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Cedaridge Farm - Our 20th year in woods
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Mr. Cedar's Wood Duck Nest Boxes
We have made so many wood duck houses the ducks
think they are coming home!
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"Thank you ! I put two of the nests 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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| 1 for only $49: ($43 plus $6 Shipping) |
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4 for $172 only $43 each
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| 12 for $480 only $40 |
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| 20 for $760 only $38 each |
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| 36 for $1332 only $37 each |
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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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Cedaridge Farm
W2532 Co. Rd. 360 * Stephenson
MI 49887
toll free phone: 1-888-586-5544 *
fax 1-906-753-2644
Manufacturing and sales of
hand-crafted wood products since 1985
A family business in Michigan's
beautiful Upper Peninsula
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