I tried to make a bird feeder
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-I got a circular saw, I needed to use the circular saw
-Maybe the height of summer is not a great time to try putting out a bird feeder
-Our yard is... thriving
-Watch as my allergies slowly destroy my voice throughout the week this project took
-That definitely has nothing to do with letting our yard grow out of control
-The bugs are really happy though
-And they're growing very, very... very very big
-We literally have to wear ear protection around those cicadas
00:00 It begins
02:10 Digging
03:20 Apparently I don't know how to cut triangles
04:34 Mukade
05:00 Painting
05:48 Sakuraco
07:33 Poki becomes very obsessive about some donuts
08:59 Roof
10:52 THIS GECKO
11:44 Reveal!
12:28 Inappropriate pole
13:46 Planting the bird feeder
14:53 Birb
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-I got a circular saw, I needed to use the circular saw
-Maybe the height of summer is not a great time to try putting out a bird feeder
-Our yard is... thriving
-Watch as my allergies slowly destroy my voice throughout the week this project took
-That definitely has nothing to do with letting our yard grow out of control
-The bugs are really happy though
-And they're growing very, very... very very big
-We literally have to wear ear protection around those cicadas
-Tell me everything I did wrong with my bird feeder (I might try to fix it)
i love your channel so much!!!
Thank you!!
I keep on hoping you get a koi pond
I’m curious - does anyone know how Sakuraco boxes compare to Bokksu?
@@RachelandJunAdventures I'm curious are those coins going to make the birdhouse hot? It's lovely and I definitely know the local crows will love the shiny roof!
Bird. Cats. Cicadas. Gecko.
I love how this had gradually turned into animal channel.
I've learned more about Japanese bugs from this channel than anywhere else.
I kinda wanted a follow up on the painful insect thing and gecko.
And frog ‘o’
Yess ♥
Okay but Rachel holding up a large, hand-held circular saw with a gleefull "This was my birthday present!" is SUCH a mood.
I was impressed at how 'mirror shiny' the bottom of it was!
Honestly, Rachel and Jun are living the stardew valley/animal crossing lifestyle and I’m very happy for them. I hope one day I get to live like them too.
who doesn't 😩
07.46 You CANNOT stop Poki. Your puny human hands won‘t hold him for long!!
🤣
7:46
"MUST. HAVE. DOUGHNUT."
FOOD.IN.SIGHT.MUST.EAT.IT!
YOU CANNOT STOP HIM YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM
Just a hint... the small birds like sparrows prefer to forage on the ground, as do pigeons, if you have those visiting. I've had a bird feeder for many years and we put paving slabs beneath, so the seed spills onto those and less onto the ground where it will germinate and give you a jungle.
The birds will eat the spillage but rain does what water always does, causes seeds to grow. No matter what type of bird feeder you have seed will end up underneath. Yours is pretty darn clever and ingenious though, so congratulations! Well done! 😊👍😘🤗💖
Yeah they will still use it but at first sprinkle some underneath so they find it and then explore. They often like it if other birds like starlings make a total mess and then go eat the spilled seed on the floor. But I think it's a good spot near the tree for some of the more shy birds to use it too.
Great tips! :)
That's really interesting to know. Thanks for the advice!
Sparrows will use a feeder, they just prefer the ground or flat open feeder. Pigeons and doves are entirely ground feeders though! And incredibly messy at that lol. As soon as I put food in my doves enclosure they tip the dish over and get it all over the place lol
@@kittikat4124 Yes, can confirm, sparrows will use a platform feeder, because the one I have will get covered with 20-25 of them at once sometimes. D: (they're invasive here)
A rotary saw for your birthday? Living the good life!
I'm wondering who would give someone a rotary saw for their birthday, and how I become friends with someone like that.
A few tips: watch out wearing gloves around circular saw blades since they can pull your hand into the blade, and when you drill a hole stop when the point just starts to go though and finish drilling from the other side to make a clean hole.
