
Although many birds prefer to build their own nest, there are still many different types of birds will be happy to create a house in your nest box. However, all boxes are the same and it is important to choose a nest box is that it is suitable for your garden and the birds that frequent it. Birdhouses come in a variety of sizes, are made of different materials and different size entry holes.
When choosing a nest box, it is important to think of it as both functional and attractive. In fact decorative boxes have become very popular these recent years that people are a feature of their birdhouses. They come in a massive range of different colors, styles and shapes and there will certainly be a house in your garden!
Its worth investing in a birdhouse in good quality that has been built from quality materials – a birdhouse of high quality should last a number of years. If you choose a birdhouse wood-based so all wooden components were treated with paint resistant to weather or for a maintenance free option to consider choose nest boxes constructed of durable plastic.
Your nest box should also be easy to clean (with features such as a roof removable) and have drainage holes. Do not choose a birdhouse with a perch outside the entry hole only encourage him to visit the predators The Birdhouse. Keep your birds away from home soil preferably mounted on a pole or if it is not possible to hang from a tree proper.
If you are not looking for a particular species of birds you can choose a conventional or decorative birdhouse for your garden, look for birdhouses with a hole of entry between 1 and 2 inches. Some species, however, have preferences about the size of the entrance hole and the size / type birdhouse, they prefer to nest in.
The beautiful Purple Martin bird likes to have an entrance hole between 2 and 3 inches in diameter and their nesting box be covered with white paint. Often these homes have a collection of "pods" stacked together to host a number of families Purple Martin.
Birds such as Bluebirds, Nuthatches and chickadees seem to prefer well camouflaged, natural-looking boxes. Anything rustic and made from Wood generally works well. Chickadees prefer nest boxes that allow entry at the top rather than later.
Wrens are very easy to accommodate as small and plain boxes. The entrance hole should be about 1-1.5 inches to ensure predators can not penetrate inside, but the wrens Can.
At the location of your nest box is usually best to place them in an open space to discourage predators and allow the birds to easily find the nest box. In colder climates, consider converting the entrance hole of the shelter wind to protect young birds against the cold winds of winter. If your nest box is hung from a tree to ensure it is at least 5-6 meters high to protect the birds and squirrels, cats and other predators.
About the Author:
Tom White is the owner of BirdShopper.com. BirdShopper.com stock a wide selection of bird feeders, birdhouses and bird baths to suit a variety of budgets and have been selling online since 1994. On the website you’ll also find advice on choosing bird feeders/ birdhouses and tips on attracting birds to your backyard.
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