Thank you for making this design freely available & for the expert construction by Jasmine, she is a next level champion with the flame torch! We’ve got 2 acres of long grass full of voles , great hunting for owls but the only nest sites are a long way off so we’re keen to give them a local home 😊

@BarnOwlTrust1

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Your land sounds ideal - good luck!

Well done that young lady!

This was an excellent instructional and informative video. Thanks so much for your work in trying to preserve these gorgeous creatures!!! 🦉

Very neat workmanship! Thank you also for demonstrating that it is perfectly possible to use a hand saw to cut plywood.

@BarnOwlTrust1

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

So much information and advice , I like this.

Again thank you for your sound work.

@BarnOwlTrust1

Жыл бұрын

And thanks for yours - taking care of so many nestboxes and their occupants!

I just made one, following the video. It came out really well. I made it an enjoyable project, and worked on it a couple of hours at a time. It was fun. Thank you. The barn owls will love it, hopefully

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 ай бұрын

That's great to hear - well done you! Fingers crossed that a pair of Barn Owls find your new home soon!

Love the build thanks for sharing. I plan to build one for my cabin

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea - good luck!

Great idea. I want to make a similar one to install in a nice place in Italy. Really good. !!

Good information...I will pass it on...Greetings from Baltimore

I made a pole type version two years ago. Now i have moved to Catalunya and have spotted an adult barn owl on our roof at dusk. I will go for the wedge shaped outdoor one this time! I think i will add some to the depth for the extra safety of the baby birds. Thanks again. Great video!

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

20+ years ago I moved from the UK to the states. No one uses metric here and I miss working with it but I sure don't miss using a hand saw, I don't even own one anymore

Great video, I just built one for a Christmas present. Very easy to follow. Thank you

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant present! Glad you found our video useful - thanks.

Great video & plans. Box successfully made, mounting in tree complete, donation to Trust successfully made - just waiting for an owl! Thanks team.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - thank you and well done! You're very welcome - let us know how you get on - here's hoping for some happy residents very soon!

Hello Guys! Greetings from Honduras. Thank you for the footage, I`m learning many good things from you guys, so I can make good things here in the country to protect Bar Owls too.

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck!

Thank you for the info. Just put up two of them

@BarnOwlTrust1

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Hope you get some contented residents soon!

Nice work,- seems to be a save nestbox,- I tray to do it.............................

Glad you use Bosch! ;-)

@BarnOwlTrust1

Жыл бұрын

The best!

Great

Abe Lincoln used to say “if I had 10 hours to build a barn owl box I’d spend the first hour cutting it out on a table saw or a Festool track saw”

@bestbuilder1st

Жыл бұрын

Even as president I doubt Lincoln could afford to purchase a Festool. For most of the world, a table saw is out of the question also. YMMV

@traavdasav

10 ай бұрын

Lincoln was a dewalt guy

I enjoyed your video and found it very informative. I do have a question for you. Will the use of pressure treated lumber and adhesives pose any health risks or nuisance to the owls? Should they be allowed to air out sufficiently before hanging in place for the owls to take residence?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Just make sure that the box is dry before putting it up and you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck!

I love [all] your videos and your website. You are the [most] knowledgeable person on Owls and Owl boxes. I live in Scottsdale Arizona USA and want to build your Owl house design for my backyard. We have just about every variety of Owls here, even Snow Owls. But mostly the Great Horned Owl. I browsed your website for plans but didn't see any except for this video. Can you respond with a link for the plans to the Owl house in this video. I would love it.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments Dennis. We are a very small charity, focussed on Barn Owls in the UK. We do offer some advice for US Barn Owl nestboxes here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/american-barn-owls/ which needs to be a larger version of the nestbox in the video, plans here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/ Good luck!

@azbluefox

3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 Thank you for the links. I really appreciate it. I'm going to start building my box today. I noticed a lot of video's on here show them building the box out of cedar or other type of wood. You're the only one who uses treated plywood and that's my choice as well. I'll get back to you when I have mine finished.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck - and yes, let us know how you get on!

I'm looking forward to building 1 for my property and more importantly 1 for the ranch I keep my horses at. To many ground rrground squirrels there, they're a Hazzard for horses. Thanks from a retired carpenter here in California.nice plan!

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I wish I can be an owl, just so I can live in that house. Wow.

@SensitivePigeon

4 жыл бұрын

I hope your dream comes true friend

@thebig0opsyshow505

3 жыл бұрын

Fly high brother, fly high

nice videos. why you didnt use the jigsaw for all the cuts?

