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More than Just Wood Birdhouse Kits
With the nesting season approching for many wild birds, real estate is harder to come by. Cavity nesting birds must work harder to find suitable housing to nest and raise their brood. Birdhouse kits are a wonderful way to fulfill this need and more. They are great projects for kids’ church or school groups, and family projects too.
These kits have come a long way, and today there are more than just the standard wood birdhouse kits available. Many recycled birdhouse and bird feeder kits are being seen. These are made of poly lumber-or recycled plastics and last much longer, with no rotting or splitting. A one time purchase to last many nesting seasons for wild birds. Plus the fun activity of creating the house instills a sense of stewardship with children.
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Birdhouse Kits Make Great Projects
Birdhouse kits make excellent projects for church or school groups. Even as a family project-birdhouse kits can be a source of fun and togetherness. Many of the cedar models don’t even require tools for construction. They are a great way to introduce and employ stewardship with younger kids. Not only birdhouse kits, but bird feeder and bat house kits are available too.The new Totally Green Birdhouse Kit is made from 100% recycled paper, laminated into a strong board! The
1.25″ hole attracts wrens, tufted titmice, chickadees and nuthatches. With an airy weatherproof design, the birdhouse is totally biodegradable after the nesting season.
Good for kids from 3 to 103! It’s fun to assemble, by folding two die-cut pieces of board that fit together ingeniously. Then kids and/or playful adults get to paint and decorate the Birdhouse any way they want. - Bird Accessories, Bird Houses, Blue Bird Houses, Bluebird Houses, Recycled Birdhouses, Uncategorized, Wood Birdhouse
Above All, a Blue Bird House Should Be Safe
NABS Approved There are endless designs these days for a blue bird house– from basic nest box to the elaborate and decorative styles. They are made from a wood, recycled plastic, vinyl and even some metal houses claim to be for bluebirds. Of all wild birds, bluebirds require specific housing to successfully raise their brood. An elevated mesh floor for example, helps to protect young chicks from Blowflies. A predator guard will protect against squirrels and woodpeckers from enlarging the entrance hole, while also protect bluebirds and nestlings from cat’s claws, racoon’s claws, and other predators.
The best bet for a safe blue bird house is one which has been approved by the North American Bluebird Society, better known as “NABS”. There are many cedar and recycled plastic houses that are both safe and nice looking with a better success rate of raising bluebird nestlings.
NABS Approved Please look for the NABS Approved logo on your next blue bird house.
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