Diy Bluebird House Plans

November 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Diy bluebird house plans

And a drill. Here are your plans. And print this off if you like or just look at the sizes those are

What is the best design for a bluebird house?

They found that, when given a choice, eastern bluebirds consistently chose to nest in boxes with oval holes measuring 2 inches tall and 1 3/8 inches wide. (Oval holes can easily be fashioned by drilling two overlapping holes using a 1 3/8-inch drill bit.)

What size hole is needed for a bluebird house?

Cut the front of the box, 5" wide and 10 3/4" long, with an entrance hole (a 1 1/2" hole for eastern bluebirds or western bluebirds, and 1 9/16" hole where ranges for the two overlap with mountain bluebirds) whose center is 2" from the top and 2 1/2" from each side.

How high should a bluebird house be?

Height: Bluebirds nest within a wide range of heights, from two to 50 feet. Mounting at eye level provides easy checking; however, if cats or other predators are problems, hang nest boxes at least six to eight feet from the ground.

Should a bluebird house have a perch?

Do not equip a bluebird nesting box with a perch. Bluebirds do not need perches; however, nest competitors such as house wrens and house sparrows will use perches to gain access to a box.

Do bluebird houses have to be made out of cedar?

Materials - Most bluebird boxes are made of wood. The best types of wood to use are insect and rot-resistant species like red cedar, white cedar, and cypress. You can also use white pine, but it does not typically last as long as the first three.

Why should bluebird houses face east?

Place your bluebird nesting box so that the entrance faces away from the hot sun and away from the prevailing wind. I usually place them facing East, since our strongest winds come from the West and South. We also get really hot afternoon sun, so I consider that as well when placing the box.

What is the best color for a bluebird house?

Gray, dull green, tan, or brown, are colors that make bird houses or bird feeders less visible to predators because they blend in best with natural surroundings. Avoid metallic or fluorescent colors as they tend to be so bright, they offer no cover from predators.

Should bluebird houses be vented?

Birdhouses should have ventilation and drainage holes to prevent overheating or drowning of baby birds.

What month do bluebirds build nests?

Bluebirds begin scouting out nest boxes as early as late February, or even earlier in the south. If conditions are favorable, they sometimes continue nesting into August or even September.

Do bluebird houses need to be on a pole?

House Placement A bluebird house should be mounted on a pole or post roughly 4 to 6 feet above the ground in a relatively open area, with the entrance facing a large tree or shrub 25 to 100 feet away.

Do you clean out bluebird houses?

Nest boxes should be cleaned out each year. You will greatly increase the chance of bluebirds (and other desirable species) nesting in your box if it is cleaned annually; this is why our box design comes with a pivoting door.

Should bluebird houses face north?

What direction should a birdhouse face? A birdhouse and its entrance hole should face away from prevailing winds. In the United States, it's very common for a birdhouse to face east, which is often faced away from the prevailing wind and the strong afternoon sun.

How do you winterize a bluebird house?

Start winter-proofing your birdhouse by sealing the ventilation and drainage holes to keep warm air trapped inside. You can seal holes with rags, hay, foam weatherstripping, duct tape (on the outside), or any material that will prevent wind from entering.

How do I keep sparrows out of my bluebird house?

Third height matters house sparrows prefer boxes mounted five feet above the ground and higher. So

How do I keep squirrels out of my bluebird house?

Squirrel-Proof Your Birdhouse

Add a metal ring around the entrance. A squirrel will not be able to chew through the metal, and this will discourage them or even make it incapable for them to stay in your birdhouse.
Extend the birdhouse roof four or five extra inches.

Can a squirrel get into a bluebird house?

Raccoons and Red Squirrels They are intelligent and are good climbers; they can reach into a nest box hole and remove its contents. Red squirrels can enlarge the hole of the bluebird house and even take up residence if able to get inside.

Can you put a metal roof on a bluebird house?

Weather resistant materials such as plastic, Hardie Board or roofing shingles can be used for the roof, if there is sufficient insulation underneath (see Heat & Cold Protection). A single sheet of plexi-glass or a galvanized metal roof is not recommended because of mortality from overheating.

Is it OK to nail bluebird house to a tree?

Do not nail a birdhouse to a tree. Nails can cause damage, and over time could introduce wood-decay fungi that will rot the tree. Do not hang a birdhouse on a branch using a tightly wound string, cord or sling.

Should you paint a bluebird house blue?

You may leave the wood its natural color or paint the bluebird house any dull color; do not use white. Do not use chemical- treated wood and don't add a perch.