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I'll ask our handy-woman for you...

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Jigsaws are great for cutting curves but not so useful for straight lines

Hi, loved the video. Quick questions....what is the main time of the year than Barn Owls would move into a tree nest box? Is there any other type of birds that are attracted to this type of nest box?

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

If you erect a box inside a Barn Owls home range it could be occupied at any time. If you erect a box where there are no Barn Owls then August-November is the most likely time (when dispersing young are establishing their home range). www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/barn-owl-home-range/

Hi there, Absolutely love your videos! Just wondering if there is any particular reason why you shouldn't put roofing felt down the sides too. I'm thinking even greater longevity for the box...

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You could put roofing felt down the sides - we just think that it won't make a huge difference to the longevity, and not doing so saves cost and weight. If you try it let us know how you get on!

@johnivory1

4 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 Will do! thanks for getting back to me....

@dolam

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of something similar, only extending the roof over the sides of the box to create eaves that protect the box from rain.

Thanks for this - could I please ask, approximately how many of the longer screws (5.0x40) will I need? I purchased the 3.5x30s but have only just seen the requirement for the longer screws later in the video...

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn - thanks for your question, I've passed it on to our nestbox builders, and will get back to you. :)

also you mentioned keeping the cold out. I am located in Texas we have hot summers that can get up to 47 Celsius. would I need to take extra precautions to keep the box cool somehow? if so any thoughts?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Try to erect the box in a well ventilated area in the shade if possible and paint the outside white to reflect the heat. More about US Barn Owls & nestboxes here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/american-barn-owls/

Do you offer a downloadable pattern for your nesting boxes? I see you've marked up a full 4' x 8' sheet of treated plywood. A pattern might be useful for those of us outside the UK. Thanks, this was a good video.

@BarnOwlTrust1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks William - the dimensions for the Barn Owl tree box can be downloaded from here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/#tree-box-construction Reply ·

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Thanks for preparing and sharing. I like it a lot. However, don't you experience problems with Martens? So a labyrinth would be great?

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sascha, the Beech Marten (A.K.A. Stone Marten) will steal Barn Owl eggs and chicks in many areas of Europe, but this species is not found in the UK. While there are some Pine Martens in the UK, this species is still very rare and has little effect on Barn Owls. We do not know of any Barn Owls boxes that incorporate a labyrinth, and Barn Owls usually use nest sites where the entrance can be accessed directly.

Hi Just built my first Owl box from the great tutorial. Chuffed with the box. one question though not an issue. you say the side batons on the exercise area are 27cm long yet the platform is only 25 cm deep even with the offset angle they would protrude over the end. I have cut them to match the base area and it is fine.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert - glad you're happy with the box and the tutorial. The side batons are meant to be angled to fit against the nestbox, so that rain water drains away from the slightly sloping platform. More info here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/ Hope this helps.

Great vid, but won't water seep in through the sides of the inspection hatch?

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Ideally, the front of the box should face away from the prevailing weather if possible, but we haven't found the hatch to be a problem. Rainwater is more likely to get in through the entrance hole, if the box is very exposed. If this cannot be prevented, drill some small holes in the base for drainage. More here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/

I've read a few places that you shouldn't have an exercise platform or large perch on a barn owl box because it gives predators a rest spot. Any comment on when to have an exercise platform and when not to?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Our nestbox designs are most suitable for the UK, where there are no common predators for owls. Probably best to consult with local wildlife experts for what's best in your area.

hi im just wondering is the plywood used what we would call shuttering ply? and can it be painted?

@BarnOwlTrust1

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, the plywood needs to be waterproofed and made with a waterproof adhesive (EN314-2, Class 3). Yes it can be painted - just make sure that the paint is thoroughly dry and fume free before putting the box up. Hope that helps - Good luck!

Hi! At what degree is the sidewall and backwall cut at? Thanks in advance!

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, - there are free plans and dimensions here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/#tree-box-dimensions Hope that helps!

any advice on finding a good plan for a barred owl box?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Our advice is mainly for UK owls, so we'd recommend consulting a wildlife organisation in your area. Good luck!

Great video but I personally wouldn’t use treated wood.

@BarnOwlTrust1

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. It's important that a Barn Owl nestbox lasts for as long as possible, as it may be in constant use for many years. We recommend that any timber liable to decay within 20 years should be treated with long-lasting preservative: either pressure treated (tanalised) or surface treated (including all edges of all component parts) before assembly. As long as the product instructions are followed and all parts are dry before assembly, this does not cause any problems for the owls. More info here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/

Will these work any owl. I am in North Central Texas and not sure what species we have here in any number.

