I have 2 of these nesting boxes on 2 separate windows for a month. Has anyone had a bird use this to nest? If so what do you think drew them to yours?
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We have had ours up since April and have had some activity, but not inside the box where it should be. I bird built a nest on the top of the box, kind of funny. He was a larger bird so I am sure they could not get inside the house. Other then that nothing inside, hoping for some activity next spring.
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Helen, My main concern was sparrows, and I read someone's report about smaller birds building nests inside the spikes. I decided to try the inexpensive package, and it has helped a lot. That's not to say that during the spawning season, these sparrows haven't tried building a nest inside the spikes. I have stayed on top of the situation and have noticed much less activity as time goes on.
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I have not had any birds crash into the window where I have the feeder. I have had birds fly into our 12ft. slider at another location where they see the reflection of the TV. It sounds like your female may be on the dense side so matter what you do, she would probably crash into your window feeder or not! I feel bad for her, too!
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Hmmm I'm not sure about this. I hung three of them up in and around our property and because birds in the wild will build their nests ANYWHERE, I figure they surely ought to be able to make this custom-built HOUSE work for them. I think it's more or less, up to the birds themselves to build the sticks and twigs INSIDE of this structure so as to hold their little ones.
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This house is for nesting.... which I have had birds in it 1/2 hour after I put it up.... think I have had about 3 sets of babies in there so far..... Also have birds using it in the Winter here in Canada
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Having no trouble with it sticking to the window. Had it on the window for 5 months and maybe a bird would go in it for a few seconds and then fly away. I was disappointed it is so small. Two birds can not fit in the feeder at once. I think the birds are afraid of the confined feeling, and they are scared to go in and eat the seeds. If I put some seeds on top of the feeder some will come and eat but they won't go in. Hope this helps someone.
510323
I do not think doves will nest in a box, they build twig nests. However, this works great for cardinals and robins.
654324
In my instance, I am a bit disappointed in this nesting box... it is currently being used as a nest, but by a squirrel! The rogue squirrel came from a nest in a different tree, but within 48 hours of hanging this box he/she had moved in a gob of moss and twigs and proceeded to use the box as his personal shelter. No birds ever had a chance. It is made well, no loose parts, but it still seems a bit overpriced. I would think this to be worth more like $10, which is based on nothing more than my impression and having bought birding supplies for 20+ years.
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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.
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There are 2 small doors, one on each side for nest boxes, but I send my cage back. Way to expensive and went to the Chino swap meet. They sell them there (exact cage) for $10.00, and I bought a lot of 6 cages in the box so he sold all six to me for $54.00 which makes it $9.00 each. You may want to try your local swap meet!! Good luck
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I doubt they will nest very well. i only have 1, but think it wont nest. let me know, also.
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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
356154
I've never had a bird fly into the window using this bird feeder so I think your concern can be laid to rest. This is the most fun we've had in a long time to be able to watch the birds so close up. One thing you might want to know if you haven't had a feeder like this before, it takes a while for the birds to find it. Once they do, be sure you have bird feed on hand because they really like it.
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I would say that a pair of homing pigeons could use this nesting box - but I do not have any experience at all with Pigeons but some of our hens are quite large.
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I used it for chickens and it was a nice housing unit the one issue I did have was with the nesting box. The floor of it can be easily pushed up by predators that get under it. You would have to reinforce this area.
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I have six chickens and two boxes. When I first installed the nesting boxes, I had them staggered with one higher than the other. I found the higher box was not used. When I lowered the boxes to be at the same height and nearly touching, I found an egg in both boxes the next afternoon. My girls love them!
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personally I would put only 1 bird in.. but there are those who do put 2 in. It's a great cage,, had it since october and my parakeet since nov