The hinge is needed so that you can clean out the old bedding material every year. Its quite important as you are not likely to get birds nesting in a dirty bird box. You need to drill some drainage holes in the bottom of the box otherwise in driving rain conditions it will fill up with water. The perch on the front is not recommended as it allows predatory birds to get in. It would also have been good to have some discussion on hole size and placement as there will dictate which birds you are likely to attract and if birds will use it at all. I have pasted some advice from the rspb below if anyone is considering making a box: - The entrance hole size depends on the species you hope to attract: 25 mm for blue, coal and marsh tits 28 mm for great tits, tree sparrows and pied flycatchers 32 mm for house sparrows and nuthatches 45 mm for starlings. - The bottom of the entrance hole must be at least 125 mm from the floor of the nestbox. If it's less, young birds might fall out. The inside wall below the entrance hole should be rough to help the young birds to clamber up when it's time for them to leave. - Boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall. - Unless there are trees or buildings which shade the box during the day, face the box between north and east, thus avoiding strong sunlight and the wettest winds.
Thanks for your tips, Ive had 7 boxers up in my gardens for close to a decade and they have different birds each year and sometime the same birds come back! I've found that not drilling holes hasn't given me any issues but i'm sure they would help.
thats nice one but,,,, one question tho. ive heard some bods like the perch because maybe barny owlets might stand a chance of maybe tumbling out. and they themselves can maybe take on pred bods like kestrels somewhat? and wonder if kestrels etc would really mess with crows and jackdaws too much anyway? but i guess im anly talking about those bords.. and maybe for the black bods and the sparrows etc,, maybe it stand to reason then.. maybe not to have over hang?. God speed anway
@@DaddyBear3000 I use a hinge with some roofing felt behind it. Instead of screwing the roof down I put 2 screws either side with a cable tie tie that holds it down.
Thanks, I'm glad you like our videos and have never had any trouble with Silverline tools, I've used there tools for over 10 years now and watched the companies range go from strength to strength, each year they develop a wider range and increase the quality.
I think you not suppose to put perches in as it can encourage predators to get the young eggs, chicks. I have several nest boxes and none have them and no issue for small birds getting in
Thanks for your comments, I've built many bird boxers some with and some without perches and used in my own home, I've never doomed to have any problems with mine they have all seemed to be successful and the birds have returned the following year.
There are a few suggestions for constructing aviaries: Allow enough time. take advantage of ready made boat plans. (I read about these and more from Aviary Magic Method website )
I love all the great videos by you and Silver line. I would like to see you build a 3 or 4 story bird house. I would also like to see you build a couple of different versions of squirrel houses and how close they can be in different trees close to each other.
They look great but they arn't a lot of use to birds if you can't clean them out every year. Also, no perches and a drain hole in the base would be a good idea. You should have waterproof membrane on the roof.
Please forgive the criticism because I know you want to build safe bird boxes. Inexperienced people may follow a plan that looks great but isn’t safe. Just update your video to include the basic elements of a box that will do no harm, Never add a perch instead cut shallow groves or ‘kerfs on the front and inside the door. The 'kerfs’ inside the front helps the chicks fledge. You didn’t provide any drainage or ventilation meaning eggs and chicks will over heat. Instead chop a 45 degree cut off each of the floor corners. There needs to be adequate ventilation or you've built and almost air tight box. Always provide an access door for cleaning and observation. Check out birding sites for detailed plans for safely built boxes like bluebirdsociety.org/nestbox-plans. I know you love nature just be safe.
Seriously though, he won Big Brother and donated the prize money to his friend who was in need of a operation, plus many other charitable acts. Seems like a sound bloke.
is that graig from bb etc?? no ones gunna mention that??? true.. fame should not and does not affect ability in DIY etc.. but.. thats a bit of a blast from past tho maybe. lol. God speed anyway
Just wonderful, been searching for "make bird houses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.
The hinge is needed so that you can clean out the old bedding material every year. Its quite important as you are not likely to get birds nesting in a dirty bird box.
You need to drill some drainage holes in the bottom of the box otherwise in driving rain conditions it will fill up with water.
The perch on the front is not recommended as it allows predatory birds to get in.
It would also have been good to have some discussion on hole size and placement as there will dictate which birds you are likely to attract and if birds will use it at all. I have pasted some advice from the rspb below if anyone is considering making a box:
- The entrance hole size depends on the species you hope to attract:
25 mm for blue, coal and marsh tits
28 mm for great tits, tree sparrows and pied flycatchers
32 mm for house sparrows and nuthatches
45 mm for starlings.
- The bottom of the entrance hole must be at least 125 mm from the floor of the nestbox. If it's less, young birds might fall out. The inside wall below the entrance hole should be rough to help the young birds to clamber up when it's time for them to leave.
- Boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall.
- Unless there are trees or buildings which shade the box during the day, face the box between north and east, thus avoiding strong sunlight and the wettest winds.
Thanks for your tips, Ive had 7 boxers up in my gardens for close to a decade and they have different birds each year and sometime the same birds come back! I've found that not drilling holes hasn't given me any issues but i'm sure they would help.
Thanks for your tips.
thats nice one
but,,,, one question tho. ive heard some bods like the perch because maybe barny owlets might stand a chance of maybe tumbling out. and they themselves can maybe take on pred bods like kestrels somewhat?
and wonder if kestrels etc would really mess with crows and jackdaws too much anyway? but i guess im anly talking about those bords.. and maybe for the black bods and the sparrows etc,, maybe it stand to reason then.. maybe not to have over hang?.
