This post covers the best bird house kits you can get right now!
Expand your yard's real estate for your feathered friends with these easy to make, year round bird houses.
Decorative vs. Safe Bird Houses
There are several features that make bird houses safe. This ensures they're safe for birds and chicks.
- untreated wood
- clean-out door
- ventilation
- kerfs
- predator guards
Fledgling kerfs are notches on the inside walls of the birdhouse for chicks to get out. You can add kerfs to your birdhouse if it doesn't come with them.
Predator guards are easy to add & not many birdhouses come with them. You an use cones, baffles, or entrance guards to keep them away.
The 6 Best Bird House Kits
Most of the bird houses on the list are fun activities that are more decorative than functional. Adding a few features like kerfs, ventilation, and an access door for cleaning will transform them from pretty to functional!
Here's the ultimate list of the top 5 wood bird house kits. You'll see the highlights of each one making it easy to pick the right one for you.
1. Best Premium Wood Bird House Kit
SparkJump Wood Birdhouse Kit
Skip the perch since it gives predators easy access to birds. Simply remove a panel at the end of the season to clean it out and this could be more than a decorative bird house.
- easy to assemble
- fun & intricate design
- kid friendly / some supervision required
- hammer not included
2. Best Budget Bird House Kit
Beetle & Bee Build A Bird Bungalow
Skip the perch. It makes it easier for predators to get to the nest. Many birds also don't need perches.
- sturdy wood construction
- easy assembly
- 4 basic paint colors
- simple design
- kid friendly
3. Best For Small Children
Home Composer Bird House & Wind Chime Kit
- no hardware needed
- easy assembly
- 10 paint colors
- lightweight
4. Best Value Bird House Kit
Crafty Happitoys Bird House Kits - Pack of 15
- 3 different shapes
- stickers, twine, and paint kits for each house
- best for small children
- no hardware needed
5. Most Unique Wood Bird House Kit
CEDAR ALPHA Lincoln Log Bird House Kit
- paintable
- rustic & charming
- better for older kids
- very little hardware involved
6. Most Detailed Bird House Kit
SparkJump Cottage Birdhouse Kit
Again, skip the perch and lower (or omit) the roof above the fake door and birds can actually nest in it safely!
- sturdy wood
- clean out door
- comes with screwdriver
- 6 paint colors
Must Have Tools
The paint and paintbrushes in the kits are basic. A couple inexpensive upgrades go a long way if you want more detail.
Any acrylic paint will work on these wood bird house kits.
Plus they're versatile. You can use them on other projects, like painting flower pots or bee stations.
The paintbrush in the kits can be a big hit or miss.
Sometimes it's better for smearing instead of precision painting.
Consider picking up a few paintbrushes with better bristles.
Which bird house kit did you choose?
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