Yeah that happens really quickly. A lady from my village recently lost all her fingers (besides a stump from her thumb) that way. It was... not pretty.
Yes that important!!! And also don't let hair hang down for the same reason!!!
Alternatively, clamp a sacrificial piece of wood to the underside. Then you can drill through in one pass with minimal tear out
1:27
Rachel: Which part of chomping on wood is enjoyable?
Haku: The *_chomping_* on *_wood_* part.
Makes me think if Haku was let loose in a woodworker's shop if he'd react as if he'd died and gone to heaven.
I died at how poki gave the donuts his death stare after Rachel stopped him from eating them💀💀
i dont remember if it was haku or nagi but one of them got one of those donuts out of the box they sent jun's cooking channel so he's probably been teasing the other three about them and poki wanted one! :D
@@supposedly1-2 It was Nagi!
That was a look of betrayal.
Poki glaring at the treat he can't have is hilarious. He may be better behaved, but he will always be a food goblin and we love him for it.
Poki and Pichi are certainly much happier to be adopted by Rachel and Jun, but I believe they will always retain a 'scrappy street-cat' side.
Rachel has golden hands, really. The place, the cats, the nature, the people and wildlife - immaculate vibes
"Attract birds. Don't scare them away because you're shiny. Attract...birds..." I feel this on a cellular level, Rachel.
Rachel really be living her best life and it makes me happy
Let's not forget Jun. They're both so lucky, and they seem like really good people.
It's always all about Rachel.
hi there
Thanks for the advice!! I'll make sure to do that
I'm curious will the plastic on the bottom make it hard for birds to land or walk on the surface? I'm curious cause we're going to make one for our cats too
@@SaintShion hmmm thats actually a good question. i think. looking at all the wild surfaces that birds land on all throughout the city, its safe to say that it wont bother them that much :) sure, a stone or wood type of surface would maybe be much more natural
but i think the pro of being able to keep it clean easily, outweighs most of the cons!
I didn't want the birds walking or eating on anything painted since they could scratch it up and accidentally injest it. And yeah it should be easier to take care of this way anyway, haha
@@RachelandJunAdventures No worries! You guys always try your hardest for animals! Yasashii!
I just wanted to know for my birdhouse cause I live in a desert for now T ^ T. I'm sure it'll be fine cause it rains so much in your area.
just a tip for the saw: when you measure out stuff, cut on the OUTSIDE of the pencil mark cause the blade thickness causes your measurements to be smaller than you actually want it (which might be why the triangles were smaller than you wanted)
Jun just has to buy Rachel a tool or bit every holiday and he’ll never run out of gift ideas.
Consider getting a birdbath in the garden if you want more birds around, also is great for many other animals
Maybe a little fountain, to prevent mosquitos?
Great idea. I'm considering putting a little bowl of water onto my balcony for the thirsty bumblebees that come onto it to get out of the sun.
id recommend getting a fountain based one. still water attracts mosquitos and its not good
@@user-uj6sc7ls9y dunno if you know but, if you do be sure to put some rocks or something similar in the bowl so the bees don't accidentally drown!
@@xRAINxOFxBLOODx It takes 7-10 days for mosquito eggs to grow to maturity, so getting a lightweight bird bath that you can easily empty and refill frequently will keep mosquitos from reproducing, and will ensure the water is fresh and healthy for the birds. It also makes the base easier to clean.
A large but shallow metal or plastic container is perfect - you can put a few heavy rocks in it to keep it from blowing away, and for birds to perch on. I love the look of the stone and ceramic ones, but I find them too heavy to be convenient. My parents use a cake pan on an outdoor table, and it's perfect.
obsessed with how this has become a channel where we just watch Rachel do DIY and the cats playing around
The only thing stronger than Haku's love for sticks is Poki's love for food 😂
This is the kind of life I want to achieve. You guys are an inspiration for me to work hard! 💪🏼
Poki was literally licking his chops lol PS: I'm SO happy pichi has settled into the new house and feeling comfortable enough to go on the catwalk, can you do an update about her, and also how the cats have reacted to the new house, if you think they're happier etc
Just speculation here but I think I've kinda noticed a change in how all of their cats carry themselves. Their body and muscle tone constantly look more relaxed all of the time (excepting food-tug-of-war Poki). Maybe the significant increase in space they're allowed to live in has served to constantly chill them out more?
