DIY bird nesting box - SIKORKA

DIY NESTING BOX, NESTING BOX for birds (for self-assembly and decoration) - Tit. Birdhouses are an important educational element for children. They serve not only as a nesting site but also as a nighttime refuge, especially from frost. A bird feeder is also an ideal complement to nature conservation. A hole of approximately 3.5 mm in diameter is suitable for birds such as tits, redstarts, flies, sparrows, and woodpeckers. DIY toy specifications: Dimensions of the assembled model: 12.5 cm (length), 17 cm (width at the roof), 17 cm (height without back wall - 26 cm back wall) Opening: 3.5 cm (diameter) Four-sided model Materials: wood (birch plywood, 3 mm), string Weight: 0.8 kg (weight with packaging) Difficulty level: 4/7 Age: 4+ Packaging: box 21 cm x 32 cm x 6 cm The house can be assembled without tools or glue. The plywood is not impregnated and has slightly tanned edges (which provides partial protection against moisture). Painting the walls will additionally impregnate the house. Tips: The box should be mounted at a height of 2-5 m. It should not be exposed to direct wind or sun. The roof must be sloping to allow water to drain. Birdhouses can be hung all year round, but it is best from autumn to the end of winter. The birdhouse should be sealed and cleaned after each season (to prevent parasites). Cleaning twice a year is recommended after the breeding season (after October 16th) and after winter (no later than the end of February). Birdhouses should be hung away from large branches to limit access by arboreal predators. Ideally, the opening should face between the north and southeast sides. Bark or gravel (like for flowerpots) should only be used in very deep birdhouses. Wood shavings are not used due to their high moisture absorption. Only the outer walls of the birdhouse should be painted, preferably in colors close to the natural color. Assembling the kit: We encourage every child to create their own birdhouse concept. The proposed kit can be used as an unpainted birdhouse (light beige plywood) or painted as desired. The wooden elements are glued (using wood glue, e.g., Wikol) to the desired surface. The birdhouse has holes for mounting on a tree; the included string can be used to facilitate this. Please note that nesting boxes should be firmly attached to a tree or other solid surface. Installation can be done using ropes, cable ties, or stainless steel nails (do not use screws or bolts). Package contents: 4 wall elements, 1 floor element, 2 roof elements, 4 stiffening blocks - mounted on the roof and floor, 1 stand - mounted to the front wall, nesting box decoration kit - paints (12 colors), brushes (2 pcs - narrow and wide tips), wooden elements - scraps: cloud (10 pcs - 5 colors - dimensions 3 cm wide x 1.8 cm high), butterfly (6 pcs - 2 colors - dimensions 1.5 cm wide x 2 cm high), dark green cotton string (2 pcs x 1 m long), poster - Birds in Winter in Poland, color instructions