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WOOD SPIRIT CARVING NATIVE INDIAN 34 LARGE SLAB CEDAR
WOOD SPIRIT CARVING NATIVE INDIAN 34 LARGE SLAB CEDAR
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Hand Crafted Vintage Trailer Wood Birdhouse
Hand Crafted Vintage Trailer Wood Birdhouse
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Fairy Maiden Fountain Birdfeeder birdhouse 3 for1
Fairy Maiden Fountain Birdfeeder birdhouse 3 for1
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Country Birdhouse Rustic Condo White Kiwi Metal Star
Country Birdhouse Rustic Condo White Kiwi Metal Star
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ADORABLE FARMERS MARKET BIRDHOUSE
ADORABLE FARMERS MARKET BIRDHOUSE
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OLD MILL ROADHOUSE BIRDHOUSE
OLD MILL ROADHOUSE BIRDHOUSE
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HOBBY FUN SCRAPBOOK BIRDHOUSE
HOBBY FUN SCRAPBOOK BIRDHOUSE
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LIFEGUARD STATION BIRDHOUSE
LIFEGUARD STATION BIRDHOUSE
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ADORABLE WINERY BIRDHOUSE FINCH VALLEY WINERY
ADORABLE WINERY BIRDHOUSE FINCH VALLEY WINERY
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YACHT CLUB BIRDHOUSE
YACHT CLUB BIRDHOUSE
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DELIGHTFUL TREEHOUSE BIRDHOUSE
DELIGHTFUL TREEHOUSE BIRDHOUSE
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DELIGHTFUL GINGERBREAD STYLE BIRDHOUSE
DELIGHTFUL GINGERBREAD STYLE BIRDHOUSE
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ADORABLE TRAIN STATION BIRDHOUSE WITH RAILROAD SIGN
ADORABLE TRAIN STATION BIRDHOUSE WITH RAILROAD SIGN
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ADORABLE DINER BIRDHOUSE GREAT PLACE TO EAT
ADORABLE DINER BIRDHOUSE GREAT PLACE TO EAT
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American BirdhouseWelcome Flag Red White and Blue
American BirdhouseWelcome Flag Red White and Blue
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Hand Made Rustic Birdhouse Nestbox House Hemlock Wood
Hand Made Rustic Birdhouse Nestbox House Hemlock Wood
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12 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
12 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
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10 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
10 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
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8 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
8 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
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8 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR FREE S H
8 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR FREE S H
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BIRDHOUSE HANDMADE
BIRDHOUSE HANDMADE
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Beautiful new wooden bird house
Beautiful new wooden bird house
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2 Beautiful new wooden bird house you choose
2 Beautiful new wooden bird house you choose
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Deer Birdhouse Outdoor Hunting Cabin Lodge Tree Decor
Deer Birdhouse Outdoor Hunting Cabin Lodge Tree Decor
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Colorful Bird House Garden Decor Wildlife
Colorful Bird House Garden Decor Wildlife
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Small Warted Mix Heirloom Gourd Seeds 15 Seeds
Small Warted Mix Heirloom Gourd Seeds 15 Seeds
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Speckled Swan Heirloom Gourd 10 Seeds
Speckled Swan Heirloom Gourd 10 Seeds
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4 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTNEWWESTERN RED CEDAR
4 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTNEWWESTERN RED CEDAR
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2 BLUEBIRD BIRDHOUSE NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR BLUE BIRD
2 BLUEBIRD BIRDHOUSE NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR BLUE BIRD
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4 WREN BIRD HOUSES NEST RED CEDAR HOLE SIZE 1 1 8
4 WREN BIRD HOUSES NEST RED CEDAR HOLE SIZE 1 1 8
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Charming Country Bird House Fabric Covered
Charming Country Bird House Fabric Covered
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Cowboy Boot And Cowboy Hat Bird House Birdhouse NEW
Cowboy Boot And Cowboy Hat Bird House Birdhouse NEW
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BLUEBIRD HOUSE FEEDER MEALWORMS POST MOUNTRED CEDAR
BLUEBIRD HOUSE FEEDER MEALWORMS POST MOUNTRED CEDAR
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RUSTIC PRIMITIVE CRAFTED BIRDHOUSE BIRDS GARDEN DECOR
RUSTIC PRIMITIVE CRAFTED BIRDHOUSE BIRDS GARDEN DECOR
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Resin Western SADDLE BIRDHOUSE Cowboy Unique collection
Resin Western SADDLE BIRDHOUSE Cowboy Unique collection
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Resin ROOSTER SHERIFF BIRDHOUSE Chicken collectible
Resin ROOSTER SHERIFF BIRDHOUSE Chicken collectible
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6 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
6 BLUEBIRD BIRD HOUSES NESTWESTERN RED CEDAR
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XL FALL BIRDHOUSE PUMPKINS DECORATIVE HOUSE FLAG NEW
XL FALL BIRDHOUSE PUMPKINS DECORATIVE HOUSE FLAG NEW
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FALL BIRDHOUSE PUMPKINS MINI DECORATIVE GARDEN FLAG NEW
FALL BIRDHOUSE PUMPKINS MINI DECORATIVE GARDEN FLAG NEW
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BIRDHOUSE AND BIRD garden flag w flowers NIP
BIRDHOUSE AND BIRD garden flag w flowers NIP
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is it bad to put a birdhouse near a bird feeder?

