Adios Pantalones said:Cool! Make sure to take pics when birds visit.
We have lots of locals with signs out front that make them. I should stop and buy one.
I've made them of pottery, but never quite got the dimensions right. I put in larger openings to allow air flow (pottery heats up in the sun), but then the birds don't use them as predators can get in.
I should revisit the idea and get advice on openings, height from floor to opening, etc
Looking for critique/suggestions on what to do. How about shelf-type houses, or an open design that some sort of bird might like? Any suggestions are welcome.
This one ended up being a clock rather than a birdhouse (very Dr. Seussish). You can see other domed ones to the left and behind it on the right.
stoveguy2esw said:those are soooo koollove the "dr seuss" look so kinda like deliberate distortion,
as for dimentions you might check out the audubon society for info
http://birds.audubon.org/faq/where-...ouse-what-are-correct-dimensions-each-species
Stax said:Bill...that is correct. New to birdhouses. Said to hang it 6 ft, facing east and away from Prevailing winds. We'll see what happens. It's right outside the window of of our daughters Playroom.
AP, you have a great talent with that pottery! I love the birdhouses, did you ever get into doing any crocks or stoneware jugs? great pics, if you get the dimnensions where the birds will use them, I'm buying a couple!!Adios Pantalones said:Cool! Make sure to take pics when birds visit.
We have lots of locals with signs out front that make them. I should stop and buy one.
I've made them of pottery, but never quite got the dimensions right. I put in larger openings to allow air flow (pottery heats up in the sun), but then the birds don't use them as predators can get in.
I should revisit the idea and get advice on openings, height from floor to opening, etc
Looking for critique/suggestions on what to do. How about shelf-type houses, or an open design that some sort of bird might like? Any suggestions are welcome.
Stax said:Was at Lowes yesterday to look at bathroom vanities and walked out with a birdhouse instead. Simple $9 cedar one pegged into a Pin Oak.
oldspark said:I might as well add to the hyjack, nice stuff AP. Do you have pictures of what you do sell?