Wood Species for Birdhouse

[Jan Smith]

I just use western red cedar decking material which is what is commonly used for decks and fences around here. Birds dont like paint according to the state conservation department birdhouse guide.

That is good to know, thank you.

[Pete Staehling]

Birds dont like paint according to the state conservation department birdhouse guide.

A lot of sources I have read say it is okay for the outside of the bird house, but not the inside. My preference is to use wood that weathers well and to not paint, but I think many folks paint the outside with good results.

[Erik Loza]

Unfinished WRC. Put this up five years ago, have had a family fledge out last three years in a row.

[michael langman]

Eric, Is that a Great Horned Owl? If so, there must be plenty of food around for them.

[jack dempsey]

Erik,
Can you tell me the dimensions of the "Owl Box"? Thanks,
Jack

[Erik Loza]

Eric, Is that a Great Horned Owl? If so, there must be plenty of food around for them.

We have GHO's in the neighborhood but ours is a Screech Owl, a smaller species. On the game cam I set up in front of the box during nesting season, I have seen them bringing insects, lizards, small rats, and songbirds to the nest as food.

Erik,
Can you tell me the dimensions of the "Owl Box"? Thanks,
Jack

https://www.wildbirdstoreonline.com/...eech-owl-house

[Jeff Ramsey]

My Peterson style bluebird houses were made of cedar from the BORG. They've been standing for 15 years, occupied every year and still solid.