I want to put a birdhouse in near a bird feeder. I don't know much about birds so i'm wondering if putting the two close to each other might cause problems between the birds in the house and the birds at the feeder

Yes it would as birds can be quite territorial over their nesting site. The other birds visiting the feeder will disturb the nesting pair. So the bird house would not be used.

Here is a site with good info on siting a nesting box.

http://www.bto.org/nnbw/essentials.htm

Beulah

Heath Outdoor Products Deluxe Bat House Heath Outdoor Products Deluxe Bat House

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Bat house reduces pesky yard and patio insects The cedar house serves as a base for bats, which rid the area of flying insects like mosquitoes and gnats. Enjoy summer nights outside without the need for bug sprays, traps or citronella...

Features

  • Aromatic cedar
  • Larger capacity
  • Chalet roof
  • Grooved front panels
Gingerbread style birdhouse - Style 30206 Gingerbread style birdhouse - Style 30206
List Price: $24.95
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This gingerbread style birdhouse is really made of wood, but looks scrumptuously delicious anyway. 10 1/2'' x 5 1/2'' x 12 1/2'' high.

Features

  • Looks like gingerbread!
  • Made of wood
  • 10 1/2'' x 5 1/2'' x 12 1/2'' high
Camper Birdhouse Trailer Bird House Airstream style Rv Home Decor Yard Garden Porch Patio Birdfeeder Camper Birdhouse Trailer Bird House Airstream style Rv Home Decor Yard Garden Porch Patio Birdfeeder
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Brand New ! How adorable . Our trailer birdhouse has the look of a fun retro 1950's mobile trailer. Stainless steel look body and rivets with adorable striped awnings and a red door, this little beauty will stand out in your landscape...

Features

  • Measures 5 1/5" height and 8 1/2" width.
  • resin
  • handpainted
Backyard Birds CD Backyard Birds CD

Sale Price: $14.99

 

Description

Backyard Birds CD. This album features the common birds we see in our backyards and was created especially for people who appreciate birds and how they enrich our lives with their inspiring songs and melodies...

Features

  • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
  • Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured.
  • Great Gift Idea.
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Castle Martin Birdhouse Woodworking Plan Castle Martin Birdhouse Woodworking Plan

Sale Price: $10.99

 

Description

According to the Purple Martin Conservation Society, the Purple Martin is the only North American bird species entirely dependent upon human-supplied nesting cavities for reproduction. This 9-room martin house has interlocking plywood panels which form the inside structure and extend as the outside walls...

Features

  • This is our product offering of woodworking plans and instructions to build the project shown above.
  • We do not sell the actual pre-built product or kit. We sell plans on how to build the item shown.
  • Our No.14 series woodworking plan is proudly designed in the USA.
  • WOOD NOT INCLUDED. This pattern is rated for beginner carpenters, woodworkers and craftspeople.
  • Questions about our product? Please email us first before you buy. We are here to help!
Barber Pole Birdhouse ~ Beauty Shop or Barber Shop ~ Great Decor Item Barber Pole Birdhouse ~ Beauty Shop or Barber Shop ~ Great Decor Item

 

Features

  • 12" x 3" x 3-1/4
  • Neat Gift item for anyone who works in a barber or beauty shop
  • ** Special design - artist unknown
Birdhouse and Roses Unique Kitchen Sponge Birdhouse and Roses Unique Kitchen Sponge
List Price: $4.99
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Description

We are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product. Sponge Color may vary as we carry ones with a Blue, Pink or Yellow Base, this does not affect artwork in anyway. All purchased Items will arrive via USPS and a the tracking # will be sent to you...

