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A combination birdhouse and open feeder built from cedar fence boards under one shared peaked roof.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — base panel | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/4" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| B — back panel 22.5° bevel. | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 4 5/8" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| C — corner pieces 22.5° angle. | 4 | 5/8" × 4" × 6" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| D — roof-slope side panels 45° angle. One gets a 1-1/2" entrance hole and a 3/8" dowel hole for the perch. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 11 1/2" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| E — wall panels 45° bevel. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 8 3/4" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| F — small wall panel 22.5° bevel. | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 3" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| G — small end panels Drilled with a 3/8" hole. | 2 | 5/8" × 4" × 1 1/2" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| H — small wall panel | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 1 1/2" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| I — wall panels 45° bevel. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 8 3/4" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| J — hinged roof/door panels 22.5° bevel. These hinge open for cleanout access. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 6 3/4" | Cedar fence board | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence board, 5/8" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Deck screws, 1-1/4" | 12 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 16 gauge, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Small hinges (for access door) | 1 pair | ☐ |
| 3/8" dowel (perch) | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: Cedar fence board, 5/8" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft
Cut parts A through J to the sizes and bevel angles in the cut list. Set up a stop block on the miter saw for any pieces sharing a length — there are several — so they come out identical without re-measuring each one.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Spring Clamps. Materials: Cedar fence board, 5/8" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft, Exterior wood glue, Finish nails, 16 gauge, 1-1/4"
Glue and nail the base panel (A) to the angled back panel (B) to form the core of the structure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Exterior wood glue, Finish nails, 16 gauge, 1-1/4"
Attach the four angled corner pieces (C) at the front and side sections with glue and finish nails, following the angles cut in step one.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cedar fence board, 5/8" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft
Drill the entrance hole and the dowel-perch hole in one of the two roof-slope side panels (D) before attaching either — it's much easier to drill flat than after the panel is fastened in at an angle.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Cedar fence board, 5/8" x 5-1/2" x 6 ft, Exterior wood glue, Finish nails, 16 gauge, 1-1/4"
Glue and nail the remaining wall panels (E, F, G, H, I) around the nesting compartments per the cut list, building out both the front nesting box and the side feeder opening.
Attach the two roof/door panels (J) with small hinges so the interior stays accessible for an annual cleanout, then glue the dowel perch into its hole.
Finish the exterior or leave it natural, and mount with hardware rated for outdoor exposure.