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What color should you paint your wooden bird house?
Should you leave your wooden bird house its natural color or should you paint it? This might very well depend on the type of bird that you want as a guest in your back yard. Here is a brief rundown on attracting birds with colors. If you want to attract woodpeckers and flickers then you should leave the wooden bird house as natural as possible as they are attracted to weathered dwellings. Bright red will attract bluebirds and blue jays which identify the color with bright berries. Robins and eastern bluebirds are particularly attracted to green as it reminds them of the shelter of trees. However, if you are considering attracting birds with colors, try to choose latex based paints and avoid oil paint or varnish, as this can be toxic to the birds. Paint only the outside of the bird house. If you are looking for a brightly painted wooden bird house that is made with materials that are safe for birds, we recommend the sources below. If you look at the designs on these sites you will see how the manufacturers have taken the guesswork out of attracting birds with colors, by offering wooden bird houses that are specifically created to appeal to different species.
The Bird Shed
Where to find birdhouses for sale
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