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The perfect bluebird house ...
Creating the perfect bluebird house is very important if you want to attract this particular species to your garden or farm. Bluebirds are a bit fussy when it comes to birdhouses, possibly because they may have some instinctual knowledge that starlings and sparrows are threatening their breed. This is why it is important for you to take some time to build or buy the perfect bluebird house, as these choosy birds will just ignore any dwelling that does not live up to their standards. The perfect bluebird house is well ventilated and has drainage holes so that rain can drain out. The birds have an aversion to painted or varnished birdhouses, preferring natural woods instead. They are most attracted to birdhouses made out of cedar or redwood. They will feel the safest if the bottom of the bluebird house is covered with hardware cloth so that snakes and squirrels cannot somehow get at them from beneath. It is also a good idea to grease any poles around the area of the house so that it is harder for larger birds to perch near their home. Two very reputable sites that sell birdhouses are listed below. They also specialize in selling birdhouses that are sympathetic to the special needs of bluebirds.
The Bird Shed
Where to mount your bluebird nesting box
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