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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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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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Bluebird Houses to Chase the Blues!
Since the hummingbirds are not yet in full force, the bluebirds are really grabbing my attention. When I get up in the morning and look out the window, Mr. Bluebird is in the same spot waiting for me to fill the dish. It’s been going on about 3 weeks, and I’m sure there is a nest in at least one of my three bluebird houses. This makes me happy! I love to watch them eat from the little dish attached to the bird feeder pole…it works perfectly. I change their food around, offering meal worms, bluebird nuggets, and Avian Cuisine’s Nutri Crumbles Bluebird Delight. They love it!
The bluebird house pictured above is actually made of vinyl-just like real houses. Consider it an investment in real estate, as it will last a lifetime and house many future bluebird families.
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