How to BUILD a WOOD DUCK House?? ((Nest Box))

[@Guitarzan8]

Thanks Brian. I inherited a wood duck house from the previous homes occupants. I found your video on a KZbin search for how to build a wood duck house, it came up first. I knew I needed to put in a mesh or something and you showed me exactly what to do. Thanks from a fellow Minnesota boy

[@6milesup]

Never hang a wood duck box from a tree unless you enjoy feeding predators. The box should be mounted to a pole with a metal cone underneath as a predator guard. Failure to do this will result in egg/hatchling predation. Also, one of the sides can be cut with 15 degree cuts about 10" apart which will allow you to hinge the side. The angled cuts allow you to open the box on the side and yet will not allow water intrusion. Hard to explain.

[@randywallis-vd2ez]

I just had a clutch of 15 baby wood ducks hatch yesterday in my first house. The hen and all babies were banded.

[@pastormiketwoable]

Army Strong!!!

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

Made mine out of plastic mailboxes. Screw gun, wire cutters, pocket knife. Nuts, bolts, washers, hardware cloth, baling wire. 1.5" PVC, t-post. Done.

[@peternelson9865]

The boards are nominal a 1x12 is actually 3/4 x 11 1/4” wide

[@chucksmith5002]

Nice looking box but I prefer to make my front door to hinges that way I don`t need a tall ladder so I can go down through the top . And possibly pull out a snake that I couldn't have seen . Not knocking your box it looks good

[@brianholthaus8121]

I'll try that on my next one! Great idea!

[@fullmetalninjaGT]

1 5/8 screws, got that! But what kind of screws? Galvanized or what?

[@brianholthaus8121]

Galvanized will work!

[@shaneoutdoors3815]

I’m starting to do this now so every season there is more ducks to shoot

[@brianholthaus8121]

Great idea Shane, only benefit the ducks and hunters!

[@chadphillips7307]

Entered contest

[@brianholthaus8121]

Our first entry! Just checked out here wood duck hosue, look good! Thanks for entering!

[@theorangevestarmy4255]

Nice video! A jig saw makes the cutting process very easy.

[@uncafunky1]

Jigsaw for hole, faster and cleaner cut.

[@gavinsmitty23]

I don’t hunt ducks but have 15 acres of river property. Gonna make a few of these boxes! Raccoons are my only worry

[@brianholthaus8121]

Did you go and build a wood duck house after watching this video? Let me know down below!

[@joenorton2070]

Naw, I got other shit I want to do, that's why I love your videos

[@brianholthaus8121]

@@joenorton2070 I know you got a busy schedule man

[@gwiz1100]

I have had a wood duck box for 2 years. had 8 ducklings last year and12 this year. i have videos on my channel

[@brianholthaus8121]

@@gwiz1100 Very cool I will check it out!

[@ThistlesJones]

Going out to buy materials this week!

[@hitman1234ful]

You should place two or three holes in the bottom to let the water drain. Prevent the grass from becoming moldy. An expansion life of the nesting box.

[@crtreasures1136]

Thanks for including the supply list and board sizes at the end of your video. Very helpful. I make mine with a side hinge opening towards to bottom of the box so it’s easier to clean out the box and watch out for wasp or snakes. Great video 👍🏻

[@benniefoster8450]

Is the mesh metal or plastic?

[@JONSBIGBEAR]

Need to staple half in by half inch screen under the hole so they can climb up

[@granthopkins3902]

Thank you for giving us something to do while stuck at home! Built two with my family! ENTERED

[@brianholthaus8121]

Very cool man, thanks for participating!

[@loganhickey6247]

Works perfectly for my eagle project!

[@brianholthaus8121]

Glad to hear that!

[@BParker55]

Hey this is perfect timing! Great vid

[@brianholthaus8121]

Glad to hear that Bryce, hope you found the video helpful!

[@Kate98755]

how do the ducklings get out

[@ThistlesJones]

Nice what, Hooah!!!

[@zrxnuts]

🤣

[@Kate98755]

what duck can fit through that entrance

[@gladysmurphy3096]

Are different ducks boxes different

[@joenorton2070]

Dunno why I love "Guys and Gals" so much

[@brianholthaus8121]

Folks or guys and gals??