Bird House

Everything You Need to Know about Choosing the Right

A variety of bird houses will make your yard bright and beautiful with many different types of birds!

Different bird houses will attract different birds.

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What's Important!

The size of the entrance must be big enough for the bird but keep them safe from predators.

Most birds prefer an earth colored birdhouse.

Wood is generally best.

Blue Birds

Bluebirds need small houses with 1.5" diameter holes. There should be a perch in front of the hole.

House Wrens

The entrance hole for a house wren birdhouse should be around 1.25" or less.  The house should be placed 5 – 10 feet above the ground.

Chickadees

Birdhouses for chickadees should be in brushy areas, and around 4-8' above the ground.