Talkback: Birds - make your own bird box - Talkback

Birdboxbill

24/11/2011 at 15:27

Thank you 'Gardeners World' for the very easy instructions on
how to build a simple bird nesting box. I now have three boxes
in my garden.

bluetim

24/11/2011 at 15:27

i shall be making some bird boxes and placing them in our allotment..thanks.

George54

24/11/2011 at 15:28

Thanks for the details. I'm going to be making the bird boxes with the elderly folk at our "Church Holiday at Home" event.

Later Graham

Hashim

24/11/2011 at 15:29

Hi there. You mentioned in the article that the box should be facing a north-easterly direction. Would it be possible to face the box south instead? Only, if I was to place it north-east, it would be facing completely the wrong way, and would not be visible from the house. Thanks. Awaiting your reply. :)

ramses2

24/11/2011 at 15:29

Clear instructions - should be feasible for the Youth Club

ninareddin

24/11/2011 at 15:29

i have lots of cats and i can't find anywhere to put a bird box or food
can you please give me some tips

CarolW

24/11/2011 at 15:29

Quick and easy, but don't use recommended size screws and nails!!!

joyce russell nee gregory

10/12/2011 at 14:22

secure the top of the box with a leather band od
hinge so you can peep at the young and also clean the box easier when needed

oldchippy

18/12/2011 at 20:32

I cover the tops of my boxes with damp proof course it also acts as the hinge and keeps the rain off. it comes in all widths you may find some in a builders skip.

oldchippy

18/12/2011 at 20:38

ninareddin can your cats clime the house walls, thats a good place as any but face the hole away from the sun or the chick will cock inside on hot days.

gardengirl6

18/12/2011 at 22:21

My birdbox is facing east. This avoids the hot sun from the south, and the cold wind from the north. This summer great-tits raised two clutches in it.

Botticelliwoman

19/12/2011 at 09:21

Hashim, don't face it south! You may end up frying the chicks. I've got some facing east and some facing west and they only use the west facing ones...go figure

Dulal Das

16/01/2012 at 02:41

Iam a crafts artist from Bangladesh . Interest Bird box making .

Thanks
Das

firebird2110

05/02/2012 at 19:23

Hi
THE REAR OF MY HOME FACES EAST THE FRONT WEST AND THE SIDE SOUTH , NORTH IS THE NEIGHBOURS HOUSE ATTACHED
WHERE WOULD BE THE BEST PLACE TO SITE A BIRDBOX WITH A CAMERA INSIDE IT?

ROB

Eddie J

06/02/2012 at 17:49

Dulal Das wrote (see)

Iam a crafts artist from Bangladesh . Interest Bird box making . Thanks Das

Das, the box as shown http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/wildlife-gardening/how-to-make-your-own-bird-box/31.html is very simple to make, but if you fancy something slightly different and have the ability/tools, you could always move away from a conventional shape and have some fun.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1707/catbirdbox.jpg

Also if you are making the box to suit sparrows, remember that they are a social bird and as such nest boxes can be made wider or linked together.

In respect of direction, I have nest boxes facing all manner of direction and all get used. The reason that I haven't been too concerned, is that the garden is wooded and shaded so doesn't get any full summer sun. A clear and safe flight line is more important for me when I put them up.

rosie plum

11/04/2012 at 01:31

if you faced it south then the harsh sun would cook the young chicks..best follow advice and face north

mullacaboo22

12/05/2012 at 07:38

I want to Catch Pigeons and kill the annoying things that they are.

Birdiehouses.com

26/12/2012 at 18:10

Great article! A perfect starting point for new birdhouse builders.

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