Homemade nest boxes

[leyston]

Does anyone out there have any websites/suggestions on building your own nestboxes? The only ones I can find near me (Acton, Ontario) are the large metal ones. 1 of my pairs of budgies is ready to breed, and I don't really have the money to spend on one of the metal ones ($35 +).

[Amy]

Why not buy a wooden one on eBay or something? They only cost around £5.

[Bea]

Are you talking about the nest boxs or a breeding cage? You should be able to get wooden nest boxes very cheap, about $5 canadian.

[Amy]

Yes I got mine for £3!

[leyston]

Where on earth have you found nest boxes for $5 canadian? Even on ebay they are $7.50+ US, plus shipping which I know is usually expensive. I have asked for shipping quotes from various people, but no replies yet. I am located in the Toronto area and am willing to drive an hour or so if I could get the nest boxes cheap!

[Bea]

Aren't there any pet shops around you? Most pet shops stock them.

[Joey]

Its easy to build themb but ebay is great,in the petsores they sell for high prices.15 to 20 $ Canadian.

[Bea]

GOD! That is RIDICULOUS!!:eek:

[Amy]

That much money for a bit of wood! LOL LMAO! Dear me!

[Joey]

Yeah I bought mine from a pet store for my 1st one I paid 19.99 Canadian and for the 2nd one I paid 19.99 Canadian!!!!!Plus tax.Now I just build my own.

[Amy]

Good idea, maybe you could tell us how you do it?

[Kalps]

Does anyone out there have any websites/suggestions on building your own nestboxes? The only ones I can find near me (Acton, Ontario) are the large metal ones. 1 of my pairs of budgies is ready to breed, and I don't really have the money to spend on one of the metal ones ($35 +).


heres a link on how to build one!! ive made one from this and its perfect!!! but havnt tested it out yet!:eek: :p http://www.javafinch.co.uk/box/box.html

[Amy]

They are for Java Finches but You could try it out.

[leyston]

Hi all,
According to 1 local pet store, NOBODY has any budgie nest boxes, every distrbutor is out of stock. Then I went to the local pet store that I really can't stand (because I was desperate!), and VOILA! They had beautiful wooden nest boxes for only $11.99 canadian! I have put them in my cage, and my budgies are already checking them out (only from the outside, but still, I am very excited!
Thanks for everyone's help!
Deb

[Amy]

Oooh good I hope you get some results soon!

[ETAHoffman]

I found some great ones on eBay. They cost $9.95 each plus postage. I bought 10. They also sold extra concave blocks. Well-made boxes. Wood IS expensive but postage is higher! :-(

Tom

[Amy]

10! Woa! Do you need that many?

[Mistyoriline]

Ebay has all sorts of nest!!Shop there alot for my kids!

[Amy]

I use it too! I got, a flute for £60, a riding hat for £10 and so on!

[ETAHoffman]

I just checked out the nest box construction page that Kalps so kindly linked to above. This is a very good box for budgies. If you could modify it, somewhat, so that it would include a concave block on the bottom, it would be ideal.

When I raised Javas, I used budgie boxes with great results. I'm going to have to try my hand at making some of THESE boxes now.

Thanks Kalps.

[Amy]

Oh Ok I'l have a go!