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BIRDHOUSES BY
COVESIDE
CONSERVATION PRODUCTS |
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Functional birdhouses
manufactured by Coveside Conservation Products are designed for each species.
Coveside bird house products include a birdhouse for every bird that nests
in a cavity.
If you're looking for
a generic birdhouse, Coveside has numerous options or Coveside makes a nest
box for specific species of cavity-nesting birds. Included in this selection
are birdhouses for bluebirds, woodpeckers, purple martins, owls, chickadees,
nuthatches, as well as, nestboxes for many types of ducks.
Coveside is the source
for all your functional birdhouse needs.
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Coveside Birdhouses
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Approved by the North American Bluebird Society |
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD BIRDHOUSE?
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Designed
for the Species - The size of the nesting
box, size of the entrance, height of the hole above the floor, and
special features, such as, interior ladder, predator guard or nesting
material is provided for the specific species.
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Protection
from Elements - A slanted roof and recessed
floor will allow water to run off easily, keeping the nestbox and
its inhabitants dry.
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Ventilation
- It is important to have ventilation holes
at the top of the house to allow some cross-ventilation to keep the
interior of the nesting box cool.
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Drainage
- To keep the nest dry and clean, drainage
holes are needed, preferably in the corners away from the density
of the nest. A dry nest keeps baby birds healthier and discourages
the growth of bacteria.
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Insulation
- The bird house should be made of substantial
material to insulate the babies from temperature changes ... whether
extreme heat or extreme cold.
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Rough Interior
- Fledglings
need a rough surface inside the birdhouse so they can climb out when
it is time to leave the nest.
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No Perch
- A good birdhouse has no perch because
this simply allows predators easy access. Birds need no perches and
can easily enter a birdhouse hole without it.
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Easy to Clean
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is important that a birdhouse be cleaned out after every brood fledges.
Nesting material should be swept out to keep bacteria or parasites
from multiplying. In the fall, the nest box should be cleaned out
after it is no longer occupied.
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Easy to Mount
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birdhouse should mount easily and hang firmly so it does not move
around, thus allowing the eggs to roll inside.
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Durability
- The best birdhouses are constructed to
last. Being made of sturdy material, they will not deteriorate after
many years of exposure to sun and rain. They should also be secured
with nails and screws (not staples) and be designed to repel water.
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