The following subject, Do Tree Swallows Use Birdhouses?, will be the focus of this blog post, and it will go into great detail about all of the relevant aspects of the subject. Continue reading if you want to learn more about this topic. preferred box design for Tree Swallows is slightly smaller than the nabs … Read more
Gourds have been used to make purple martin houses for centuries. Native Americans used to hang them to attract martins to their settlements to help control insects. Why do purple martin houses have to be so high? The house should be on some sort of pulley or winch system so you can raise and lower … Read more
The best dimensions for purple martin houses are: entrance hole : The diameter of the entrance hole should be between 1 3/4 and 2 1/4 inches Entrance holes measuring 2 1/8 inches are the most popular. What dimensions for a purple martin birdhouse? Box Design for Purple Martins * Compartments 7″ wide and up to … Read more
Add small, dark-colored decoy birds to purple martin houses to encourage these social swallows to check out the structures. Avoid owl-like decoys, however, which could be seen as predators and will keep purple martins away. Where should a martin birdhouse be placed? Martin houses should be placed in an open location, at least 40 ft. … Read more