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TAWNY OWL BOX |
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LITTLE OWL BOX. ROUND OR SQUARE. |
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Tawny Owls, this is 22 inches tall and 14 inches wide, 14 inches deep. The hole in front roughly 6 inches wide and high up at the front, I put a platform on the bottom so the Birds can land comfortably. Make a waterproof over hanging lid that over laps about 2 inches All around, place 3 inches of peat or clean soil and woodchip mixed 50/50.DO NOT USE SAW DUST. (injury to eyes) inside nest box, Press Down firmly. then secure the box about 3mt or higher in a safe quiet wooded area preferably so the wind and rain do not drive into the hole at the front., good luck let me know if you have any luck. Clean out every year November—Feb ready to go again. |
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a wooden box the shape opposite is Ideal for little owls this it the one we use and found the are used. 18 Tall inches and 8 inches wide & deep don't forget to put the mix 50/50wood shavings and peat or clean soil. Don’t forget to make a top 2 inch over hang and make it water proof. |
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Fill to line with 50/50 mix Peat or soil and wood shavings. NOT SAW DUST It can get in the eyes. |
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Entrance hole is no bigger than 4 inches wide |
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Perch to land on 4 inches long 3/4 inch dowel is ok, let me know if they use it |
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These are the type of box’s Many Hoots uses. We have had success with them, but we will not guarantee birds will use the box’s that you use, If nothing uses them in the first year don't give up, leave the box’s were they are until next year you never know do you. |
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Barn owl box will follow as soon as possible |
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Wild owls will line the nest with casts (pellets) like these, They will rip them apart and use them as a soft lining to lay the eggs on, They are in fact undigested parts of their last meal, that is passed through the MOUTH. |
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Platform to land on |
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Entrance to nest |
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Weather protectors (wind breaks) |
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Looking down into the box from the top, make lid waterproof and overlap The box, |
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Air holes 1/2” |
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Entrance to nest, Square or round, big enough to get your fist in |
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Platform for bird to stand on. |
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View from the front of the nest box |
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12” |
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33” |
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6” |
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6” |
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18” |
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This area is were the owl sits on eggs. You can place 2” deep wood shavings and peat 50% of each and mix well. |
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Distance 7” |
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Distance 8” |
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BOX 1 |
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Nest type (2) barn owls, you can use a single board. |
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wall |
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Place a 1 meter square board Up against a wall like this, Barn owls will nest under it. |
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This is the cheapest way for any barn owl breeder to make a nesting place for their owl is by placing a piece of board up against the side of the aviary. If it is on soil you do nothing else they will do it all, if cement make a tray with 4” sides then add a mixture of wood chippings and soil or peat 50/50 mixed well. You will be able to see what is going on inside the nest. With out disturbing the barn owls. Good luck and don't forget to ring the young between the 12 & 15th day some will need a day or two either way depending if it is male or female. if you are selling the young A10 is required. If you are giving them away no A10 is required, only a letter from you to say that they were bred in captivity when the parent bird was lawfully kept when the egg was laid and that it is a gift to the named person then date the letter and hand it to the new owner, if the bird is a gift you do not legally have to ring the bird but for your protection it is wise to do so or have it micro chipped or tattooed with a number unique to that bird. |
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I use this type for. Bengal, European, African, Canadian, Eagle owls, It works for me and its cheaper and cleaner, |
