Wood Duck Nesting Box Kits

Attracts both wood ducks and hooded mergansers.

Wood duck nesting box kits.

Guaranteed to last for years white cedar is superior for its natural resistance to weather and insects these wood duck. You can find wood shavings at your local pet or farm supply store. Made of the traditional western red cedar topped with a modern poly roof that will withstand the elements much longer than wood. You never know when a duck might choose your nesting box.

Wood duck nesting box kit. Across the wood duck s range natural nesting sites are becoming harder to come by. Green meadow wood duck box amish built weatherproof recycled poly. The ducks will find your box by seeing the contrast in color caused by the entry hole.

Poly lumber is made from recycled plastic jugs. This information has been compiled from the nest box guide for waterfowl by ducks unlimited and the canadian wildlife service environment canada. 5 0 out of 5 stars 3. Do not apply finish inside the box.

Ecolinear outdoor 80 wooden chicken coop nest box hen house poultry pet hutch garden backyard cage chicken coop 3 0 out of 5 stars 251. Heath outdoor products wdh 1 wood duck house kit. In the north birds return when the ice melts. This will help to protect the ducks from predators.

And a conservator article by mearl ronney vol. Inspect and clean wood duck nest boxes before and after breeding season. Wood duck nesting boxes hand crafted from kiln dried northern michigan white cedar the highest quality most affordable wood duck nest box made in the usa. 4 6 out of 5 stars 10.

Cavity nesting ducks do not carry nesting materials. For added protection add a baffle to the post to make it harder for predators to reach the nest box. Egg laying can begin in late january in the south. Wood duck nest boxes can be hung in trees however it is often better to mount the boxes to a post that s completely surrounded by water.

These beautiful ducks nest in cavities found in wetland environments and by assisting them with a well designed duck box you can help nature and make your hunting better. It s important to help them out by placing four to six inches of wood shavings in the bottom of the box. A wonderful family club or conservationist project. Build a wood duck box.

Provide a safe nesting area for wood ducks split and full door models are offered for easy viewing and cleanup.