I used small branches from the trees in my garden. You need a small hand saw, a bottle of wood glue and a slate tile. Some bird seeds.
How long did it take:
It took me ten days to make the bird house.
What was tricky about it:
Cutting the sticks all the same size and trying to find ones that were straight. The glue takes a long time to dry and you have to use lots of wood glue and leave it overnight to dry.
What would I do differently:
I would cut all the sticks first the next time before I start so I can measure the roof better. I am happy with the finished result.