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.
Key Features for your Birdhouse
Every birdhouse should have a few key features. This ensures they're safe for birds and chicks.
- natural materials like wood
- fledgling kerfs
- clean-out door
- ventilation
- 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. Not many predators are getting inside of bird houses but the ones that do can be deterred with cones, baffles, or entrance guards.
The 6 Best Bird House Kits
Here's the ultimate list of the top 5 wood bird house kits. You'll see the highlights of each one making it super easy to pick the right one for you.
1. Best Premium Wood Bird House Kit
SparkJump Wood Birdhouse Kit
- 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
- 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
- sturdy wood
- clean out door
- comes with screwdriver
- 6 paint colors
- 2 story birdhouse
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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Available in the Apple App Store.