I would be so happy to hear how the cats are adapting to the house
I agree Anthony I watched a bit of this again and they are so much more relaxed, I've learned from watching Jackson galaxy (cat expert) that each cat needs their own safe areas they alone can access, their own little bit of property. Which makes sense that the boys and Pichi now have those needs met and then some so we see a difference.
I don't mean that R&J were bad cat parents or anything before, quite the opposite in that they had a small space but put their own comfort second to cats needing a home 😺
The way Poki just sits and stares at the food in defeat lol
One of these days, Poki will just have his own food sponsors and advertisements lol
Love how comfortable Pichi is now, just lying on her side in the middle of the floor. 💛
I feel like Rachel should really get a dedicated workshop room or shed in the garden for christmas!
I'm impressed with how well the sound is stopped by the door being closed. That's a lot of sound. I'd hate it lol
12:42 never change, Haku. Always loves Sticc.
Jun's interaction with the gecko is so cute and funny haha
Hey Rachel, dont worry, theyll probably go to your birdfeeder eventually, when its been there for a while and has been deemed "not dangerous" by the birds. Sometimes though, birds prefer plain wood as supposed to painted things, I dont know if its the smell of the paint or "weird color = bad" from the point of view of the birds, but they seem to prefer just wood/natural ( a coat of some kind of waterprofing "varnish" or something might still be a good idea so it doesnt rot right away, or at least on the roof). That said, food is a great motivator, theyll come. Just be patient. I had to give away the birdhouse I made because birdhouses and birdfeeders are against the rules where I live. But it made another person very happy, so (shrugs). Are you going to make a birdbath too ? Water is often a good way of drawing both birds and other animals too like hedgehogs, both for them drinking but also cleaning themselves. I have two, one just on the ground and another one that is a bit elevated. Very popular with the birds. I change the water often.
Why are they illegal??
And a good diy varnish it coffee grounds!
@@bluefox5331 Sometimes, in densely populated areas, they are forbidden so rats and other vermin aren't attracted.
@@bluefox5331 The person might be living in a neighborhood with an HOA (Homeowner's Association) that has rules you have to live by and get fined if you don't follow them.
@@darkclouds27 yup youre right....Ill be fined. And have the very eager-to-find-faults-building manager/landlord bug me....like,FOREVER (eyeroll).
The way you guys genuinely love your cats/animals and care about them so much just melts me, there's so many pet owners that see them as toys or posessions.
It's so refreshing to see, your content always makes me feel better.
All struggles aside, I'm so envious of how you and Jun are so handy at DIY stuff :D I already kind of struggle even with instructions 😅
Yes it's impressive
I'd love to magically gain those DIY skills though currently I don't have the opportunity to do DIY. Even when I finally move out, I'm afraid I won't have the confidence to do even apparently simple DIY.
@@1Thunderfire it would be cool if we could get those skills by magic, lol 😁 but everyone has to gradually build them over time. When you see impressive projects others make, just know there were plenty of goofs & struggles when they started making things. Don't worry about confidence; you don't have to show anyone your first attempts. Just pick a small project & experiment just for fun! It doesn't have to be a big thing that requires tools. Maybe you've got a little shelf or a frame that you could paint a different color, maybe decorate a small box with paint or fabric to keep special things in. It's fun to customize things for your own needs & your own taste. Start small & enjoy the process!
@@ozkey1558 One thing I love about Rachel is that she keeps all the struggles and mess-ups in the videos. Makes me feel better when I'm staring at my hook rack, wondering how they're somehow STILL CROOKED. 😂 I never knew anyone growing up who did DIY stuff, I learned it all from the Internet, and often I'm watching very experienced carpenters who have learned how not to make those mistakes anymore. It's nice to see that the mistakes (and having to run back to get a new piece or tool) is normal while learning.
