Mr. Cedar's Wood Duck Nest Boxes

We have made so many wood duck houses the ducks think they are coming home!

Wood duck house
"Thank you ! I put two of the boxes up Thursday evening and by Friday morning they are occupied !!! Today I put up the other two and I'm hoping that by tomorrow morning during coffee and danish I'll see the other two become occupied ! I'm going to send you pictures of the whole thing soon. " Michael in Orlando

These nest boxes feature sturdy 3/4" cedar construction for years of nesting. Simple, secure keyhole mounting is found on the back, entrance hole is 3 1/4 x 4", and a grooved ladder sawn into the front boards provides a permanent method for ducklings to climb out. Top and front are removable for easy maintenance. Mounting instructions and screws are included as well as a bag of wood shavings for nesting material. See also instructions below for mounting and maintenance.
Box dimensions without roof are: outside 10-3/4 " wide by 23" high by 12 " deep, inside 9-1/4 " wide by 21-1/2 " high by 10-1/2 " deep, with bottom of whole 15-1/4 " from floor. Roof measures 11-1/2 " wide by 15-1/2 " deep, to give overhang.

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Wood Duck House Mounting Instructions:

Wood duck houses can be erected on isolated trees (avoid Aspen) or on 16 foot long 4 x 4 inch posts of cypress, cedar, or preservative treated wood. Heights above 20 feet seem to be preferred on trees. An aluminum or tin sheet should be nailed lengthwise around post under the house to discourage squirrels and raccoons from entering. (Used aluminum printing plates may be available from newspaper offices.)
Since Wood ducks are not territorial, two or more houses can be placed on the same tree or post.
Boxes placed on posts in water should be 6-8 feet above the surface of the water. They can be placed as far as one half mile from the water source but ideally, boxes on land should be 30-100 feet from shore. Chance of raccoons entering the box is greater on the shore. Boxes near water should face the water; otherwise southern or western entrance seems to be preferred.
Since the hen must lead her ducklings to water, the habitat between house and shore should be free of major obstacles such as highways, wire mesh fence and street curbing.

To mount on pipe, use U bolts on 32 inch 2x6. Space high and low enough to not interfear with house. Ofset nail screw or bolt so it doesn't go through to pipe. Hook keyhole in back over nail and secure with lag screws.

Wood Duck nest Box Maintenance:

Annual maintenance should be completed by March 1. Unscrew the top or front to clean. Add fresh sawdust and chain saw chips if needed to maintain at least a three inch depth. To facilitate spring maintenance, you may cluster your nest boxes in a small area near a good marsh, lake or river. For example, 20-30 boxes in 10-20 acres. Boxes may be painted or treated on outside only. Vigilant starling control will be necessary. Remove their nests and eggs whenever they occur.

Above information taken from Wood Working for Wildlife,
Minnesota DNR.

More Information about Wildlife and its promotion:

Books:
Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Very Comprehensive book on the subject
Woodworking For Wildlife: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
nest box and platform plans for wildlife
call: Minnesota's Bookstore 1-800-657-3757

Web Sites:
http://minnesotasbookstore.com/bookstore/welcome.asp
http://www.ducks.org/conservation/woodduck_box.asp

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