Duncraft's Guide to Bird Houses
More Bird House Info:1. Before Buying a Bird House2. Specs for Bird House Nesting Boxes 3. List of Birds That Live In Bird Houses 4. The Right Placement & Territory Size 5. When, Where and How Many Houses 6. Solutions on How to Keep Predators Out 7. How to Help Birds Make Nests 8. Building Habitats for Birds How to Help Birds Make NestsBirds build nests from early spring through the summer in which to lay their eggs. Finding materials to construct a nest can be a time-consuming process -- you can help.Collect construction material that birds use to build nests:-Cotton Batting-Cut Dried Grass -Hair (Pet or Human) -Fabric Strips -Feathers -Short Sticks -String -Yarn -Horse Mane & Tail Combings A few hints to help make life easier for the nesting birds. The string, yarn and fabric strips need to be less than 6" in total length -- for ease of weaving. Do not cut dryer fabric softener sheets into strips because the softener may be harmful. Avoid offering lint from the dryer, while soft to the touch it may fall apart in the rain. Never use fishing line. Place the construction materials in a suet basket or plastic mesh bag so they are easily accessible but will not blow away. Hang your nesting materials on a fence or on a tree branch, near a bird house. Maintain a muddy spot in your yard or garden for barn swallows. They will use the mud to construct their nests not far away. Place a feeder and birdbath close to an active bird house -- it's like a corner store for the family. Nesting parents always need a quality food source and this will help assure a strong start. Duncraft — Building Habitats for Birds© Since 1952 —
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