FAQs

What kind of birds go in the aviaries?

The large houses are not bird specific. Although functional they are probably first and foremost a landscape piece. Colony nesters, such as sparrows and starlings will definitely occupy them. Other small songbirds such as wrens, chickadees, bluebirds and finches have been known to nest in them as well.

How do you keep the squirrels, bears and other animals out?

A squirrel, bears, and any other animal would have no reason to try to enter as they are not feeders and wouldnt contain food.

Can the aviaries be put outside?

Yes. They are meant to be functional birdhouses.

What kind of wood are the aviaries made of?

Various species. The majority of the structure is usually made of white pine heartwood. The roofs or more weather exposed parts are made of cedar wood. I use other durable species such as white oak, catalpa, black walnut, black locust, tamarack etc. for contrasting parts. The majority of my lumber is sourced from small local sawmills, cutting logs that grew in the area.

Can the birdhouses be cleaned out?

Yes. Most of my designs incorporate a removable door to access the nesting chambers

How long does it take to make the aviaries?

It varies depending on the design (could be from half a day to over a week). A new design will always take longer.

How long do the aviaries last?

With some care and maintenance they could last several decades.

Should I put a preservative on the birdhouse?

I treat all of the houses with an exterior preservative. I recommend reapplication over time.

Are the aviaries one open area or divided?

The large houses are divided into smaller nesting chambers.

How do we mount the aviaries outside?

Generally they are put on a 4×4 post dug into the ground. A pressure treated or cedar post should be used. An 8 foot post set 2 feet in the ground would allow the bottom of the birdhouse to sit about 6 feet high.
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FAQs

What kind of birds go in the aviaries?

How do you keep the squirrels, bears and other animals out?

Can the aviaries be put outside?

What kind of wood are the aviaries made of?

Can the birdhouses be cleaned out?

How long does it take to make the aviaries?

How long do the aviaries last?

Should I put a preservative on the birdhouse?

Are the aviaries one open area or divided?

How do we mount the aviaries outside?

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