Installation Rules

BIRDHOUSES:

Birdhouse openings point away from dominant winds
All birdhouses should be mounted at least 5’ off the ground, some birds prefer higher
Always have a birdhouse perfectly level or slightly tipped forward
Bluebirds have a 5 acre territory, but it can be cheated
Always have a Predator Guard on every birdhouse
Point the opening of Bluebird Houses to an open area/field
Nuthatch and Chickadee houses can be by a thicket or treed area, but not the opening pointing directly into them
If you have lots of squirrels around don’t install a flicker house on a tree
Never install a birdhouse hanging in a tree
The best place to install a birdhouse is on its own pole
Installing a birdhouse on/above a fence is OK in some cases
Woodpeckers need to have the nesting material replaced with woodchips every year
Never use brown wood to build a birdhouse as it attracts wasps
Putting out dryer lint and hair in onion bags in the spring is a great idea

EXAUST FUMES:

Never install anything above a garage door, a barbecue/fire pit, or any vent coming from the house (dryer, sink, hot water tank, …)

BAT HOUSE:

Never install a bat house facing west or south if attached to a building or structure
If installing a bat house towards the south or west it needs to be shaded most, if not all, of the afternoon.

BIRDFEEDERS:

Birdfeeders should be installed in open areas to allow birds to see predators coming
If deer are in the area install birdfeeders high by adding extensions to shepard poles
If you live in Bear country birdfeeders need to be taken in every evening
Install by windows you use often if possible

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