Barn Swallow Nest – Modular 3D Printable Nest
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Barn Swallow Nest (Hirundo rustica) – Modular 3D Printable Nest
Support local birdlife with this realistic and practical Barn Swallow nest, designed for easy 3D printing and flexible installation.
Inspired by natural mud nests, this model provides a durable alternative that can be mounted in different environments depending on your building structure.
🐦 Multiple Entrance Options
This model includes multiple nest entrance variations:
- Front entrance
- Left-side entrance
- Right-side entrance
These options allow you to choose the best configuration based on your installation location and surrounding obstacles.
🔧 Multiple Mounting Options
Different buildings require different installation methods, so this design includes:
- Wall-mounted version → installs perpendicular to the wall under traditional roof eaves
- Vertical mounting version → designed for vertical surfaces such as fascia boards, eaves, barns, garages, and outdoor structures
This makes the nest adaptable to a wide variety of real-world installation scenarios.
🛠️ Features
- Shape inspired by natural Barn Swallow nests
- Durable reusable alternative to traditional mud nests
- Integrated keyhole mounting system
- Secure screw mounting
- Easy installation
- Clean printable geometry
- FDM-friendly design
🖨️ Printing Notes
- Optimized for FDM printing
- No supports required (depending on orientation)
- Recommended layer height: 0.2 mm
- Recommended wall count: 3–4 perimeters
- Infill: 15–25%
- Recommended materials:
- PLA (covered locations)
- PETG / ASA (outdoor use)
🌿 Help Barn Swallows
Barn Swallows are increasingly losing nesting opportunities due to modern construction methods and renovations. This nest helps provide safe nesting spaces while remaining easy to reproduce and install.
For best results, place the nest in sheltered areas protected from heavy rain and excessive direct sunlight.
If you print one, feel free to share your setup—I’d love to see where these nests end up helping local birds.
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Thank you!
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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