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Rustic Bird Houses

With our busy modern lives and urban living too few of us get the opportunity to connect with Mother Nature. One simple way to get a little closer is to invite your local bird population. No matter how small your space is you can install a couple of rustic bird houses and quickly the birds will arrive.

There’s a peacefulness that comes with watching these beautiful little creatures flutter around chirping up a storm as they found today’s meal or enjoy a quick bath. And when they discover their new nesting option you’ll find out just how excited they can get. It’s impressive!

Rustic houses are a great addition to a country style home, a cabin, or even a condo. Rustic can be worked into almost any décor and it’s definitely a great look. Even the birds love it!

And here’s something else to consider. If you choose to buy your rustic bird house online you can support a third world nation at the same time.

You see many of their local artisans struggle daily to sell their product so that they can feed their families. Some areas have formed co-ops that help these craftsmen and one product that is frequently seen is the rustic bird house.

So for a very affordable price you an get the bird house you’ve been looking for and you can keep yourself and your local residents happy. A rustic house isn’t a requirement it’s just a very neat yard addition. But there are some things to be aware of before buying.

1. Hinges – your bird house needs to have a hinged roof or side so that cleaning it is an easy task. The hinges need to be rust proof to extend the life of the hinges.
2. Drain Holes – you need a minimum of a ¼” hole in the bottom of the house for drainage.
3. Ventilation Holes – drill two 5/8” ventilation holes on the sides of the house.
4. Spacing – birds are territorial and so you need to leave at least 25 feet between houses. For bluebirds make that 300 feet.
5. Overhang – there should be a 2” overhang on the front to protect the entrance from cats and other predators and also from the rain and wind.
6. Perches – your sparrow houses need perches.
7. Wood – use wood to build your houses or buy only wood houses. The wood should not be pressure treated as when this gets wet the vapors are poisonous.
8. Eviction – don’t be surprised if some other residents such as the squirrels or mice take up residence and leave you in a lurch. You might have to do an eviction. I know it’s tough but it’s all about the birds.
9. No Metal – Do not use tin, tin cans, or other types of metal to build houses. These materials get too hot and can actually cook the eggs. That’s a horrible thought!
10. Location – place the houses in locations that are attractive to the type of birds you are attempting to entice.

Now that you have decided that this style will look great in your yard it’s time to go hunting for some fabulous rustic bird houses. There’s some great buys online that will certainly impress you and keep your pocket book healthy!

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