@@ILuvAyeAye true! Like when she was refurbishing the cat tower and it dragged out to ten days! 😂 I think a lot of beginners can get discouraged if they compare their own concepts to the polished works they see from more experienced people in their finished form. Watching Rachel laughing through the challenges is very encouraging! 💖
Shiny objects scare birds when sun reflects off it. Like, it's recommended to put shiny objects (foil for example) on trees to protect berries and fruits. So maybe you should paint the coin roof to make it less shiny?
I read a really interesting book called Fuzz about human tensions with animals, and it said that studies suggest that passive deterrents (things like foil, scarecrows, fake owls, etc) don't work to keep birds away over time - I think it slows down birds from approaching at first, but they get used to it quickly (like in less than a week) and then ignore it.
If she doesn't have any bird interest in a couple weeks, she might try covering the roof with something and seeing if it improves, but I don't think it will keep away birds for too long.
Pro Tip: Next time You want to drill a big hole into a plank of wood. Put it ontop of another piece of wood flat. Clamp it together and while drilling down, make sure the cut goes through the 1st wood, but not the 2nd. Going to make sure the bottom of Your wood piece doesn't get shredded.
painters tape also works!
@@NMS409I'm gonna have to try that painters tape trick!
Hi Rachel and Jun,
For the bird feeder I would recommend make some hols into the bottom part. So if there remains some rain, the food won´t stay wett. Maybe you already have them and I just did not see them ;)
I hope for your bird feeder to attract many little friends. I also have one on my balcony. It is beautiful to watch. ♥♥♥
Strays gonna be hunting and the inside cats will be so jealous. Hakus gonna do his weird biting thing
Jun: kitties we have to use this room.
Haku (in dramatic pose): Why must you make us soooo miserable?!
I miss cicadas so much. Heard them all throughout my childhood until I moved where I am now. They're loud and obnoxious, but they're the sound of summer to me.
I agree! It is exactly my memory and it is something rare now. Precious as seeing dragonflies. I would be heartbroken without either. I do hear some recently.🇨🇦🙋🐈🥰🤗
Rachel you're awesome! Such a good and creative builder of things. If I can make a suggestion: please wear solid shoes or boots, preferably steel toe when working the saw! You never know with power tools and you don't want to injury your feet!
One thing most don't know is that you can put pepper flakes in the birdseed, it'd discourage unwanted animals from eating it. As birds can't taste spice.
The brochure that comes with @ Sakura box i's well photographed/written/printed. Not only does it describe the snacks, it gives cultural context and travel tips. Thanks Rachel & Jun.
Bird water fountain would definitely interest them! And watching them bathe is super cute :)
Rachel and Jun's backyard is like animal heaven (:
Rachel displays her inner dad mode by getting a rotary saw as a birthday gift lmao the feeder came out really cute btw! Hope the coins don't get too hot when it's sunny out!
the coin shingle idea was so cute!!
Aww and the little sparrow is super young too! At 15:27 you can see its derpy little still yellow beak being open. I get you little guy. Eating seeds is hard!
words can't describe how much joy this channel gives me. thank you for always remembering us and giving us the privilege of learning about your lives and home 🤍
I made a solar bird bath 2 weeks ago and today they finally started using it! I had 3 doves and 1 sparrow all bathing together! Just be patient. The birds will find your feeder!
When Rachel was like, 'This is the difference in the volume of the cicadas with the door open and closed', I was just like, "Ah yes, the sound of summer" and paused the video for a second to listen to the cicadas screaming about it outside my own house. x3
"Maybe the geckos will move in. Or spiders. Probably spiders."
I felt that in my SOUL
The voiceover at the ending was very funny, Rachel! I’m sure it will all pan out, eventually, and you will have birds enjoying your beautiful feeder. Great job to Jun for digging the hole, in that racket from the cicadas, to put the feeder and pole into.
