Friday, October 25, 2013
There are millions of people in the world that take delight in watching, feeding and housing wild birds. They seek out the most unique bird houses for sale that they can find. Many are astounded at the variety of styles and selection available to them to choose from.
Different companies and individuals make them and are very creative in their styles. The actual structures can be made from bamboo, cedar, porcelain and some from vintage license plates. The wood can be old and aged or pristine and new. Porcelain houses are by nature more fragile but they are not less viable as a product.
There is even a group that produces structures that are coated in seeds selected for the birds in your area. They call it edible housing and add to the appeal by placing dried flowers in a design interlaced with the seeds. These do not hold up well if left out in the elements when seasons change for the worse. Even so they can be a decorative piece in the home while you wait for summer.
Other builders carve faces of wizards or gnome like creatures using the mouth as an entrance for the nesting birds. These are designed to be placed on poles or set on porch rails and secured with brackets and screws. This same concept is used with animal figurines such as cats, dogs and other birds. They have expanded mouths and abdomens to accommodate the nest and potential chicks.
Many designs copy homes and other buildings that have historical importance. There are light-houses, mansions and deep south plantations that house more than one family of birds. Wrens and purple martins are very social when nesting so their sites are close together and in the case of the martins can look like multiple unit apartment complexes.
The installation of these homes for birds is very important. Builders will generally send along the minimal necessities to get them secured to a pole or to hang from a tree branch. Should you decide that you want it secured to the trunk of a tree or to the side of your fence you may want to purchase stronger materials. Most of them are made to insure safety to mother and babies from common predators.
When looking for something truly unique do not be swayed by the looks alone. They need to be easily cleaned each season or the birds may not return. A sliding or removable side panel works best. With the sliding panel you can also install a video camera or a clear glass panel so you can observe the birds easily.
The world of unique bird houses for sale can leave you wondering where to start. The seasoned shopper can find a wild bird store that caters to people who want only the best for their little friends. The largest resource is the internet. There you will find hundreds of individuals and companies that will build whatever you are looking for and can offer you a wide variety of premade items to choose from.
Different companies and individuals make them and are very creative in their styles. The actual structures can be made from bamboo, cedar, porcelain and some from vintage license plates. The wood can be old and aged or pristine and new. Porcelain houses are by nature more fragile but they are not less viable as a product.
There is even a group that produces structures that are coated in seeds selected for the birds in your area. They call it edible housing and add to the appeal by placing dried flowers in a design interlaced with the seeds. These do not hold up well if left out in the elements when seasons change for the worse. Even so they can be a decorative piece in the home while you wait for summer.
Other builders carve faces of wizards or gnome like creatures using the mouth as an entrance for the nesting birds. These are designed to be placed on poles or set on porch rails and secured with brackets and screws. This same concept is used with animal figurines such as cats, dogs and other birds. They have expanded mouths and abdomens to accommodate the nest and potential chicks.
Many designs copy homes and other buildings that have historical importance. There are light-houses, mansions and deep south plantations that house more than one family of birds. Wrens and purple martins are very social when nesting so their sites are close together and in the case of the martins can look like multiple unit apartment complexes.
The installation of these homes for birds is very important. Builders will generally send along the minimal necessities to get them secured to a pole or to hang from a tree branch. Should you decide that you want it secured to the trunk of a tree or to the side of your fence you may want to purchase stronger materials. Most of them are made to insure safety to mother and babies from common predators.
When looking for something truly unique do not be swayed by the looks alone. They need to be easily cleaned each season or the birds may not return. A sliding or removable side panel works best. With the sliding panel you can also install a video camera or a clear glass panel so you can observe the birds easily.
The world of unique bird houses for sale can leave you wondering where to start. The seasoned shopper can find a wild bird store that caters to people who want only the best for their little friends. The largest resource is the internet. There you will find hundreds of individuals and companies that will build whatever you are looking for and can offer you a wide variety of premade items to choose from.
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