• making up the bird box kit
  • Bird box kits are easy to make
  • bird box made from kit looks good on a tree
  • neat bird nesting box made from self assembly kit
  • attractive bird box made from easy to assemble kit
  • putting together the bird nest box kit
1 6

Bird Box Kit

Bird Box Kit

The Nestbox Company

Entrance
£14.00
£14.00
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Made in Britain
  • Enjoy assembling your own bird boxes without having to worry about getting the sizes right.
  • These bird box kits are ideal for kids (and adults too!) with easy to follow instructions.
  • Each pack contains all the components you need to make your own bird box (just add hammer and screwdriver).
  • All the panels for these bird nesting boxes are pre-cut from FSC certified exterior grade plywood.
  • Available in 25mm and 32mm holes size and open fronted to suit different birds.

What better way to introduce birds to children (and adults!) than building your own nest box from a bird box kit?

These DIY bird boxes provide you with pre-cut panels, nails and screws and simple to follow instructions.

No sawing required - all you need is a hammer and for some kits a screwdriver and you can enjoy building your own nesting box for birds.

These flat pack bird boxes are available with a choice of 25mm entrance hole, 32mm entrance hole or as an open fronted box. The different entrances attract different ranges of bird species.

25mm Entrance Hole Bird Box 

Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Tree Sparrow

32mm Entrance Hole Bird Box

Great Tit, Nuthatch, House Sparrow

Open Fronted Bird Box

Robins, Pied Wagtail, Flycatcher

 

Specification

Panels

FSC Certified Exterior Grade Plywood

Sundries

Nails, screw (hole boxes only), sandpaper, instructions

Finish

Not applied: you may like to consider applying a non-toxic water based stain and preservative after assembly

Dimensions

Overall height: 23cm, Overall width: 13cm, Overall Depth: 15cm (Finished box)

Weight

0.9kg

Fixing

2 fixing holes in top corners of back panel

Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)

For a guide on how to construct your box please download the instructions for the 25mm / 32mm entrance hole box kit or the instructions for the Open-Fronted box kit.

Product Specific Delivery Details

This product ships direct from our partner, The Nestbox Company. Most products will be made to order.

For single boxes <2kg we tend to use Royal Mail 48hr Tracked service. Most other orders are shipped with DHL with the exception of barn owl boxes. The barn owl boxes are sent with Parcelforce. 

For large bulk orders and the large colony bat boxes they will likely be sent on a pallet.

Currently, this item can only be delivered within the UK.

Delivery Costs

Based on the value of The Nestbox Company products to England, Wales, and Scotland

  • Up to £0.99: Free Shipping
  • From £1.00 to £7.50: £1.50
  • From £7.51 to £16.00: £4.50
  • From £16.01 to £33.00: £6.50
  • From £33.01 to £66.00: £8.50
  • From £66.01 to £500.00: £12.50
  • From £500.01 upwards: £24.00

For delivery to any other country please contact us to arrange a quote.

View full details

In partnership with The Nestbox Company

A family-run business, supporting UK wildlife since 1996.

nature first since 1996

We aim for our boxes to provide the best accommodation for wildlife and our primary concern with all our products is that they should be designed appropriately for their target species.

Our boxes replicate as far as possible the conditions which are found in natural nest and roost sites.

Apex nest box made from fsc softwood

designed by experts

Before we design any box we consider the requirements of the proposed inhabitants through reviews of published studies and consultation with experts in their field.

Combined with our experience of designing and manufacturing boxes and customer feedback we produce what we hope are boxes which offer the best accommodation for wildlife.

During the development of our products we are grateful to have received input of various kinds from many sources including, amongst others, the RSPB, the Barn Owl Trust, the University of Warwick, ZSL London Zoo, Staffordshire University, the Bat Conservation Trust, Aston University, the People's Trust for Endangered Species, Coventry University and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.

made in britain

We started making nest boxes in 1996 based in a shed in Herefordshire. Since then, we’ve grown in size to become one of the largest producers of roost, nest, and wildlife boxes in the UK.

The Nestbox Company is run by father and sons; Peter, Tristan and Damian.

We manufacture our products in our own rural workshops, and combine modern production technology, with traditional hand finishing.

Why shop with us?

What are we trying to do here at Hope & Despair?

  • Support Ethical Brands

    Supporting ethical brands is vital for a sustainable future. By choosing ethical products, we drive positive social and environmental change, promoting fair trade, eco-friendly practices, and transparency. Our consumer choices shape a world where ethics are prioritised alongside profits, valuing both people and the planet.

  • Provide Alternatives

    We try to provide free alternative solutions to the products we sell to prioritise customer satisfaction, diversity, and sustainability. By offering options that align with different needs and budgets, we empower customers to make informed decisions and reduce waste.

  • Mitigate Climate Change

    By offering climate-friendly options, we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support sustainable practices, and promote renewable energy sources. Our goal is to inspire collective action and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

1 3