling me to use those sissy goggles for welding jobs...ATB b33zo

[@johnburns7142]

Suggestion : use screws to secure front and bottom of box so cleaning out can be achieved.🐦

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching john and sharing your knowledge.

[@matthewkitson6515]

Great video John! Jane mentioned this so had to check it out- this would make for an excellent classroom project.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Matthew.

[@richardgathercole5402]

You are a gem. You should have your own do-it-yourself tv show!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Richard. It would definitely be a comedy! b33zo

[@Liverjohnpoolfc]

Hi you did really good to say you only had basic tools 👍

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching. Another family of Great Tits successfully hatched and away recently. Blue Tits still feeding in second box. b33zo

[@johnmcghee5281]

And basic skills

[@fpav4049]

Very nice! Great info.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching fp.

[@arlenehayworth5378]

job well done!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Arlene. Family of Great Tits successfully reared and now flown (see my other video) b33zo