Wood Duck boxes

woodhawk · Jun 26, 2017

My sons want to start building duck boxes and I was wondering what would be a reasonable price for an all cypress box. The both like woodworking and they are trying to earn some gas money. I am trying to see if it is a feasible endeavor. So basically my question is, what would someone be willing to pay for a quality box?

Para Bellum · Jun 26, 2017

You can build a wood duck box out of one 1X12X12' cedar board with very little waste woodhawk. 2 hinges and a small piece of hardware cloth and you're done. Rough cut cedar boards this size usually run anywhere up to $35 a piece. Hope this helps.

kevbo3333 · Jun 26, 2017

That's awesome that they want to earn money and build box to help the wood duck population.Sadly Most people I know wouldn't buy them as they would make their own. I'm sure you could post some of Craigslist, gon marketplace, and Facebook marketplace and sell a few. As for price I would guess somewhere around the $50 mark for the box or $75 for a box on a pole with a predator guard. Should be able to about double your money.

Barebowyer · Jun 28, 2017

Sounds like a worthy endeavor. I think it's a good idea and I think a lot of folks are too lazy to build their own these days. I think they should give it a whirl.

C.J. · Jun 29, 2017

If you make some mounted on a pole with a secure well attached predator guard .

king killer delete · Jun 29, 2017

Be careful and do not turn this thread into a want to buy or sell.
Please Information only. PM are also OK.

king killer delete · Jun 29, 2017

Another thing that a wood worker could build is a wooded dilla trap.

Core Lokt · Jun 29, 2017

king killer delete said:
Another thing that a wood worker could build is a wooded dilla trap.

Yep and they work! I have the plans from the ones we made I can share if they are interested.

ucfireman · Jun 30, 2017

I bought a few years ago for 50.00 each made from Cypress. I myself am too lazy and I would buy 1 or 2. I say go for it. If nothing else it is good family time and lesson in Capitalism. I used a 4 inch toilet flange mounted on the bottom and 4 inch PVC post. I had seen somewhere that would work to keep predators out and you didn't need a guard.

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