What type of nesting material did you add to the box to attract the owl? If you do not see the owl in a while do you change out the bedding to allow
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I've had mine up for several months, cedar shavings. No owl or any other bird yet
2011257
They don't care about the nesting material. If they did, they'd bring it themselves :) I think it just makes us feel better to have it.
2011258
I use cedar shavings. Think I bought at a pet store. Think it the material used in hamster cages. Not sure that it 'attracts' owls but does keep the eggs from rolling around. Here is a link to site for you owl watching pleasure. This is not my box but I have learned a lot about screech owls here. http://www.chrisowlcam.net/2014/
2011259
Haven't installed yet but all the literature indicates you should include wood chips or pine straw as Screech Owls do not build anything in the box. I have other nesting boxes including Chimney Swift and it took three years for them to be used. They are now used annually. I suggest you put some bedding material in the box and then wait for nature to age it and be patient...the most important aspect of working with nature.
2011260
They don't like bedding. I leave the box bare. Last year we had 3 little ones and didn't see any small rodents for months.
2232845
I don't know. I bought mine late in the nesting season. I am hoping to get owl's next season. The nesting box is very nice though. Worth a try.
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I was told that owls can take a while to nest in a box. The best location is 15-20 feet off the ground, with access to a wide, open area, for example, the size of a soccer field. I got this information from the seller, from a local wildlife organization, and online. The seller has been EXCELLENT in answering my questions, so I suggest that you contact the seller. The nesting box is excellent quality, and the price can't be beat. Let me know if you have any questions -- Kirk Miller, kirkmiller, followed by at sign, followed by juno, followed by a dot, followed by com.
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We have double paned windows and we don't hear anything. I think the wood may act as an insulator. Seeing the birds nesting from your bedroom window is the best!
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Haha had the same problem but then,I decided to put the nesting box into the cage. Though I did get a new cage since it wouldn't work with the other one so got a new cage and put the nesting box inside. I hope this helps you out if not then I'm sorry I couldn't be any help to you.
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Google it for your particular area. Here in So OR, recommendation was to put up in late fall. That way there's lots of time for potential occupants to check it out for Spring nesting, and might provide winter shelter as well. I put mine up in Nov, but it's in an area that's good for owls but that I can't watch really well. It's March now, and I don't think it has any residents yet.
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The birds are all separate on the sheet so you are free to arrange them however you want. Mine came in black. You would have to contact the seller to see if they come in any other colours.
603979
I bought some wooden eggs and put in the nest boxes. They are laying in them now took awhile.
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I bought one and had it put up around Thanksgiving which was a little late, according to directions.I hear the owls all around, but I can't tell if they are using it yet. I do think they will use it eventually.
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I am not sure. We put it up in a tree. It has to be fairly high up. There are detailed directions included with the owl house.I think it only took a couple of weeks before an owl moved in!
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I'm actually having the same experience. In 2 weeks I've gotten one egg laid in the new boxes. I've tried showing the boxes to the hens, putting eggs in them, and making the places they are laying less appealing for nesting. Not much luck yet. I am hoping time would help them get more comfortable with the plastic boxes, but based on your experience, maybe not. I'll be interested to see others' answers.
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The nesting pads are super. I bought them as "Christmas presents" for the girls because they kept scratching their straw and pine shavings out of the nest boxes. This doesn't happen with the nesting pads--they stay right in place for the eggs to rest comfortably on. We put ours in right after Christmas and that was six weeks ago and so far we have had no need to change them out. And, when we do, we can turn them over for another round before discarding them. I think they are a worthwhile investment.
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We put ours up in the Fall which is not the time for nesting. But, we did get some owls scoping the terrain out. Spring is the best. Hope you have success as they are awesome to watch and really put a dent in the vole population.
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No! Disassembled bu very easy to put together. Plan to have help when hoisting it up into place. We have enjoyed watching two little owlets growup in the box this spring. I recently purchased another one for a second home that we have in the mountains. Enjoy!
109263
I don't know what time of year to install the nesting box. I do know that it could take up to a year or two for owls to take residence. I suggest that you contact the seller, who answered questions that I had. I highly recommend the seller
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I can't answer this question. We live in a farming area where the land is fairly flat and most of the habitat for owls and other animals have been destroyed....that's why we wanted to put some nesting boxes up. Good luck and sorry I couldn't answer your question!!
809201
We used a wood screw also. I believe there was one hole pre drilled in the nest box and we added another screw for more stability.