Sunday, October 27, 2013

Finding Truly Unique Bird Houses For Sale

By Kelly Wood


It takes a little skill and determination to find truly unique bird houses for sale these days. Many suppliers have styles and shapes that will be pleasing to the eye but to be unique they must reach past pleasing. The styles that will work best are acclimated to the breeds of birds in your part of the world.

You can find select individuals that make their creations from any number of materials. They use woods that are weathered and durable. They also use natural clays and other ecologically friendly materials to keep from upsetting the delicate balance of nature. Porcelain is another avenue that is taken although you may want to display these items inside your home.

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.

If you are a dedicated nature buff you can get these structures with a slide out panel on one side or removable roof. This will serve you well when cleaning them out in the fall. It will also allow you to install a clear glass side or video camera so you can monitor the growth and progress of your visitors.

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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