Swiftlet houses are special buildings designed to accommodate swiftlet birds and produce swiftlet nests. Swiftlet nests are highly valuable food materials and have a high selling price in the market. One material that can be used to make swiftlet houses is wood. Wood has advantages such as easy availability, affordability, and sufficient strength to support swiftlet houses.
Here are some simple steps to make a wooden swiftlet house:
- Prepare the Materials and Tools
Before starting to make the swiftlet house, make sure you have prepared all the necessary materials and tools. Required materials include wood, nails, and wood cutting tools. Required tools are hammers, saws, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- Design the House
After all the materials and tools are available, the next step is to design the swiftlet house. The swiftlet house design should consider the needs of swiftlet birds such as nest size, distance between nests, sufficient ventilation, and access for cleaning the nests. You can create your own design or search for references on the internet.
- Cut the Wood to Size
After the design is made, the next step is to cut the wood to size. Make sure the selected wood has good quality and is strong enough to support the weight of the swiftlet birds and their nests. Cut the wood according to the design that has been made.
- Install the Wood
After all the wood is cut to size, install the wood using nails. Make sure the wood is installed neatly and strongly so that the swiftlet house can support the weight of the swiftlet birds and their nests.
- Install Ventilation
Ventilation is one of the important components in the swiftlet house. Install ventilation in the swiftlet house with a sufficiently large size so that air can circulate well and maintain humidity inside the swiftlet house.
- Install Nests
After the swiftlet house is installed, the next step is to install the nests. Nests can be made from natural materials such as banana leaves or bought from swiftlet nest sellers. Install the nests in the prepared locations according to the design that has been made.
- Clean and Maintain Cleanliness
After the swiftlet house and nests are installed, make sure to maintain cleanliness and clean the nests regularly. Cleaning the nests regularly can help prolong their lifespan and maintain the quality of swiftlet nests.
By following the simple steps above, you can easily and quickly make a wooden swiftlet house by yourself. In addition, you can also save costs by making it yourself.