Bird Houses

[Dalboy]

I have been so busy with the garden getting it ready for the summer, now that most of the seedlings are taking hold ready for planting out next month as the weather is getting quite warm.

I managed to find the lathe which was hiding in plain sight and get some little ornamental bird houses made ready for the up coming season of shows they are very popular especially with the kids. They are made from offcuts of wood which would otherwise be thrown out.

These are a mix of Oak, Walnut and some unknown woods. The tops are lime wood and then ebonised finally some of Jo Sonjas paints to add some colour. Still need to add the hanging cords. They are about 4" tall

 

[DaveL]

They are very nice, I have turned a few but not as colourful as yours.

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you Dave

 

[Cabinetman]

They are very attractive but as they are 4” tall it looks like the hole is about a 1/4”, isn’t that a bit small?
Ian

 

[AndyP]

They are cute but I was also wondering if they were decorative more than practical. Poor chicks in there when the wind blows would get seasick.

 

[Phil]

I like those, nice work.

They are cute but I was also wondering if they were decorative than practical. Poor chicks in there when the wind blows would get seasick.

It is for miniature birds :lol:

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you guys and yes the hole is 1/4" and they are purely for decoration. But they do normally sell very well the kids love them as do many adults