How to Build a Small Pigeon House

If you enjoy watching pigeons gather and play around your yard, you can make the pigeons feel more at home by putting out a birdhouse specifically designed to suit a pigeon. Pigeons require smaller spaces that are completely enclosed, which can be accomplished by making a small pigeon bird house out of paper mache. Once finished, you can customize the bird house using non-toxic acrylic paint that can be purchased from an art supply store.

Things You'll Need

  • Balloon
  • Paper mache strips
  • Bowl
  • Water
  • Straight pin
  • Acrylic paint
  • Pen knife
  • Twine
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Instructions

    • 1

      Inflate a balloon, and tie the end.

    • 2

      Fill a bowl with warm water.

    • 3

      Cut paper mache strips 12 inches long.

    • 4

      Dip the strips into the water, and drape them around the balloon. Cover the balloon with four layers.

    • 5

      Let the balloon dry completely.

    • 6

      Pop the balloon with a straight pin.

    • 7

      Cut out a 3-inch hole from the paper mache shell using a pen knife.

    • 8

      Cut out two small holes on either side of the paper mache shell.

    • 9

      Paint the shell as you prefer using acrylic paint. Let the paint dry.

    • 10

      Knot a 12 inch piece of twine through the small holes to hang up the pigeon house on a tree.