How I made a stone birdbath (Mike Haduck)

Mike Haduck makes a birdbath out of cobble stone, I copy a few that his uncle Joe made 40 years ago. Folks have been asking me for years. All my videos are my ways and ideas. I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.

[@Chillpillspill]

Love how no BS and humble this guy is. Lots of info in short amount of time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@BrianWilliams-vd3zr]

Mike, Watched this video years ago and started making for the awesome women in my family. Wife got the first two, one of field stone and other from New York slate my buddy gave me. Next were aunts and cousins. So wish my mother was still around to give her one. My dad and brother were both masons and I worked summers with them as a tender so I can appreciate the hard work you do. Just a simple thanks for turning me on to this craft. The women love them. Brian

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate hearing that, I bet they came out great, Mike

[@taniakapronczai7652]

Recently, I started working with cement. I did a few small prijects. It all started from watching this video! Your patience and details, makes it easier for us who want to make our own yard decorations. Today, I am watching it again because I am ready to maje one 🎉Thank you🎉

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tania, Mike

[@CABLEGUYSBFF]

Mike.. My pop was my hero, he & my AMAZING mother raised a dozen kids together. . Before my ww2 veteran pop passed away :( He was also a ( Joe ) .. He was a contractor & would do projects just like this on the side for extra $ to feed us all :)... Your simple yet informative video brought back fond memories ! Thank you sir ! & happy holidays - I am Joe Jr ;)

[@MikeHaduck]

+LOW NFLOW thanks Joe, I hear a lot of stories like that, brings back the simple life, thanks mike

[@johnathoncrouch9397]

I gotta give credit where credit is due. I watched this video and decided to make some. They were pretty popular and I made so money on them! This is a pretty cool way to use stone/ granite. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

thats great, my uncle joe would be proud, I hope your business grows and wish you well, thanks mike

[@das250250]

Make a donation of each unit sold to Mike , for his retirement , share knowledge and wealth

[@frankdatank2529]

Right I've decided I can too make a profit , plus I'm a mason so that'll help right, well keep up the good work and put ur stuff on Offer up and Let go right

[@rebeccabiderman7489]

@@frankdatank2529 How much are you selling each one for? I'm in Israel so I won't be your competitor but I'm thinking I could make them from the stones around the Sea of Galilee but I have no idea what to price them at.

[@past-hb2iu]

My wife asked me tonight to help her find a birdbath at Lowe’s tomorrow. I told her, “ instead of buying some plastic garbage, let’s build something we can take pride in” so this video helped me convince even myself to start the build. I’m going to involve my 12 year old son the project, he’s excited too. Excellent content. Love it!

[@robynconway1286]

Thank you Uncle Joe for passing on this little beauty of a birdbath. I'm gonna try and make one. Robyn from Australia

[@MikeHaduck]

Robyn Conway Thanks Robyn, I am sure he is smiling in heaven, thanks mike

[@jamescarter9294]

You just gave me an idea!! I could use zip ties to hold the post stones together while working as well. Thank you for teaching us Mike!

[@arymonem]

Thanks for the video. Uncle joe would be proud to know that you shared his knowledge with so many other people. :)

[@MikeHaduck]

+Ary M thanks ary, I am sure he would get a kick out of it for sure, mike

[@jillmckay7865]

Well done Mike. Uncle Joe would be so proud that you have continued his legacy. I will give it a go also.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jill, Mike

[@brigettegriffiths464]

Hi l like the sound of your Uncle Joe, it it’s really lovely that you are sharing your knowledge from your uncle. You have made your demonstration so enjoyable. I am now collecting stone and pebbles to start a project. Thank you for sharing so generously

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brigette, mike

[@Debbyiamme]

I love your bird baths; they are awesome. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Debby, Mike

[@sophiafernandes4067]

Hi Mike - great video - no fuss, no drama and motivating. Thank you for keeping it simple and no unnecessary blah, blahs. Keep posting.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Sophia, I appreciate it. mike

[@tbublz]

Mike I'm an artist and I really appreciate your work very nice bird baths. I've been wanting to surprise my wife with one so thank you for the inspiration.

[@danielsestina6457]

Mike Haduck, like always very nicely done! I used your idea for the stone column to make a new mailbox post. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@MikeHaduck]

Daniel Sestina thanks Daniel, I appreciate it. mike

[@occaligirl714mia]

Thanks Uncle Joe and thank you for sharing!

