Building a good Blue Bird Box

 How to Get the BLUES!

My family and friends are volunteers for building nesting boxes for the Pa. Game Comm. Other years we made wood

duck boxes-this winter -Blue Bird Boxes.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD BIRD BOX??? (see # 5)

1. Must have access to clean out old nesting material-hinged side works well.

2. Drain holes in bottom

3. ventilation holes in side

4. White metal roof-reflects sun's heat and provides longevity to box

5.Most Important- provide a means for baby birds to exit the box. You can score the wood below the hole with a saw-or glue and tack burlap-for a foothold. In a natural hollow tree, there are many nooks and crannies for a toehold-a box with smooth walls is a problem.

6, Screws are better than nails

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