Birdhouse Garden: Wood, Deals & Tips for Birds
Create a cozy gathering place for feathered friends in your garden! RabattZen shows you the best wooden birdhouses and exclusive deals for your garden.
Your garden is more than just a patch of green – it's a habitat for many animals, including our feathered friends. A birdhouse not only provides shelter and refuge, but also enriches the gardening experience with chirping songs and the sight of fluffy residents. In this blog post, we'll cover everything about birdhouses in the garden, materials, tips, and of course, clever ways to save money.
Before you start looking for the perfect birdhouse, there are some important aspects to consider. Not every birdhouse is suitable for every bird species. The size of the entrance hole, the height of the suspension, and the location in the garden all play a role. For example, an entrance hole that is too large can lead to larger, more aggressive birds occupying the house and driving out the smaller ones. The choice of material is also crucial – wood is often the first choice here, but there are also alternatives.
- Consider bird species: Which birds should move in? Titmice, sparrows, finches, or blackbirds have different needs. Find out about their preferred nesting places and the size of the birds.
- Material selection: Wood is a natural and breathable material that provides birds with a pleasant climate. Make sure to use untreated wood, as treated wood may contain chemicals that are harmful to birds.
- Entrance hole size: The size of the entrance hole determines which bird species have access to the house. Smaller holes (approx. 28-32 mm) are ideal for tits, while sparrows need larger holes (approx. 45-50 mm).
- Location selection: The birdhouse should be hung in a quiet, sheltered place, ideally on a tree or house wall. Avoid direct sunlight and wind.
- Cleaning: Once a year, preferably in the fall after the breeding season, the birdhouse should be thoroughly cleaned to avoid parasites and diseases.
A birdhouse is more than just a little house – it's a small ecosystem. Here are some practical tips to provide birds with an optimal shelter and make the garden more bird-friendly:
- Wood selection: Larch and Douglas fir are particularly resistant to weathering and last longer. Pine wood is cheaper, but needs to be renewed more often.
- Attachment: Make sure the attachment is stable so that the birdhouse doesn't fall down. A simple hanging on a branch is often enough, but a more robust construction is advisable in strong winds.
- Nesting material: Provide birds with nesting material, such as dry grass, moss, small twigs and feathers. So they can build their nest after