[@MikeHaduck]

uncle joe and me thanks you too. mike

[@lynnedanieli6247]

Wow, stunning, just stunning. You would pay a fortune for these at a garden nursery! Glad Uncle Joe left you his amazing bird baths. Your are beautiful too, well done you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Lynne Danieli well thanks Lynne, some folks say I am a legend in my own "Mind", LoL I hope you have some fun making one, thanks mike

[@kristiyanpetrov6847]

You videos are amazing, no extra talk , always something funny to say, straight practical ! I am learning masonry basic thinks and enjoy beside reading the books watching the techniques and your experience ! Working with stone and bricks is so mind healing i think !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, mike

[@nickdfx2208]

Mike, thank you for all of your videos and expertise. Im making an uncle Joe birdbath as a Christmas gift. Following your technique with a couple differences. Im in Southern California so Im using stones from the beach. They tend to be rounder and smooth with lots of colors, designs and sizes because they came from all over to end up here. Also, i used an old head from a 22” bass drum for my form. The bottom base will be a 16” tom tom head. Ive never made anything with concrete before but im pretty crafty with most everything so thanks to your old school teaching methods, im learning alot. Figured the uncle Joe birdbath would be a great project for a first go. So far I have the top done and it looks great! Working on the bottom today. Thanks again.

[@Brave1heart]

Thanks Mike. This video inspired me to start working with cement for the first time. So far I have made 2 Uncle Joe bird baths (1 with sump for a small solar pump) and some concrete planters with brick caps. God bless you and your family, hope you’re doing well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lance, God bless also, Mike

[@moondancer445]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! YOU JUST MADE ONE CANADIAN LADY EXTREMELY HAPPPPY! i knew it couldnt be that hard! and i have all the rocks i need tabooot! thanks for making this easy Mike and Uncle JOe! you guys heheheh ROCK!!!

[@LilDirt12]

❤Oh I just love your uncles birdbaths!! Thank you for sharing. They are spectacular!! They look stylish and natural. So perfect for what i want. And simple enough. Its time to go rock hunting!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks LilDirt. Mike

[@214rwoz]

Well, you showed me how and now its my turn to pass it onto someone else, thanks to you and your uncle.

[@MikeHaduck]

im rwoz I thank him too. thanks mike

[@bellegreycats490]

Ooh! I can’t wait to make my own “Uncle Joe” Bird Bath. Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Belle, Mike

[@darrenharlow6934]

your genius holds no bounds amazing

[@williemills2657]

GREAT idea for 10 dollars in supplies and just picking up free stones you can make a beautiful gift that would cost alot at the store. I know what I'm doing for mother's day thanks mike !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Willie, mike

[@glenm5034]

Enjoy your videos. My grandfather was a mason but was long gone before me coming along . This project was unbelievably instructional, and a real work of art. Also view most of the Ads that precede your presentations, that pertain to home projects, products or maintenance.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks glen, I don't know what ads google puts on, I guess it is part of the program. but I hope the birdbath works out, thanks mike

[@glenm5034]

Mike,Too big a project for me but it was a treat to see your skill at work.

[@EneidaRios]

Thank you for sharing, maybe someday I'll try it. They look amazing! Blessings

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eneida, blessings also. mike

[@candynottingham2678]

I love this. My grandfather in S.D. made one of these and it was always in our yard when I was growing up. I wish I had it, but maybe will make one of my own. Your's are beautiful. May my grandparents and parents RIP. Very nostalgic...Bless you and yours.

[@MikeHaduck]

HI candy, same here, glad you like it. Bless you too. mike

[@candynottingham2678]

Thanks for the reply. I'm having a heck of a time finding a barrel with a lid. Lots of burn barrels.....no lid. Could you tell me what is the diameter of the top of the barrel/your birdbath? Any suggestions on where/what type of place to get a used barrel with lid? It looks great cuz the barrel seems like a good height, too, so you don't break your back bending down. I'm pretty excited to find your birdbath here. Thanks so much for making the effort to do a youtube. You've touched my heart.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi candy, I have been trying to get some myself but no one seems to make them anymore, anyway the top of the birdbath was 22 inches across. I would just use some plywood on the bottom, should workfine, thanks mike

[@frankdatank2529]