God speed anway
I’d go for the hinge with a rubber strip and use a strong magnet to hold it down. Some birds are smart enough to lift the lid.
@@DaddyBear3000 I use a hinge with some roofing felt behind it. Instead of screwing the roof down I put 2 screws either side with a cable tie tie that holds it down.
A nice idea is to have a roof that lifts up to aid in cleaning the box out at the end of the season
@Jake Ayaan no nobody cares
Good idea
great woodwork
But you should not put a perch on your bird box .
A small drain hole in the bottom would be good
Good idea!
Craig is deffo a weapon
I bought that model of nail gun on the strength of this video, it's really very good
Can't disagree! Did you make the bird house as well?
Thanks for this. I love these videos and I love Silverline tools. I've never had any trouble with any of them.
Thanks, I'm glad you like our videos and have never had any trouble with Silverline tools, I've used there tools for over 10 years now and watched the companies range go from strength to strength, each year they develop a wider range and increase the quality.
Yeah , right! Lol. Best laugh I've had for ages mate!
Great explaining the work lot of people needs that even me sometimes 🇺🇸👍👍🇺🇸
Glad they hep.
I think you not suppose to put perches in as it can encourage predators to get the young eggs, chicks. I have several nest boxes and none have them and no issue for small birds getting in
Thanks for your comments, I've built many bird boxers some with and some without perches and used in my own home, I've never doomed to have any problems with mine they have all seemed to be successful and the birds have returned the following year.
There are a few suggestions for constructing aviaries:
Allow enough time.
take advantage of ready made boat plans.
(I read about these and more from Aviary Magic Method website )
Great demonstration, thanks !
Your very welcome
Bloody hell its Craig from big brother!!!
Still here!
Wood, Hammer,Nails,Saw - This is all I need. :)
Yes you can make any design! Best of luck!
I love all the great videos by you and Silver line. I would like to see you build a 3 or 4 story bird house. I would also like to see you build a couple of different versions of squirrel houses and how close they can be in different trees close to each other.
Good idea, please keep them coming, we are always looking for our viewers ideas
- Great, quick ideas. Thanx 4 sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Nice and simple to make
Thank you, I hope your builds turn out successful.
Cheers
Anybody doing this drill the hole first onto a scrap of wood far easier and stop breakout
Yeah good idea Ken!
Amazing .....
Thanks for watching!
Great video! 👍
Thanks Faye.
@@MrDIYCraigPhillips your welcome
They look great but they arn't a lot of use to birds if you can't clean them out every year. Also, no perches and a drain hole in the base would be a good idea. You should have waterproof membrane on the roof.
Would slate or felt work?
Yeah the drain hole is a good idea, but we've had birds in and out every year!
@@YidSpur Either or would work to strengthen the roof of it
@@MrandMrsDIY Been putting slate on them also been doing the same on squirrel feeders look good. 👍
@@YidSpur Amazing stuff! Wildlife will love you for that!
So both angles for the roof and the front have got be cut at 45 degrees.?Got a feeling that angle cut for the roof isn't 45 I'd say more 15 or 20.
Where can I get the square with the 45 degree angels on it please
The tool shop - or I'm willing to bet Silverline Tools sell one
The hindge is so you can clean out the bird house
Some birds can clean there own boxers out but some need cleaning each year, hingers do make it easier to clean.
Hi love your vids
Thank you.
Your welcome
Please forgive the criticism because I know you want to build safe bird boxes. Inexperienced people may follow a plan that looks great but isn’t safe. Just update your video to include the basic elements of a box that will do no harm, Never add a perch instead cut shallow groves or ‘kerfs on the front and inside the door. The 'kerfs’ inside the front helps the chicks fledge. You didn’t provide any drainage or ventilation meaning eggs and chicks will over heat. Instead chop a 45 degree cut off each of the floor corners. There needs to be adequate ventilation or you've built and almost air tight box. Always provide an access door for cleaning and observation. Check out birding sites for detailed plans for safely built boxes like bluebirdsociety.org/nestbox-plans. I know you love nature just be safe.
Some good tips on that website, thanks!
Did he nick all those tools?
course he did, he's a Scouser
Calm down
Seriously though, he won Big Brother and donated the prize money to his friend who was in need of a operation, plus many other charitable acts. Seems like a sound bloke.
I don't bother to cut an entrance hole that way I get hours of entertainment watching the birds trying to find a way in.
Craig when you are showing the drawing we cant see a thing as the camera is too far away
Oak off cuts? Those boxes will last forever
Aye, the birds love them!
No access to clean it out as everything is glued and no drainage holes underneath 2/10 MUST TRY HARDER.
Just fetched all my tools ,the bird box only cost me 1200 quid to make 😂
Not what I meant when I searched birdbox but okay
I think you should be on Netflix!
done..chiwadia
is that graig from bb etc??
no ones gunna mention that???
true.. fame should not and does not affect ability in DIY etc.. but..
thats a bit of a blast from past tho maybe. lol. God speed anyway
Thanks!
"Beeerrrrrghdd Boc"
bear box ???
Just wonderful, been searching for "make bird houses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.
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Bed box?