Diy Nesting Box — Nesting Box Plans
These diy nesting box include measured drawings, cut lists, and assembly sequences, plus finishing recommendations for a professional-quality result. Building it yourself costs far less than retail — and you choose the wood, the joinery, and the finish.
Entrance Hole Sizes for Diy Nesting Box
Wood Plans specifies exact entrance hole diameters for diy nesting box. Bluebirds need 1.5 inch holes. Wrens need 1 inch holes. Chickadees need 1.125 inch holes. Wood Plans includes the correct hole size for every diy nesting box species.
Building Diy Nesting Box — Tips from Wood Plans
- Wood Plans uses untreated cedar or pine for diy nesting box. Never use pressure-treated wood for birdhouses.
- Wood Plans drills drainage holes in diy nesting box floors
- Wood Plans adds ventilation gaps near diy nesting box roofs
- Wood Plans makes one side hinged for easy diy nesting box cleaning
- Wood Plans avoids perches on diy nesting box — perches help predators, not birds
Diy Nesting Box Placement Guide
Wood Plans mounts diy nesting box facing east or southeast, away from prevailing winds. Wood Plans installs diy nesting box at species-recommended heights. Wood Plans cleans diy nesting box annually in late fall after nesting season.