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RS says
Sawdust fill for some of these boxes may get wet and mushy… wood shavings of small animal bedding is preferred.
angel says
Your missing some birds. What about cardinals, blue jays, robins and a few others should be listed.
george says
these are not cavity dwelling species and so are not attracted to birdhouses…
Mare says
I’ve got bird houses that are painted bright colors, are twisted and curved, and have Eastern bluebirds, Carolina Wrens, and Sparrows that live in them each year. Have so for many years. Have friends with the same bird houses and they all have birds living in them.
glenn roth says
I found it easiest to clean out bird houses that swing open in front or side, instead of roof. Also, a couple of “finish nails” are used instead of expensive hinges, saving $$!
Garry kerr says
Nice categorised birds , many birds are really pretty well. All birds are unique and sea coastal birds.
Amy says
I have two questions…is it important for there to be perches inside the house and also I’ve seen metal ones in stores..can you use those?
raising chickens says
I am truly grateful to the owner of this web site who has shared this fantastic piece of
writing at here.
PAL says
Could you make another list. With cardinal, house finch, and goldfinch birdhouses. Thank you
Denise Stetler says
How would I find out how to build houses for the birds that come to my area, which is outside of Puerto Vallarta, MX.
Shirley Smith says
My husband just cleaned out the bluebird house, and found a fully feathered baby bird dead in it. Why would the parents have left it last year?