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How Tall Should A Bird House Be?

May 9, 2023 by admin

Try to space birdhouses at least 25′ apart, because some species are territorial and will not allow other birds to nest too close by. Of equal importance is the height of the birdhouse. For most species, bird houses should be at least five feet above the ground , if not higher. Do birds like big … Read more

Do Birds Like Big Birdhouses?

May 9, 2023 by admin

Attract Birds to the Right Size Birdhouse Generally, small songbirds need small houses; large birds require large houses house wrens are happy with an 8-inch-tall house with a 4- by 6-inch base, while a chickadee birdhouse should be 8-inches tall with a 5- by 5-inch base. Can a bird house be too big? At the … Read more