So thanks to you and Uncle Joe I want to make some of these but to make a profit good thing I'm a mason so that'll help .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, I hope it works out, I sold a couple but it’s the time and weight, Mike

[@judyhall7030]

Thanks Uncle Joe! I just love the bird bath Mike. I'm going to try and make one for my flower garden.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Judy, I hope it works out, mike

[@lovesmice6726]

Mike, I simply love these bird baths (thank you Uncle Joe). Thank you for teaching and sharing. I feel inspired to build one. I immediately subscribed to your channel and... oh wow, there is so many things we can improve and build. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate it . mike

[@elleryjqueen1712]

Fantastic that your wonderful uncle Joe's love of creating these humble birdbaths, will be recreated by many in the future as a direct influence of you Mike, I love the story of the under age glass of wine and the hair cut, this must be a great personal memory and I thank you for sharing... Well done to Johnathon for his adventure in making a bit of pocket money also as a result of you.I have said it before to you and will say it again, I love you mate this world is a better place with people like you and your late uncle Joe in it!, Regards Ellery from the UK. PS I will have ago at making a bird bath and let you know how it goes.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Elbert, It’s nice to hear that from the UK I appreciate it Mike

[@Rhonda858]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, a birdbath like that would cost me at least $500+ here in Texas, I think I am going to try my attempt at making one like this, Idk if I wIll be successful but I am gonna try...if it turns out half as nice as yours I'll post pics! Thanks for inspiring me!

[@cece3194]

I just watched a video on how to make a stone birdbath. I was reading comments and two years ago you said you were going to make one. Just curious. Did you? Was it difficult? I may try. :)

[@das250250]

C CC he retired in the Bahamas having sold his company that made bird baths to the wealthy

[@lauracampa1838]

@Rhonda858 Did you make the bird bath?

[@darleneyoung6436]

Thank you for showing us how to make a stone bird bath. I hope I get to make one one day😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darlene, Mike

[@cece3194]

Thanks Mike, this is cool and I like hearing about your uncle Joe! We didn't get to grow up near any extended family as we moved to US from England when very little. Im betting my hubby and I are going to make a rock birdbath. First we are going to make some hypertufa pots. I got the supplies today!! God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank C E W, God bless also, mike

[@smiletime]

Natural looking, sturdy, and serves the purpose well. Thanks Mike ( and Uncle Joe) for the inspiration and the tutorial. Going to try and make one of these and see if I can build a fountain top of some sort to attract more birds. Hopefully, I can find a drum lid and the other parts I need to make it work!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks smiletime, Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Fiberglass is just a little something more to hold the cement together longer. I use it sometimes when I feel the need. I know a concrete company will only say it is good for one day. but I see it hold stuff together longer like stucco or plaster. it all depends. thanks mike

[@maryheimert2252]

I had a beautiful bird bath in my front garden. I guess it was handmade more than 40 years ago. Someone just drove over it - she hit the accelerator instead of the brake. It was similar to yours although it had a top row of stones mostly pink around the circumference. I am sick about losing it. I have an artisan friend who is going to see if he can duplicate it. I know this will be a big help. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mary, Mike

[@garyc3903]

Mike Thanks for all the knowledge you share.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate it. mike

[@cdamarshall5127]

Great idea and very nice finished product. I've been looking for ideas and I am going to build one. Thanks for sharing !!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@robstorms]

Thanks Mike ! I look forward to the " How I give a haircut " video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Only for pretty wimmin. lol, thanks mike

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Loved the video. Your instructions are just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gretchen, mike

[@juliegray1519]

Hi Mike from England, I hope that you are well. I made one of your uncle Jo style birdbaths last spring and it’s still going strong during the last few winter months of frost and snow. I wish I could of added a photograph for you to see it, but everyone’s impressed by my DIY. (I used 3 large metal L brackets that I cemented at the top of the base column, then I balanced the top of the bath on these. I did this so I didn’t have to drill) Keep safe and thank you for helping me, and giving me the confidence to make my lovely bird bath. Julie 😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Julie, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@sandraweiler5971]

Your bird baths are beautiful. I can't wait to try to make one myself. Thank you for sharing !!! 🌸

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Sandra, I am sure it will work out, mike

[@williambennett7699]

