| A birdhouse is an artificial nest for birds, which is | | | | sanctuary, a relaxing place to feed and raise their |
| why it is sometimes called a nest box. It is a | | | | babies free from predators. There are also types |
| man-made box that offers birds to nest in. These | | | | of birdhouses that have baffles. This can help |
| are often used for wild and domesticated birds. | | | | minimize the entry of any lurking predators. It is |
| These are usually wooden but there is a | | | | also preferable that birdhouses are placed on |
| woodcrete too. It is a nest made from the | | | | poles. It must be placed up high so that predators |
| mixture of wood and concrete materials. Metal | | | | like cats can't easily attack the birds. Birdhouse |
| can be also used as a material in making a | | | | should also provide good drainage and ventilation |
| birdhouse but these are suitable for indoors | | | | so that the birds can breathe nicely. Well, birds are |
| because they can overheat easily in under the | | | | likely prone to heat. That is why it is also |
| sun. There are even birdhouses made from | | | | important to consider that metal birdhouses should |
| gourds. | | | | be used with caution and should be located in |
| Remember that each specific bird class prefers its | | | | shade when used, especially in the heat of |
| specific type of birdhouse. They also have | | | | summer. But during winter it gets cold easily so it |
| particular preferences regarding the locations of | | | | should be relocated in a warm place. |
| their birdhouses. For instance, purple martins are | | | | Other aspect to reconsider is maintaining a clean |
| contented hanging out in a gourd birdhouse. Wrens | | | | birdhouse regardless of the many available types |
| are usually attracted to small, enclosed houses | | | | and style of birdhouses. It should be cleaned |
| near shrubs. Bluebirds enjoy larger, single-unit | | | | thoroughly every year when the bird occupants |
| birdhouses in more open areas of the landscape. | | | | have moved out for awhile. You can use bleach |
| In garden most birdhouse should be free of paint | | | | and water in disinfecting the birdhouses and this |
| and glitz. Some birds may still make a surprise | | | | can minimize bird diseases. It should be noted also |
| visit even in the fanciest of decorative birdhouses. | | | | that wasps or bees may build up their nests inside |
| However, they prefer something plain and | | | | a birdhouse. All nesting materials should be |
| obscure. | | | | removed beforehand and disposed. So delightful |
| The best types of birdhouses offer birds | | | | bird lovers should be alert in cleaning the birdhouse. |