Eastern Bluebird House
This bluebird house was handcrafted by our employees with disabilities. It is made with cypress wood, stainless steel hardware and copper top with a polyurethane finish on the outside. Our latest addition is a squirrel guard for the birdhouse hole. This birdhouse will last a lifetime!
To see how these birdhouses are made, check out our video below.
NOTE: You can purchase our products directly without an online purchase at Ace Hardware in Rincon. If you are picking up a product or shipping please allow for two to three weeks of processing time before your order is ready to be shipped. Pickups can be done locally through Wiley’s Home Center in Rincon.
All proceeds from the sale of this product go to support this program and allow us to hire more individuals with disabilities.
This bluebird house was handcrafted by our employees with disabilities. It is made with cypress wood, stainless steel hardware and copper top with a polyurethane finish on the outside. Our latest addition is a squirrel guard for the birdhouse hole. This birdhouse will last a lifetime!
To see how these birdhouses are made, check out our video below.
NOTE: You can purchase our products directly without an online purchase at Ace Hardware in Rincon. If you are picking up a product or shipping please allow for two to three weeks of processing time before your order is ready to be shipped. Pickups can be done locally through Wiley’s Home Center in Rincon.
All proceeds from the sale of this product go to support this program and allow us to hire more individuals with disabilities.
This bluebird house was handcrafted by our employees with disabilities. It is made with cypress wood, stainless steel hardware and copper top with a polyurethane finish on the outside. Our latest addition is a squirrel guard for the birdhouse hole. This birdhouse will last a lifetime!
To see how these birdhouses are made, check out our video below.
NOTE: You can purchase our products directly without an online purchase at Ace Hardware in Rincon. If you are picking up a product or shipping please allow for two to three weeks of processing time before your order is ready to be shipped. Pickups can be done locally through Wiley’s Home Center in Rincon.
All proceeds from the sale of this product go to support this program and allow us to hire more individuals with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To attract bluebirds, you should position your bluebird house in an open, sunny area with short grass where they can find insects. It's best to place it on the edge of your property, overlooking an open area.
Placing the bluebird house at least 50 feet away from brushy or wooded areas helps prevent competition with house wrens, which can destroy bluebird nests. House wrens prefer these types of locations.
It's crucial to keep the bluebird house away from buildings like houses and barns because house sparrows, an invasive species that competes with bluebirds, tend to thrive near such structures.
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Using smooth round pipes, such as ½" or 1" electrical conduit, is ideal for mounting. To deter climbing predators, periodically polish or coat the pole, and use hardware cloth, a wobbling stovepipe, or a PVC baffle underneath the box.
Mount your bluebird house about five feet off the ground. This height discourages climbing predators like snakes, raccoons, and cats. The entrance hole should be at eye-level for easy monitoring.
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Bluebirds generally prefer nest boxes facing east, north, south, and then west in descending order of preference. This may help protect nests from overheating or wind and storms. However, adapt the direction based on your specific location.
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If you plan to put up multiple bluebird houses, follow recommended distances to prevent territorial conflicts. For Eastern Bluebirds, spacing them at least 100 yards apart is suggested.
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The Audubon Society does not recommend mounting your bluebird house to a tree due to the increased risk of predators to the baby birds. It is recommended to hang your houses on a pole with a baffle to keep squirrels and pests from disturbing the nest.
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Don't be discouraged if bluebirds don't find your nestboxes right away. It may take them a few seasons. Once established, bluebirds often return to the same area each year.
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Bluebirds usually nest in late March or early April, with two broods per season, but up to four are possible in warmer climates. Recognize bluebird nests as cup-shaped and made of woven grass or pine needles.