Carolina and black-capped chickadees will use a birdhouse or, as they are sometimes called, a nesting box. You can buy one or build it yourself. The opening for the nest box should be from 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter to keep out sparrows. This size opening will also permit wrens and nuthatches to live there. These birds do not need a perch on their birdhouse, helping to keep sparrows away. Mount the box on a post or tree in a sunny place in or near a wooded area, from 7 to 10 feet of the ground. Chickadees will not reuse an old nest. If you have not been able to clean out the house from the previous year, be prepared for entertainment in the spring when a couple cleans house. They fling all the old nest materials from former tenants out of the hole with much vigor and enthusiasm. This is important to prevent disease and insect problems where new babies will nest.
TRY THE ANTIQUE LOOK IF YOU LIKE
- Dark Wood
- Easy cleaning
- Decorative
- Asphalt roof
- Provides a durable home for chickadees
- The antique wash bird house with asphalt roof by Esschert Design provides the perfect dwelling spot for local chickadees. Dimensions: 10.5" x 4.8" x 4.8"
TRY BUILDING A CHICKADEE HOUSE YOURSELF WITH THIS KIT
Chickadee House Kit. Chickadee House Kit. Great Kid's Project-Easy to build! Made in America from long-lasting cedar. Comes with easy to follow instructions. 3.25 inches tall x 4.50 inches long x 12.50 inches wide
A POT LOOKS WEIRD BUT THE CHICKADEES LOVE THEM
- Terra cotta
- Designed for chickadees
- Decorative
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Provide an attractive alternative to a standard bird house. The terra cotta nesting pot by Esschert Design offers a welcome home to chickadees. Features a built in hook for easy hanging and a twig for birds to perch on. Dimensions: 9.5" x 6.5" x 6..5"
A THATCHED ROOF IS COOL
Bird house with thatched roof for chickadees. As attractive as it is practical. Dimensions: 12" x 6" x 7"
THEN THERE IS THE ROUND POT MAYBE FOR POT-BELLIED CHICKADEES
- Terra cotta
- Designed for chickadees
- Decorative
- Round terra cotta bird pot provides a perfect nesting environment for chickadees. Unit features a built in hook for hanging and an attached twig for perching. Measures 5.9" x 6.3" x 6.3"