I wish Rachel could see this giant country house that I pass by when I travel sometimes because this house has like 20 or more GIANT immaculate bird mansions? Castles? Omg. They are amazing. I think one of them is a replica of the Canadian Parliament building. It's insane how cute they all are set up around the property.
don't worry Rachel, some birds - like sparrows - prefer to eat right of the ground, in open arreas, while other birds prefer to eat higher up! you can experiment with where you put the tree and different hights
As someone who likes the feeling of biting stuff, wood has this sorta satisfying bite to it (soft woods) and is very stimulating, I find it helps me focus extra energy. Also I kinda like the taste, do I have a problem...maybe.
Sounds like Pica if you actually eat the wood, if you don't eat it could be an anxiety disorder. But that's my opinion, I'd suggest seeing a Doctor. Be careful of splinters XD
It sounds a bit like Pica (no judgment, just sharing the info in case you wanted to look into it).
Oh, check out the movie 'Swallow' from 2019. Not porn. No really. Weird but good on this kind of subject.
I mean I can fully understand that. different textures leads to different sensory reactions, and if you’re biting it you’re probably looking for that specific reaction. eating wood though would definitely count as pica I think (like the other comments have pointed out). you might want to look into types of chew toys maybe?
it looks so satisfying to chew on, especially if you imagine having little pointy cat teeth
The sparrow's response to the shiny bird feeder is interesting- I have been trying to keep them away from my bird feeder (invasive in my area) and apparently shiny stuff scares them but not other birds, so I hung old CDs around mine
as a long term viewer of this channels it’s been really great seeing your projects get bigger and better even if you don’t always think they’re winners they’re definitely progress and inspiring!
My brother and I had to dig in the summer heat lately as well, but in the Netherlands. It was doable. RIP our 14 year old cat. Instead of sleeping on top of his catnip, he can now forever sleep under it
We're quite sad, but we know our cat lived his life to the fullest and there was no saving him in the end. He had pills twice a day for his heart like 5 years. He was able to run around, catch mice and do whatever up until his last week. We don't know what the exact reason was, but he was old and behaved sick all of a sudden, like he occasionally did before, but it was serious this time, though at least he didn't suffer too long. May your cats all have good lives while they're around as well
Great seeing Pichi! I think it's been a while since we've seen her in a video.
Rachel's becoming better at wood working!
Every time I see a new part of the house, I try to remember the house-plan and imagine what the rest of the beautiful room must look like. 🤪
"Don't show my poor craftsmanship!" No Rachel, I love your DIY projects and am astounded each time you create something new!! I have 0 skill and creativity, so anything you create is amazing to me
Rachel: *makes a bird feeder from scratch*
Me: *puts a plate of seeds on the grass and call it a day* (the sparrows, magpies, doves and mynas love it tho😂😂😂 they visit everyday for a free snack/meal owo)
4:42 we have those bugs in Jamaica too, we call them “40 legs” and their bites are excruciatingly painful.
Yay! Real power tools! So happy for your family and your new home. Watching you cut that wood so easily instead of hand sawing was very satisfying after many projects full of struggle and injury lol. Great video!
I loooooove how crafty Rachel and Jun are, and how they make such a great team! Love these DIY project videos~~
For making holes I usually use a router with a circle jig (a long peice of wood with a nail for the center of the circle)
Rachel: "We've been thinking about making a bird-feeder."
_flashback_
Jun: "We are thinking making a bird-feeder."
Yeah... Checks out I guess... 😅
It's not exactly The Godfather, but they know how to use a flashback.
A bird feeder is such a cute idea! I’ve always wanted to try and make one, but I still haven’t tried yet. 😅😂
One of my cats does the sitting backwards stretch too and I have been saying “oooh pichi stretch!” :3
Kitties so smart and curious! You know, Rachel, there's a dandy power tool that makes sawing perfect circles! I have great memories of my dad using his hand-held circular saw (like you have) like an artist on so many jobs: decks, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, even stairs! Yup, I have one too!
