How to make a Squirrel House

Hello together,
in this video we create a squirrel house. Have fun watching!
Best regards,
Creative Atölye

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  • @alking6633
    @alking66332 күн бұрын

    This Was SOOOOO Satisfying To Watch🏅

  • @catherinelavernedickinson3620
    @catherinelavernedickinson36202 жыл бұрын

    I am delighted there are people that care about the squirrels as I do. It`s not a good idea though to put any type of toxic substance on to protect it. The squirrels might chew the wood, and the varathane is toxic to them!

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    2 жыл бұрын

    The oil has only natural contents and can also be used for children's toys, for example. Therefore, you can use it without hesitation.

  • @LucaWorld
    @LucaWorld3 жыл бұрын

    We have squirrels living inside our BBQ right now. Thanks for the video. will have to make a similar house for our baby squirrels so momma squirrel can hopefully transfer them...

  • @Zie_carpentry

    @Zie_carpentry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hii sist

  • @pancakepancake3789
    @pancakepancake37892 жыл бұрын

    This is so sweet! I love it when humans do things for animals from the goodness of their hearts. Thank you, it's beautiful

  • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs
    @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs3 жыл бұрын

    A clean and tidy job with an interesting design. 👍Add a patio around the outside with the roof extending over the patio extension area and you have additional outside play area for the babies.😀 Also, the roof screwed on from the top of the sides would help prevent water from getting in from dripping down where it joins the back piece (as on your design.) To protect the racoons from getting at the babies from the easy access holes you built, some squirrel designs have a ledge on the inside before the space drops down deep in the house. Your design does not allow this sort of consideration though. Lots to learn about how to protect the baby squirrels from predators. Thank you for preparing the video. 😉That in itself takes commitment and patience 👍 🇨🇦

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your feedback. I am very happy that you like my video. Thanks also for the tips regarding predators. This house is already hanging in the tree. For the next house I will try to design the inside structure differently. Have a good day- BR

  • @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs

    @MegsCarpentry-lovedogs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativeatolye5812 BR, I look forward to seeing what your next design will be. No doubt it will be a clean and tidy job.

  • @sekaprosic1427
    @sekaprosic14273 жыл бұрын

    Super👍

  • @conorssongsunday
    @conorssongsunday Жыл бұрын

    Can I get the measurements? This is just so cool and my girlfriend really likes squirrels.

  • @userv951
    @userv9513 жыл бұрын

    Nice bro

  • @tomashansen712
    @tomashansen7122 жыл бұрын

    There should be only one whole and towards the top with a predator guard directly under the hole on the inside

  • @catherinelavernedickinson3620
    @catherinelavernedickinson36202 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the finished product, but I am wondering how you mount something that heavy to a tree? I wish you had included that part. I would want it to be solid on a tree, so that eventually it doesn`t fall to the ground with the squirrels in it! What is the best method of attaching it to the tree?

  • @Zie_carpentry

    @Zie_carpentry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yess sist 😊

  • @RangerDangr
    @RangerDangr5 ай бұрын

    Why is the soundtrack so good?

  • @manuelcavallini1095
    @manuelcavallini1095 Жыл бұрын

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @mridaslife5988
    @mridaslife5988 Жыл бұрын

    How wide n long am I suppose to make the side walls how high is the back too the roof?

  • @heinz6344
    @heinz63447 ай бұрын

    As I've been told squirrel boxes ought to have 3 holes for better escape in danger.

  • @markmed9091
    @markmed90912 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and thanks for sharing . Are they like cats and need another escape hole where they sleep ? My squirrels face harsh winter weather and I think the extra hole would make the shelter colder . Thank you again and nice work .

  • @day245

    @day245

    Жыл бұрын

    Everything needs a second egress

  • @thatguyoverthere8355

    @thatguyoverthere8355

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought same thing only opposite in Fla., no circulation. I ended up cutting hole in bottom corner, same dimension as entry. Now, there's all the little nesting branches they gathered around laid over the top of it! Looks like they could get thru it if they had to. This design looks complicated, mine is scrap wood with a metal roof-over. I mean, they can live in an attic😅

  • @WokelandDefector

    @WokelandDefector

    11 ай бұрын

    All the plans that I see have only one hole for the squirrels and then air holes across the top of the sides (just use a fatter drill bit). Also, you want to be sure there are a few small holes in the bottom for drainage as well as a predator guard inside and/or a deeper cavity under the access hole so that a predator can’t reach in and grab babies. What was built here looks more like a feeding station but I suppose it’s no less “safe” than something a squirrel would build. 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @jonettehoward9164

    @jonettehoward9164

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@thatguyoverthere8355 what type of scrap wood? Did you use any weatherproofing? I am wanting to attempt to make one myself

  • @deniseseifried3403
    @deniseseifried34032 жыл бұрын

    If you don't tell us the dimensions it takes us a lot longer to build with trial and error.

