First DIY floating duck house.

[rosemarythyme]

I don't know a thing about ducks but that is an amazing looking build! I wonder if I floated it out in my pond if the wild ducks would be interested.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

OMG, thank goodness for the random pics on the homepage! I would have never seen this beauty!!!

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

(would LOVE to see pics of it in use)

 

[aart]

(would LOVE to see pics of it in use)

So would I!!

Hey @Simpleenough77 ...how did this work out? Got any pics installed with residents?

 

[IBB]

That is fantastic.

 

[Aunt Angus]

OMG, thank goodness for the random pics on the homepage! I would have never seen this beauty!!!

This is how I ran across it tonight. Awesome! How is it working out?

 

[CLovesDucks]

Pinterest led me to a 2012 post here on a floating duck house. This is my first DIY -
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Here are the basic steps:
Started with a pre-made playset from Gorilla Playsets
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Made a slight adjustment in the height to be more “duck appropriate” to get the basic frame:
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Next I built the platform from 2x6 pressure-treated boards:
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I used 1x6 boards to deck the platform. The inside frames are used to hold the 4 x 30 gallon barrels that were then strapped in, also note the eye bolts that would be used to anchor the house:
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The “walls” are made of tongue and grove cedar panels:
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A coat of stain to mostly match the frame:
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I cut entry holes into two of the panels. I then bolted the frame to the platform and attached the walls. Two of the walls were attached with hinges to make it easier to clean:
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Next, I built the roof. First a pressure treated plywood, then cedar shingles. This probably took the longest in the overall build:
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Another layer of stain:
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Then to complete the build, added hip-cap shingles and a solar light to the roof. And installed two hinge-mounted external ramps to result in this:
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So beautiful! I love it!

 

[aart]

Hey @Simpleenough77 ...how did this work out? Got any pics installed with residents?

How is it working out?

I tried tagging them a couple months ago.......no response.

 

[paneubert]

Every time I see this thread pop to the top, I get my hopes up that the OP posted an update. You all are cruel. Haha.

 

[aart]

Sorry Man