It took a less than a week for birds to find the feeder I put out in my patio garden due to the large amount of activity already there.
Very cute bird feeder! Rachel should offer a diy channel to teach us things :D
I'll never stop being amazed at how adept you guys are at DIYing things you want to put in and outside of your house. You're so handy, and your projects usually end up being so cute!
I love that ending and that when spiders are an option on the list, we all always say, "probably spiders" 😂 Never fails that the thing that's the creepiest is the result we get with nature.
I’m from Okinawa, it’s so funny how much poki wanted the Okinawan donut
I really want to move to Japan. There are a lot of scary things and complications involved but mukade are legitimately my biggest fear about the entire process
I never knew that "mukade" is the Japanese word for "Japanese centipede" until now.
LOL at Poki wanting the donut. He was totally focused on getting passed Rachel's arm.
Poki once again displays that he is a "brother from another mother-cat" for my cat Loki, because they both are super food motivated and are Immovable Objects when they are trying to get the food. XD
To stop the wood from splintering when you drill into it you could put another piece of wood underneath. It’s simple but it works.
1. Wood is just a thicc stick so of course Haku loves it.
2. Without seeing the full progress, it looks like some compensation for the piece with the hole was missed.
3. Of course mukade bites hurts, THEY'RE VENOMOUS!
4. CICADAS
*venomous 😅
@@patheticmortal373 Oh yeah. I always forget which is which.
Bulbasaur sharpener 😍 Jealous of the saw birthday present! It's also amazing to see how comfortable Pichi is now
Slightly addicted to those Sakuraco boxes. Always love every single thing in there (so far) I've even learnt to love tea again. ^^ Always good to see garden progress, the bird feeder is very pretty and such a cute lizard Jun spotted! 😄
Omg Poki's dramatic meow 2:45 Such a cute voice.
The feeder looks really cool! And I like Rachel's wavy hair in this video. I wonder if Rachel and Jun will do any travel vlogging this year as covid restrictions lessen? Of course, they also have a dream house now.
Wow the coin roof was such a smart idea! It looks great
I started watching this video last night while I was falling asleep and I was so confused as to why you were making a bird bath out of wood, now I'm rewatching and DUH! Bird feeder...
What a good video. So many funny and cute moments. Bird feeder is pretty too! Loved the antics of the gecko.
I can't wait to see you guys post a video of your house tour and your flourishing garden! 🥰
Rachel, you are so sweet. My mom actually realized birds LOVE when feed is placed on the ground since it mimics natural feeding and foraging ! Adorable bird feeder house, I love the coin roof,,, I wish my house looked that good
So lovely to see Pichi again in the videos! She's become so much more relaxed and its amazing to see!
It looks absolutely adorable! Maybe you'll have some crows perching on the coins or just squirrels lol
does poki do the *intense stare* at anything other than food or is that his one love
Stray cats outside
Sometimes new people
But mostly food, haha
The time stamps on this video are amazing. I know exactly where to go to see a lizard or watch Poki lose his crap over a donut. A+.
Rachel's birthday present! Jun's kitchen is so beautiful!!!
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Rachel: Omg a poisonous bug
Jun: YEEEET!
Now the cats can watch their prey from the comfort of their own home
I had a bird feeder on my window sill but no birb actually used it. Once I spilled some seeds under it on the window sill and birds actually came. So now I put a tray there and put some seeds on the tray and watch birds.
In summer a bird bath is also great!
Oh my gosh Jun playing peek a boo with the little gecko on the door was so adorable!!🥹
"Haku, your butt is facing the camera."
"Yes, they need to see that my majestic floof has come back."
Please insert the pole through the sturdy Slingy toy and anchor the toy to the base of the bird feeder. Squirrels and cats have no chance of climbing up the pole.
No squirrels here, sadly!
our last bird feeder took over a month until some birds found and used it. it is interesting to see which ones use it, so you can put in the matching birdfood
I really like the birdhouse! We're always critical of our own work. Thank you for the cool video!