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not have exact dimensions. I have created it out of my mind. You can start with a bottom plate of 40cm x30cm. The rest is adapted according to the bottom plate dimensions. Just start - you will see how easy it is.

  • @Linknelson
    @Linknelson2 жыл бұрын

    Music is dope

  • @Zie_carpentry

    @Zie_carpentry

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊👍👍

  • @MultiFilantrop
    @MultiFilantrop3 жыл бұрын

    and is it right to make a roof out of plywood, and the whole house out of a furniture board?

  • @travisgreen1744
    @travisgreen17442 жыл бұрын

    Hi. What is the bit called that you used to pre drill the the area for the screwhead. Seen approx 1:02 Many thanks

  • @jonettehoward9164

    @jonettehoward9164

    8 ай бұрын

    I was actually going to ask the same question did you ever find out the answer?

  • @travisgreen1744

    @travisgreen1744

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jonettehoward9164 countersink bits!

  • @rubenvargas3547
    @rubenvargas35473 жыл бұрын

    What kind of oil you use?

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use Hermann Sachse oil (based on Natural linseed oil)

  • @pennylaine8509
    @pennylaine8509 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a licensed Wildlife Rehabber and definitely need more boxes. May I ask what kind of glue you used please and thank you

  • @erolozturk5266

    @erolozturk5266

    Жыл бұрын

    I have used water resistant wood glue. Hope this information helps. BR

  • @mridaslife5988
    @mridaslife5988 Жыл бұрын

    How big should the holes be ?

  • @WokelandDefector

    @WokelandDefector

    11 ай бұрын

    All the plans that I see say 3” for Eastern Gray Squirrels. Also, as others have mentioned, there should be a predator guard inside and/or the bottom should be deep enough under the holes so that a racoon, cat, etc. can’t reach in grab babies out of it.

  • @rogerkreil3314
    @rogerkreil33142 жыл бұрын

    The squirrels where I live are small.

  • @deniseseifried3403
    @deniseseifried34032 жыл бұрын

    Do you mount this on the ground?

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have mounted this on a wall.

  • @NeolotusB5G
    @NeolotusB5G6 ай бұрын

    First, need only one hole with a predator guard. Second, please do NOT put any finishing product on the wood as squirrel babies will chew the wood and don't need that toxic stuff. Also, need a smaller house for better warmth.

  • @valor101arise
    @valor101arise3 жыл бұрын

    Its a squirrel's restaurant

  • @Zie_carpentry

    @Zie_carpentry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Top

  • @terryterry1655
    @terryterry1655 Жыл бұрын

    make a pull string and close door to trap squirrel

  • @nebner911
    @nebner9113 жыл бұрын

    You wouldn’t happen to sell these would you? I’d buy one PayPal 💯

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theoretically yes. However, I assume that the courier costs will be very high. If you are still interested, give me your mail address and I will get in touch with you.

  • @nebner911

    @nebner911

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativeatolye5812 yea I’m intrested I’ll msg you my email so you can give me price quote with shipping.. appreciate it

  • @8sfx308

    @8sfx308

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi m interested too. There is a squirrel wandering at our premise. Can u waterproof the roof? Kindly PM 😬

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@8sfx308 Thanks for your interest. The roof is waterproof, as it is oiled. Of curse it is possible to use a much stronger oil to increase the waterproof level. Unfortunately in KZread there is no PM function anymore.

  • @8sfx308

    @8sfx308

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativeatolye5812 ok thanks! how much is the squirrel house and shipping cost to Singapore?

  • @lisahutchings37
    @lisahutchings372 жыл бұрын

    Why don't u post the measurements

  • @creativeatolye5812

    @creativeatolye5812

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not have exact dimensions. I have created it out of my mind. You can start with a bottom plate of 40cm x30cm. The rest is adapted according to the bottom plate dimensions. Just start - you will see how easy it is.

  • @ob9290
    @ob92903 жыл бұрын

    Can someone tell dimesions of hole?

  • @pancakepancake3789

    @pancakepancake3789

    2 жыл бұрын

    2.75" or 3" diameter is sufficient. :)

  • @phillipfarr8266
    @phillipfarr82662 жыл бұрын

    Good video but my goodness I had to turn the volume off.

  • @Zie_carpentry

    @Zie_carpentry

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊👍👍👍

  • @skidubz82
    @skidubz829 ай бұрын

    isn't that hole kinda big? cats could get in it

  • @mridaslife5988
    @mridaslife5988 Жыл бұрын

    I need to know inches or feet talk normal talk to technical stuff just simple steps please .

  • @thatguyoverthere8355
    @thatguyoverthere8355 Жыл бұрын

    Less time overdubbing dumb repetitive music, why not narrate? At least hold the dumb tape measure next to cuts. Why so many entry holes? You Tube has some good videos in building boxes...this ain't one.