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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject: Anyone build birdhouses? |
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i need some non-VW related activities, and we just bought a house with a good sized yard and a lot of trees, both on our property and the neighbors'. there is a stream/creek at the very back of the property.
there are several old (hand made) birdhouses scattered about, but they are well past their useful days and will be going in the scrap pile soon.
i'd like to build a few birdhouses since there are many birds around here. anyone have any good plans for birdhouses? any hints or tips? not looking to build anything extremely exotic, although interesting designs are welcome.
what types of wood work well (i have access to a lot of recycled lumber)?
here's a list of local birds that might use them once built. http://asheville.wbu.com/content/show/9266 _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
hazetguy: invested?
thebucket: Yeah Haze, its where people put money into a company in hopes of a return on their money |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76937 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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i'd like some actual input rather than random website blather. i do know how to use google.
there are tons of birds here, it will be nice to get them closer to the house. _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
hazetguy: invested?
thebucket: Yeah Haze, its where people put money into a company in hopes of a return on their money |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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I'll take a pic of the ones I threw together when I get a chance.
You could also get some working birds and build a birdhouse like this-
I have pics of the coop finished but I'll have to post them later. _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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alexs64 Samba Savior
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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hazetguy wrote: |
i'd like some actual input rather than random website blather. i do know how to use google.
there are tons of birds here, it will be nice to get them closer to the house. |
Feed them...then you will have birdshit all over your property...I mean if that's what you like then go for it. Otherwise, be careful what you wish for. _________________ (16:05:01) twinwindows: She prolly got a bigger dick then you
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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alexs64 wrote: |
hazetguy wrote: |
i'd like some actual input rather than random website blather. i do know how to use google.
there are tons of birds here, it will be nice to get them closer to the house. |
Feed them...then you will have birdshit all over your property...I mean if that's what you like then go for it. Otherwise, be careful what you wish for. |
We have 2 regular feeders and 2 hummingbird feeders and get plenty of traffic. So far they could care less about the bird houses. _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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zozo Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2005 Posts: 5217 Location: South of Ol' San Antonio
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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I love these things. We have 4 feeders, and at dusk there'll be sometimes 25-30 of these little guys hummin' around. They're amazing little creatures and as yet have left no evidence of their presence in the way of bird crap or anything else.
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Patty B. Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2005 Posts: 2181 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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I love building birdhouses!
I want to build apartment buildings and bat houses to work on taking down the mosquito population.
I've seen some builders use old tin ceiling tiles bent to shape roofs--could use license plates. Also like re purposed things like tea pots.
Just make sure you have the right size hole or the Grackles and Starlings will move in first!! |
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3793 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'd rather feed them than house them- we have enough cats looking for free treats.
My grandfather used to put out rasins for the mockingbirds, and whenever pigeons started raping the seed feeder and chasing off the songbirds he'd take them out with a wrist rocket and pachinko balls. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think you are going to get a comprehensive answer with such an open ended question.
The first thing you must do is research what kind of birds you would like, and what kind of birds habituate in your region. You should also ask neighbors, and perhaps join your local bird watching group.
http://www.americanbirdcenter.com/abc-northcarolina.html
Once you understand which opportunities you have, then you must create an environment that is appropriate to the variety you wish to attract.
I personally go for the classic "License Plate" bird house, which incorporates a sensitivity toward recycling.
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Collie Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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good idea with the license plate!!! |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. Something from Florida that's actually useful! _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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Glenn Mr. 010
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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crofty wrote: |
Wow. Something from Florida that's actually useful! |
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The Sage Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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I picked a Florida plate specifically for Hazetguy, since he is such a fan. _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World |
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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The Sage wrote: |
The first thing you must do is research what kind of birds you would like, and what kind of birds habituate in your region. |
The Sage wrote: |
I personally go for the classic "License Plate" bird house, which incorporates a sensitivity toward recycling.
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what types of wood work well (i have access to a lot of recycled lumber)? |
i've read that metal roofs create too much heat inside the birdhouse. and there is no way i would use a floriDUH plate, i want to attract birds, not a yard full of stupid. _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
hazetguy: invested?
thebucket: Yeah Haze, its where people put money into a company in hopes of a return on their money |
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keifernet Samba Search & Rescue
Joined: May 11, 2002 Posts: 19395 Location: Samba Center for Behavioral Science
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Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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To me there is nothing novel about using a license plate for a birdhouse roof, it has PWT ( or PWTT) written all over it. And yes it would also transmit too much heat unless your putting it over some wood or insulating it some how.
I prefer old fence planks or barn siding. Western cedar or other natural non treated wood, natural weathering or very faded paint or stain.
Table saw/ chop saw and small T nailer gun and your imagination and your set. Except for the excellent tips about drilling and setting up the entry hole and maybe some size parameters to entice/include/exclude certain species and you should be fine. |
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Foxx Uncle Meat
Joined: August 27, 2001 Posts: 4897 Location: at the computer,.......DUH!
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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nice _________________ Frank
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jmsmilin Samba's Most Posted
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Cracker Barrel sells some sweet ones, we just got the 'See Rock City' one and its way cool
I think they sell on ebay too _________________ Der Schmutzige Süden.
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mynameismud Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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I'll have to post up a sketch in the a.m., of a birdhouse that I have yet to build. _________________ Even YOU can prevent FIRES!
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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I think i just found what my son and I will be doing tomorrow. _________________ HBB
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