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Should you buy an aluminum purple martin birdhouse? ...
The purple martin birdhouse has evolved over the years from being a modern hacienda or pagoda shaped structure to an aluminum structure. There are pros and cons to both types so make sure you consider the following before buying a purple martin birdhouse. If you are going to buy the more contemporary aluminum purple martin birdhouse then you need to make sure that the house has plenty of holes for ventilation and drainage. Otherwise you run the risk of cooking or drowning nestlings. The advantage of aluminum purple martin birdhouses is that they are very easy to clean. On the other hand, the wooden martin birdhouse is a lot more traditional. However it may need to be replaced every few years as purple martins (or the sparrows that often take over these dwellings) are very messy creatures. If convenience more than looks is important to you then an aluminum purple martin birdhouse is probably best for you. If you are a steadfast gardener who keeps up with the chores, then you would do well with the traditional wooden martin birdhouse. Both types can be purchased at the following sites.
The Bird Shed More great purple martin bird houses.
The best shaped nesting hole for the purple martin birdhouse
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