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Birdhouses
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Bird house is a man-made box provided for animals to nest in. Nest boxes are most frequently used for wild and domestic birds. There are plenty of styles of bird houses.
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Bird House
A nest box, also called birdhouse is a man-made box provided for animals to nest in. Nest boxes are most frequently
utilized for wild and domestic birds, but certain species of mammal may also use them. Lady bug and bat houses are also
popular. Most of the bird houses are cubed, and many have a sloping roof. Many have a hinged top to provide access
for cleaning, bird ringing or, when used for domesticated species, to give the breeder access to the young. Bird houses
may either have an entrance hole or be open fronted. Some nest boxes can be highly decorated and complex. Designs
mimicking human house design are common in some large gardens.
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Wooden birdhouses
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Building a Bird House:
Building birdhouses for your backyard can add a distinctive flavor to your garden, and they are an easy way to have more
birds around your home or in your woodlot. By tailoring the bird house you build to the needs of species you want to
attract will increase your chances of success. Here are some general guidelines:
- Provide a hinged side or roof so you can easily clean the house. Use rust-proof hinges to make this task easier.
- Provide a roof with at least a two-inch overhang on the front to protect the entrance hole from wind-driven rain,
and to prevent cats from reaching in from above.
- The sides of the house should enclose the floor to keep rain from seeping into the house and nest.
- Don't put perches on any bird house, the only birds that prefer them are starlings and house sparrows.
- Space next boxes at least 25 feet apart (300 feet for bluebird houses) to reduce conflicts. Most birds are
territorial and protect the area around their nest.
- Wood is a great material to use. Avoid pressure-treated lumber because when it gets wet it can give off vapors
that are poisonous to birds. Preservatives, such as paint or stain, can be used on the outside of the box.
- Do not use tin cans, milk cartons or metal for nest boxes. They can overheat and kill the eggs and young birds.
- Most houses should be attached to a post, building or tree.
Additional tips on Holoweb
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 Bird Houses - There are plenty of styles and models of bird houses, from decorative houses to models especially made for specific bird species, such as the bluebird house.
| All prices and information on this page were submitted on March 2007 - Check product source for any changes. Prices in USD. |
| The most relevant links we could find, placed here free |
 A Birds World
- Fountains, bird feeders, bird houses & bird baths are available to buy online. Shipping services to US. www.abirdsworld.com
Heartwood
- Many models and styles of bird houses, available to buy online, shipping services to US, UK, France, Canada, Australia and some other countries. www.eheartwood.com
Holoweb
- Useful guidelines for building bird houses. www.holoweb.com
Amazon
- Books about building birdhouses. Online orders, shipping services Worldwide. www.amazon.com
Bird houses for wild birds should be cleaned annually to remove old nests and kill parasites. The houses of domestic
birds should be removed and cleaned after the breeding season is over and no more young are expected.
The Country Wildwood Church:
Item # 998021w
Constructed from high quality cypress wood and incorporating a cedar shingled roof, copper ridge piece and solid copper
steeple. 8 inches by 8 inches by 17.5 inches with a 1.5 inch entry hole. The bottom of this unique house is removable
for easy annual cleaning.
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Decorative bird house
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$78.50
(Ships to US)
Buy online here
Birdhouses (Kids can do it):
Author: Renee Schwarz. Attractive guide from the Kids Can Do It series shows and tells how to build nine bird houses
using inexpensive materials.
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Birdhouses - Book by Renee Schwarz
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$11.01
(Ships to Worldwide)
Buy online here
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