Waxeye / Tauhou & Chicks
For the one who keeps the little ones fed. A waxeye and two waiting chicks capture the family routine, for a parent or grandparent who knows whose turn it is next.
17 cm high × 26 cm wide; approximately 300 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
Style With
Waxeye / Tauhou & Chicks
A familiar sort of busy.
One waxeye leans towards two waiting chicks, all balanced on a single branch. The eye ring and tiny open beaks make this family scene easy to recognise. Give Tauhou & Chicks to a parent, grandparent or someone who is always looking after the little ones. They can choose the timber perch; you have already picked the bird.
Steel that changes with the seasons
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
Choose a perch. Tap it in.
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
Packed flat. Someone in mind.
Packed flat in Metalbird gift packaging, ready for someone to choose its home. Check the dimensions before choosing the spot.
The useful details
Specifications and what’s included
17 cm high × 26 cm wide; approximately 300 g. Made in New Zealand from 3 mm Corten weathering steel.
One connected steel silhouette with integrated mounting spike and flat gift packaging. Hammer or mallet not included.
Delivery and returns
Most orders leave our Auckland warehouse within 1–2 business days. We aim for same-day dispatch on orders before 12 noon NZT, Monday to Friday; this is not a guarantee. Standard delivery after dispatch is usually 1–2 business days in Auckland, 2–3 across the rest of the North Island and 3–4 in the South Island. Courier delays can occur. NZ-wide shipping is $9.99 NZD per order, with free standard shipping on orders over $150 NZD excluding rural delivery. Checkout confirms the applicable charge.
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How big is it?
17 cm high × 26 cm wide; approximately 300 g.
What is it made from?
3 mm unpainted Corten weathering steel, made in New Zealand.
How do I fit it?
Choose sound, solid timber with space around the silhouette. Hold the branch securely, angle the mounting spike slightly downwards and tap the thick end with a hammer or mallet until steady. Hardwood may need a pilot hole. Wear gloves and eye protection. A timber fence post or wooden planter gives you an alternative to a living tree.
Do I need a tree?
No. Sound timber such as a fence post or wooden planter works too. For a living tree, check the tree-care guidance in our Help Centre before fitting. No tree-safety guarantee is implied.
Will it rust or stain?
Corten is weathering steel. Its grey surface changes through orange and brown tones as a natural rust patina develops. Colour and timing depend on the setting. Keep it well drained and allow for rusty runoff, which can mark paving, pots and nearby surfaces. This is unpainted steel, not a permanent black finish.
What comes with it?
One connected steel silhouette with integrated mounting spike and flat gift packaging. Hammer or mallet not included.
Can I return it?
Request a return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused, uninstalled and in original condition, without weathering, patina or marks. Email [email protected] with your order number first. You cover return postage unless Metalbird made a mistake.
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