I so enjoyed watching this video! The current job I am on we just finished two pairs of driveway gate pillars in what you refer to as cobblestone but we refer to as river rock here on Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. We just moved down to the the house to clad the first two and a half vertical feet in the same river rock around the exterior. Big, beautiful house on amazing property that an Uncle Joe birdbath or two would fit perfectly!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks William, Mike

[@arkansas1313]

I never thought about building these with stones. I'll probably try one as a lawn project for my wife, they're a nice design! Thanks....13

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, mike

[@fotonmom]

What a great bird bath..Even better was the background story. Xmas...Uncle Joes for a haircut and glass of wine.. Can't beat that !!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@tomcrean4980]

seen this so many times love the sound of the rain and the stories thanks mike great stuff

[@woodstoney]

Nice work! Your uncle would be proud!!

[@MikeHaduck]

woodstoney thanks, sons get a kick out of this video. thanks mike

[@Christine-777]

We love this!! We have a few purchased birdbaths (and feeders) under large shade trees (zero mold issues this way!) in our North Texas, suburban bathyard, and the birds love (as do we) and appreciate it. However, a few of these would be fantastic for our country property!! Cannot wait to get started! :D Thankies ever so for sharing this detailed video, sir, and heartfelt appreciation for ingenious Uncle Joe!! May God bless you! ♡♡♡

[@Christine-777]

Omgoodness... We just peeked at your other videos and... Subscribed! Thank you, sir!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks M'Lady, I appreciate it also, mike

[@veryvermilion]

What beautiful birdbaths! You make it look so easy. Maybe I'll give it a try.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Tom, take your time I am sure it will work out, thanks mike

[@TreeHugg]

Man KZbin just isn’t like this anymore. Great video, love the stories and all the commentary. For sure wanting to build one in the future

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Conner , Mike

[@rosied9098]

You've encouraged me to try one. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ColleenHershon]

Nice tribute to Uncle Joe. Sounds like he was a nice guy. The birdbaths are very pretty.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@frankdatank2529]

Awesome work and also to ur uncle buckie

[@frankdatank2529]

Uncle Joe sorry

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, mike

[@robertlakatus4412]

Great job making uncle Joe's bird baths. Like the concept.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@Sunfire9871]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing. I am going to try one.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Penny, I hope it works out, mike

[@michelerichards7477]

Yours turned out beautiful, I must try my own. Lovely and blessings!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michele, I am sure it will, thanks mike

[@cuttlefishdreams8069]

Unique and with an awesome family story to go with. Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks cuttlefish, mike

[@smallTownRAT]

I wish I had an Uncle Joe or a Mike Haduck around to make me one of these. I want one. It's rustic and pretty and would look so nice in my yard.

[@MikeHaduck]

smallTownRAT thanks, I appreciate the comment, mike

[@ddoungpanya]

Thanks uncle Joe for passing on the knowledge. Thanks Mike for the same. I saw one at Pottery place in SoCal going for $999.

[@MikeHaduck]

Wow, that's a good thing, thanks Mike

[@fonthillfarmboy2174]

That's a great looking Stone bird bath! I've seen quite a few and that one is one of the best!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Allen, I appreciate it, mike

[@aaronwilliams7045]

Thanks sharing all of you videos A bird bath is my next plan but first I have to finish repairing my chimeny

[@MikeHaduck]

Aaron Williams thanks, Its a good think to keep going, I am glad if they help. mike

[@Heyjaybird]

Uncle Joe dang he has some sweet bird baths

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jay, Mike

[@marthasharpe3624]

Love the bird bath🤗

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Martha, Mike

[@chriskowalski7038]

Wow...great idea...And simple...Something like this would be a few $$$ to buy...very solid..

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks chris, I appreciate it. mike

[@followyourbliss973]

Thank you for sharing! I had an Uncle Joe too!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, Mike

[@followyourbliss973]

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike! Could you tell me how high it is and what is the center rod made of...looks like pvc. Thx!

