Diy Barred Owl House

Try to place the owl house facing north or in a location that is protected from the sun.

Diy barred owl house.

2 4 inch by 1 4 inch all thread bolts to connect perch to nest box several 1 4 inch nuts washers and lock washers. Pick a tree that is more than 1 foot in diameter to hang the owl house and hang the owl house on the part of the tree. The best time to hang a barred owl house is november. Drill 2 ventilation holes inch diameter about one inch from the.

1 you can use a bench jig saw like the one in the pic ture. Front 7 75 w x 16 75 l back 7 75 w x 32. In november the bees are hibernating and barred owls will have 3 months to find the house. Building a barred owl nest box.

2 6 inch long by 1 1 2 or 2 inch. 1 2 sheet 4 x 4 3 4 plywood pressure treated if desired exterior wood glue. The barred owl also called a hoot owl is quite large and common in suburban areas. Male barred owls are the ones who pick the nesting location.

Cut wood to use for the front back sides roof and floor of the owl house. Barred owl box plan printed with permission from woodcrafting for wildlife 11 place wood chips in bottom of box. Now you are ready to cut the hole. Males like to roost in a nearby tree.

1 5 8 ths exterior wood screws. This diy owl house is larger than most designs since it is being created to attract a larger bird if the barred owl is happy with the home it s possible a pair will move in a raise several broods over the years. There are basically four ways to cut the entry hole. If you emulate their call at night they often will respond and fly in to take a look.

To ensure proper drainage drill 6 8 holes evenly spaced and inch diameter in the floor piece. This will provid e you with the center of the hole.