Basic Tips to Bird Houses

To some people bird watching is a passionate hobby, so much so that they want to be able to observe the creatures daily in their own backyards. Readily available bird house plans allow birding enthusiasts to create a safe haven for their favorite animals as well as to secure a means to watch the birds' nesting and feeding behaviors. From the tradition wooden bird house to hose made from more modern and creative materials, birdhouses are entertaining and education as well as providing the birds with a against predators and the elements.

Features of a Good Birdhouse

If you are actively considering how to build a birdhouse, here are a few common guidelines for design and use
  • It's advisable to purchase or to build untreated, wooden birdhouses. Pressure treated lumber or plywood give off poisonous vapors when wet. Tin or metal boxes and cartons overheat in hot weather, which could kill eggs and young birds.
  • The wood should be three-quarters of an inch thick.
  • There should be four, quarter-inch drainage holes on the bottom of the birdhouse and two five-eighths of an inch ventilation holes near the top.
  • Birdhouse designs should incorporate a hinged side or roof to allow for periodic cleaning. Rust proof hinges are best and a locking mechanism to discourage raccoons is advisable.
  • Only Starlings and House Sparrows prefer perches so they are not necessary on your birdhouse.
  • The floor should be recessed a quarter of an inch to prevent rotting by moisture.
  • The roof should be sloped and extended to prevent wind driven rainwater from getting inside.
  • The interior walls should be grooved or made rough to enable baby birds to climb.
When buying a birdhouse in a retail venue, ask to see the item outside its packaging to make certain these key features are present. Also examine the box for any imperfections that might cause injury to the animals or that will allow water to leak in from rain for from yard sprinkler systems.

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