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QuestionHow do I keep predators away from my birdhouse?
Jeff JonesJeff Jones is a Bird Specialist based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the writer of BirdOculars, a website dedicated to helping people become better birders. He has over 18 years of experience and specializes in feeding birds and wildlife. Jeff experiments to find ways to encourage birds he wants to study and his website help others to do the same.
Bird SpecialistPlace your birdhouse on a baffled pole, which will help keep predators away. -
QuestionHow can I attract birds to my birdhouse?
Community AnswerYou should put some bird food in it, and you can vary the type of birdseed depending on which birds you would like to attract. -
QuestionIs there an easier method for building a birdhouse?
Community AnswerChoose a stable cardboard box, one that won't fall apart. Cut out a circle on one side of it, big enough for two birds to fit inside. Sprinkle the inside with birdseed. If you want it to hang from a tree, cut out two small holes on the top and put a thick string through it. Tie the top, then hang it from the desired place. Decorate it with pretty stickers! -
QuestionDo birds really start to live in the birdhouse?
Community AnswerYes, some do. Just don't put a perch on it, and make sure it is appropriate for where you are and the species you are trying to attract.
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QuestionWhere should I hang the birdhouse: on a wall or under a tree or in a balcony?
Community AnswerUnder the tree is ideal.
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QuestionWhat happens if a bird laid eggs in the birdhouse and never came back?
Community AnswerYour best bet would be to contact a local bird rescue about the eggs. -
QuestionWhat are the dimensions of a wren's birdhouse?
Community AnswerWrens are small birds, so the dimensions mentioned above will work well. Creating a 1 inch, or 2.5cm hole will work well for wrens. -
QuestionQuestion #1 says to put birdseed in the birdhouse to attract the kind of bird you want, but the last question says not to put birdseed in the house so as not to attract squirrels. What is correct?
Community AnswerI would put the bird seed on a table nearby, not in the box.
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QuestionWould it be a bad idea to use nails instead of screws?
Community AnswerScrews make it easier to take the floor or a side off for cleaning. A nail is hard to remove, and you can't really re-nail the bottom or side in if you remove it for cleaning.
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QuestionCan I add a small perch outside of the birdhouse?
Community AnswerA perch is not recommended, as predator birds can land, reach inside, and eat the baby birds.
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QuestionHow do you keep squirrels from eating the bird seed?
Community AnswerIt is not recommended to put birdseed in a birdhouse. Birds will naturally visit your birdhouse as shelter, and bird seed will only attract predators. If you keep your birdhouse high up and on a medal pole, it will keep squirrels away.
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QuestionHow long does it take for birds to come to a birdhouse?
Community AnswerSometimes it will happen the same day, sometimes it will take a week or more. They are very cautious of new things in their environment, but they will slowly adapt.
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QuestionShould I put wood shavings in a birdhouse to start it? How often should I clean it out?
Community AnswerNo. The birds will build their own nest without any help. Clean it out after the nesting birds have moved out.
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QuestionCould I put grease on the pole to keep other animals off?
Community AnswerYou can, but it's messy and could be harmful to the animals. A baffle would be preferred.
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QuestionWhy aren't there any perches on some birdhouses?
Community AnswerPredator birds can land on the perch and reach in to get to the babies and eat them. They can't really do that if they land on the hole.
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QuestionHow long does it take to make a birdhouse?
Community AnswerIt depends on your skill and tools. You can usually make one in a weekend, or even a day if you stick to it. But it takes at least a day for the paint to dry. Don't paint the insides of the house, just the outside.
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QuestionCan I build a birdhouse in a solid tree?
Community AnswerSure. But I wouldn't recommend nailing the house to the tree itself. Predators could rob the nest of eggs and/or babies too easily. Hanging it from a branch is best.
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QuestionHow can I open the bottom of the birdhouse to clean it?
Community AnswerThe screws were meant for you to be able to unscrew it with a screwdriver.
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QuestionWhat type of birds would be attracted to a rather large birdhouse?
Community AnswerProbably doves, pigeons and other birds of a similar size. It also depends on the type of birdseed you put near it.
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