Wood Duck Nesting Box Kits

Wood duck nest boxes can be hung in trees however it is often better to mount the boxes to a post that s completely surrounded by water.

Wood duck nesting box kits.

This information has been compiled from the nest box guide for waterfowl by ducks unlimited and the canadian wildlife service environment canada. Do not apply finish inside the box. Wood duck nesting boxes hand crafted from kiln dried northern michigan white cedar the highest quality most affordable wood duck nest box made in the usa. Build a wood duck box.

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5 0 out of 5 stars 3. Across the wood duck s range natural nesting sites are becoming harder to come by. Build a predator guard. The ducks will find your box by seeing the contrast in color caused by the entry hole.

Attracts both wood ducks and hooded mergansers. Provide a safe nesting area for wood ducks split and full door models are offered for easy viewing and cleanup. Cavity nesting ducks do not carry nesting materials. Made of the traditional western red cedar topped with a modern poly roof that will withstand the elements much longer than wood.

Green meadow wood duck box amish built weatherproof recycled poly. Inspect and clean wood duck nest boxes before and after breeding season. Guaranteed to last for years white cedar is superior for its natural resistance to weather and insects these wood duck. Poly lumber is made from recycled plastic jugs.

You never know when a duck might choose your nesting box. For added protection add a baffle to the post to make it harder for predators to reach the nest box. This will help to protect the ducks from predators. It s important to help them out by placing four to six inches of wood shavings in the bottom of the box.

Wood ducks can be found in fields eating corn and in forests feeding on acorns a favorite food. A wonderful family club or conservationist project. Heath outdoor products wdh 1 wood duck house kit. In the north birds return when the ice melts.

You can find wood shavings at your local pet or farm supply store.