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Barn Owls are found in Texas, but it would probably be best to talk to a local wildlife group for specific advice. Most of our information is about UK owls - but we do offer advice about US Barn Owl nestboxes: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/american-barn-owls/ Good luck!

what do you do about bird poop in the bottom? is the bottom hinged?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Barn Owl nest boxes usually need clearing out every 2-3 years - the front of the owl box should have an access panel to enable nest debris to be cleaned out. More info here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/clearing-out-barn-owl-nest-spaces/

Can you use this for barred owls? Entry the same size?

@BarnOwlTrust1

6 жыл бұрын

Hello. This entrance size would not be applicable to Barred Owls. They are much bigger than Barn Owls. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl). There are lots of plans for a Barred Owl nestbox available on the internet try: www.mynatureapps.com/building-a-barred-owl-nest-box/

@skoal022

6 жыл бұрын

BarnOwlTrust Thank you very much! Keep up the good work.

I am a commercial waterproofer by trade in the US. What type of sealant do you recommend? Silicone? Polyurethane? Acrylic/Urethane hybrid? I know they will all waterproof this project, but birds are sensitive... don't want fumes to harm them, or scent to entice them to pick at it...

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jami, you probably know more about different types of sealants than we do, however, here in the UK, we use Ever-Build Weather-Mate, which is "a multi-use adhesive and gap filler based on an advanced isocrylic formula that provides the ultimate weather proofing protection for adhesion to all surfaces." We have not had any problems with owls being affected by fumes or pecking at it, and it does the job well. Hope this helps. www.everbuild.co.uk/product/weather-mate/

How high off the ground does the box need to be?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

The minimum recommended height for the nestbox entrance hole is 3 metres above ground level: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/sitemap/galleries/suitable-positions-barn-owl-nestboxes-buildings/

Hi! What height do the battens on the exercise platform need to be? Thanks!

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 жыл бұрын

We use 25mm x 50mm tanalised batten - but the height doesn't have to be exact - it's for the owl to be able to easily grip the edge of the platform. Hope that helps. Good luck!

@charlotteriddick3785

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 Thank you!!

What's the Minimum Hight for Hanging the box?

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Nestboxes need to be at least 3m above ground level. Lots more info here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/

I built a barn owl box like this and it's raised two litter do the little owls need help getting out

@BarnOwlTrust1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete - it's great that you built a nestbox. No - don't help them! The box design is deep on purpose so that the young owls cannot get out until they start to learn to fly and are strong enough to look after themselves. More about safe nestbox design here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/hazards-solutions/poor-barn-owl-nestbox-design/

I have a question: is your design free to copy and build a Nestbox everywere in the world without any legal issue? Thanx!

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey - our design is free for any personal or educational use (please check with us for commercial use). This design is suitable for UK and European Barn Owls - elsewhere, please check with local experts for suitability. US Barn Owls for example are bigger: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/american-barn-owls/

@jefflc1079

5 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 thank you, is definetly not for comercial use. I am from Honduras and I`m trying to create a Barn Owl Conservation Movement, wich is not endagered but people in some places hunt them because they think they are witches or other people take the chicks from the nest for sell them. I own a one year old female Barn Owl, rescued from poachers when she was only three weeks old.

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

Well done for doing this important work - hope our website is useful for you.

Is there a printable list and plans?

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Yep - free DIY plans and instructions on our website: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/ :)

Hi i would like to build this at Latvia, we have here some owls living in our old tree park, not sure what kind of owl but in our country we have TOP of : Eagle owl, Long-eared owl, Tengmalm's owl, Hawk owl, Tawny owl, Ural owl, and rare- Barn owl, Pygmy owl, Little owl, short-eared owl. :) ... but we have also predators - Marten!!! how they will live together in same park? maybe parent owl can easy protect from those predators.... how can i protect them?

@mchlbk

6 жыл бұрын

There's probably a local group of birdwatchers in your area. You should contact them, I'm sure they know exactly which of your local birds need nestboxes.

@BarnOwlTrust1

6 жыл бұрын

Hi - yes it would be a good idea to find out what sort of owls and other birds live in your area, as different species need different types of nest boxes :)

Careful with the Stanley knife while cutting the felt, cutting up towards your hand could have been a disaster.....

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

Please cut pressure treated wood outside when possible and wear a mask. Very nice video.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

What can I do when my location has a lot of gray squirrels ??? They just destroyed all of my bird houses, so I made a barn for an owl and they just took over the box. Please help Sir ?? Thanks.