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Love what you do ! . Saint Francis of bird 🐦 baths 😁

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@pugsrock3171]

So inspiring! I am full of ideas. I hope you don not mind if I borrow yours. Only difference though, I am going to leave a plastic tube in the middle of the post, and run it into the bath. Then I'll insert a piece of copper tube , so the water kinda showers out the top. You are a master mason! I mixed mortar, etc. for a stone mason, right after high school- WHAT A Job! Your contribution is truly appreciated.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Pugs, I wish you well, anything that works with the birdbath is fine, I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@Rayzer2368]

Very nice! This is just what my wife and I have been looking for.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I hope it works out for you, I been making them for the spring, mike

[@kayla-t2z]

Great job. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kayla, Mike

[@ashferraro6172]

Beautiful.exactly the style i want . Thank you and Uncle Joe. Ima giv It a try. I will be sure to tell people about u and uncle joe. Thank you again

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ash, mike

[@Godswrathishere1]

I REALLY want to try doing this. I love the look of it! We have a house built in 1900...this would look amazing in my back yard.

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Christina, I would go for it. I am sure you could do it, thanks mike

[@peggygray7313]

Watched again and building my courage to try this beauty. Do you have a video on how to build a rectangle flower box from small stones onto the ground? Would like to learn. Thank you. You and Uncle Joe are true artists.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Peggy, it's just basic stone work, I don't have anything specific but a lot of store work, thanks Mike

[@mangoyacho]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sue, I got some more knowledge myself being there, thanks mike

[@dtriniboss]

Thank you for sharing. I have been thinking about how to make a bird bath. I'm going to try your design.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, mike

[@ilonkatodorcevic9319]

Remek munka 😊 ❤ Gratulálok!👏👏👏 Köszönöm..sok sikert kívánok!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

Portland cement might just be one of the greatest inventions that there ever was.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dasd, Very true, Mike

[@wesmatson5921]

Surprised you did not include reinforcing in the rock layers, must not be needed. I'm in Kansas and will use found stones maybe other stuff. Thank you for the video. I just ordered some solar water pumps for Bird baths to include. Mine will be shallower and I am thinking about using some found concrete slab cut outs from a demolition for the base, square cut slabs 3" thick @ 12-16" squares, stacked up.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@sibleyirene]

love these...gorgeous!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, i appreciate it. mike

[@shuttlefish59]

lovely to listen to you. feel all relaxed and laid back now :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nick, that's a good thing, Mike

[@trifosagolosa]

Спасибо!!! Это прекрасное видео!!! Всё сразу стало понятно!!!Умница!

[@MikeHaduck]

Трифоса Голоса thanks you, glad you liked it, Mike

[@marvinevans5209]

Uncle Joe is got a big smile. 😊 awesome Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marvin, Mike

[@mainormurillo7254]

Great video, I sure will give it a shot,,, God knows that summer is kicking buts here in Costa Rica and I want the local birds to get a source of refreshment.. thanks !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mainor, mike

[@deanbarnett4825]

Hey this was awesome video. Uncle joe would be proud.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dean, Mike

[@edwinmonroe3474]

Hi Mike pretty cool i think I'm going to build a bird bath how fun thanks again God bless

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Edwin, thanks again, God bless, mike

[@actionjackson1642]

beautiful brother just beautiful

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jackson, Mike

[@JoshWeaverRC]

I've been thinking of getting my kids into making them from concrete, but this is even better looking.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Josh, mike

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

Brilliant and beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jacqueline, mike

[@cindyjohnson4208]

Beautiful , really beautiful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks cindy, mike

[@denislukasov4813]

That's really nice bird bath. I will do this summer as my old is broken

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Denis, Mike

[@mize_yir_bizz]

It must have been Christmas time at Uncle Joe's .. I was always aloud to have a glass of wine at Christmas time as well ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Oliver, very true. , thanks Mike

[@peterstecks7660]

Excellent Mike. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

+Peter Stecks thanks , mike

[@tykellerman6384]

Well done Mike🤠👍

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ty, I appreciate it. mike

[@badvideos78]

These are beautiful, and you make it look so easy!

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@Ac-ty8wp]

Love it, nice and sturdy looking

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks A c, I appreciate it. mike

[@maggiejolitz6156]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Maggie, Mike

[@kaseyboggs1340]

I love them...thank you for sharing!

[@MikeHaduck]

Kasey Boggs thanks Kasey, I appreciate it, mike

[@sevengal]

Yeah banks and fast food places have nice stones in landscape

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, Mike

[@JodieLynn5]

beautifully done. Wish I could get one of them. but I can just imagine how spendy postage would be...lol...If weren't for my health issues I would so try this. keep up the beautiful work. take care.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jodie, mike