Features

  • Sponge Has Vibrant Permanent Artwork
  • Soft Felt Surface - Anti Microbal
  • Measures 4" Round in Diameter
  • Color may vary as we carry ones with a Blue, Pink or Yellow Base, this does not affect artwork.
  • Permanent Image will not Wash off or Fade
Decorated Mouse Pad with man, human, body, individuals, individual, raven, persons, humans, people, pets, bird, animal, person, birdhouse, black, house Decorated Mouse Pad with man, human, body, individuals, individual, raven, persons, humans, people, pets, bird, animal, person, birdhouse, black, house

Sale Price: $9.95

 

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Professional "Brite White" fabric mouse pads are among the most versatile and durable, providing brilliant graphic reproduction for spot color or full color imprints. This durable polyester surface is above industry standards and provides a superior product value overall...

Home Bazaar Honeymoon Cottage Birdhouse With Bracket Home Bazaar Honeymoon Cottage Birdhouse With Bracket
List Price: $110.00
Sale Price: $88.56

 

Description

HB-2017 Home Bazaar's Signature Series features the largest and most elaborately decorated pieces. Topped with rich, western red cedar shingled roofs, these houses and feeders can be paired with one of the perfectly matched pedestal...

Features

  • Functional birdhouse for outdoor use
  • Fully assembled
  • Wood construction, unpainted interior, ventilation and drainage
  • Correct hole size for common nesting birds.
  • Minimal assembly/ Phillips head screwdriver

How to Select The Perfect Decorative Bird House Material for your Birdhouse

If you have gone to your local pet store, you would have discovered that there really are a lot of different decorative bird house designs made up of a similarly dizzyingly variety of materials ranging from metal to colorful plastics to wood. However, if you would like to build your own birdhouse instead of buying a ready-made one, the best material to choose to construct your birdhouse is wood because it is easy to cut, it has naturally attractive designs, it is weather-proof and most importantly it doesn't stand out like a sore thumb in the middle of your backyard.

Let's dwell a little on the properties of wood as a material for your decorative bird house construction.

First, wood has good insulating properties. Choose wood that is at least three quarter inches thick to maximize its insulation benefits so that your nesting birds will be nesting in a comfortable temperature in your birdhouse.

Second, although wood is naturally durable, some woods are better then others at resisting decay. Since your birdhouse will be going through rain and shine everyday, you should pick a wood that is more decay resistant so that it will be longer lasting. Ideal material choices for wooden bird house will be cedar, redwood or bald cypress.

If you have an existing birdhouse that is made up of pine or plywood, you can coat it with a water-based exterior latex paint. Be sure to only coat the exterior of the birdhouse and not the interior or the birdhouse entrance. Usually, coating the exterior with a dull, earth-tone color will be sufficient to keep the boards from rotting.

Why do we recommend painting the birdhouse exterior with a dull, earth-tone color ? Well, a earth-tone color will not absorb heat as much as a darker or more striking color. Different colors absorbs different amounts of heat. Darker colors tend to absorb more heat and as a result, it becomes warmer. Light, earth-tone colors reflect more light and so the surface feels cooler. Another reason why we recommend painting your birdhouse a dull, earth-tone color because it is less likely to attract predators to your birdhouse.

Regardless of the colors that you chose for your birdhouse, you should never use paints that contain lead or use any harmful chemicals like varnish on the wood surfaces of the birdhouse. Wood surfaces, due to their inherent properties, will tend to break down and chip off after being exposed to the natural weather elements. If the birds accidentally ingest one of the wood chips that is covered with toxic paints or have been treated with harmful chemicals, the bird may die of poisoning. If you do need to treat the wood, use non-petroleum based, naturally occuring oils like linseed oil. Petroleum based liquids tend to stick on the bird's feathers, causing them to be wet and sticky and as a result, it will make it very difficult for the birds to make a quick escape when a predator is near.

Next, to put everything together, you can either glue the wood pieces together or you can nail them together. If you want the birdhouse to last longer, glue the wood pieces first then nail them. However, one thing to note is that, none of your nails should not be sticking out. Nails exposed to the rain will gradually become rusty. When birds accidentally cut themselves on the exposed nail, it will be seriously injured. Moreover, when humans accidentally get cut by the nails, they may also get an infection from the rust.

For the interior of the birdhouse, you should consider placing some rough sawn wood to act as a "ladder" to make it easier for the nesting birds to get in and out of your birdhouse. Most birdhouse are quite small in size and since wood has a smooth texture, sometimes it is hard for the birds to get out of the birdhouse. You can also consider making small notches on the inside of the front face of the birdhouse which can also make the birdhouse more bird-friendly.

About the Author

Alvin is a avid bird watcher and likes to help people Build Bird houses or Buy Birdhouses. His website also include tips on maintaining decorative birdhouses.

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