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Grey squirrels can be a nuisance and unfortunately we've yet to find an easy answer. People have tried strong smelling substances such as coffee grounds and chilli pepper (owls have no sense of smell), and these seem to work some of the time. Clearing the squirrels' nest debris out as frequently as possible may also help to deter them (but do be sure that no birds get disturbed). Good luck!

@victoryfirst2878

4 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 Thank you for the information and I will give it a try.

Is it a 2×1 batten

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 ай бұрын

Yes - 25 x 50mm batten is 1x2 inches. :)

Am I missing it,I don't see the plans to download

@BarnOwlTrust1

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger - the Barn Owl tree box plans are here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/#tree-box-construction

@OxAO

5 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 I have extra 30 year roof laying around. Will that be to hard to work with?

How do you know if your owl box is occupied?

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Here's what to look for: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/signs-barn-owl-occupation/ Good luck!

Não tem tradução em português??

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

We're a very small charity based in the UK, so unfortunately we're not able to provide translations at the moment. :(

How much did it cost to make this nest box?

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

If you make it yourself, the plans are on our website for free - so it's just the cost of the materials. www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/ If you'd like to buy one ready made, we sell them in our on-line shop here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn-owl-nestbox-for-use-on-trees/ Hope that helps :)

@lexib1308

3 жыл бұрын

@@BarnOwlTrust1 Yes, thank you. Quick question - do Barn owls make nests?

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Barn Owls don't build nests - they will lay their eggs on any high up and hidden flat or concave surface - most often in the bottom of a cavity (such as a tree hollow or nestbox) or on a wide ledge (such as a flat wall-top or the upper floor in a church tower). More here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/how-to-manage-land-for-barn-owls/roosting-nesting-places/

I’m no expert at building these boxes but I do know pressure treated wood is toxic because it contains arsenic. Doesn’t seem like a great idea to use that. I’m gonna stick with regular ply. Feel free to let me know why using pressure treated ply isn’t a bad idea.

@BarnOwlTrust1

3 жыл бұрын

Modern pressure treated plywood should no longer contain arsenic (it was banned in the UK and the US several years ago). 9mm exterior quality ply will be fine. Good luck with your box building! www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/

Tahan ke air?

@BarnOwlTrust1

Жыл бұрын

The nestbox will prevent rain from getting in, if you follow the instructions carefully. The top of the owl box should be covered with heavy duty roofing felt and a waterproof sealant should be used in all the wood joints. The front, back and sides must overhang the floor of the box. More info here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/owl-boxes-for-trees/

Why not paint the box?

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

You can certainly paint the outside of the box. Some people just want a different colour, but just as valid is the added protection that some sorts of paint can provide. If it is for protection purposes, it would be best to paint the outward facing sides and the edges of the pieces before the box is assembled. The paint should be completely dry before erecting the box.

You need to give the measurements in Inches and feet also.

@unique1991-

4 жыл бұрын

Dr KESmith Channel www.barnowltrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/outdoor-nestbox-cutting-plan.jpg

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi - you can find these measurements on our website: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-nestbox/barn-owl-nestboxes/#barn-owl-nest-box-dimensions

@Vinterfrid

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, Americans need to abandon the medieval measure system and start using the metric system like 99 % of the world does.

build it ... and they will come.. maybe vv

All screws and brackets should be galv or stainless steel. Zinc ain't worth a damn.

how stop raccoon make a home?

@rodney73991

5 жыл бұрын

Ceader is normally used small bird house? don't rote . would good choice for owl box? owl box all owl species just barn owls

@BarnOwlTrust1

5 жыл бұрын

This design is best for Barn Owls in the UK - US Barn Owls are bigger and need a bigger box. The hole size can be kept small - 5 x 5 inches - to help deter other creatures. We don't have experience of using cedar, but any local, long lasting wood would probably be fine. And we don't know much about raccoons either - we have trouble with Jackdaws, and have not found a way to stop them nesting in an owl box - the trouble is, they're more clever than owls - it's probably the same with raccoons! More about American Barn Owls here: www.barnowltrust.org.uk/barn-owl-facts/american-barn-owls/

Dude get some protective gloves!

Cant people post anything these days without some stupid music banging away in the back. Tv shows are the thing, music so loud one cant hear the dialogue...drives me nuts. If i want music, then I’ll play music. I don’t need both at the same time.

@BarnOwlTrust1

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment has been noted - thank you.

@rosalindcooper9067

3 жыл бұрын

Liked the music - rather john renbournish