General Product Information
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GENERAL PRODUCT INFO:
AGED WOOD vs. NEW CEDAR:
PERCH BLOCKS vs PERCH PEGS:
DECORATIVE CHIMNEYS:
PREDRILLED HOLES vs. NO PREDRILLED HOLES:
ABOUT WESTERN RED CEDAR:
COMPETITOR PRODUCT COMPARISONS:
HANGING the HOUSES and FEEDERS:
BARGAIN HOUSES IN NEW CEDAR or AGED WOOD
Although Bargain Birdhouses and Bird Feeders are usually available in either Aged or New Cedar, we ship what is available at the time. During checkout and/or during model selection, you may choose a preference of New Cedar or Aged Wood, which could be either aged or new cedar or aged doug fir. (All Birdhouse Kits are available in "New Cedar" only.)
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PERCHES
Over the last decade, we came to the conclusion that perch pegs are more trouble (breakage during shipment and assembly) than they're worth, especially since they're not recommended due to the fact that they promote predatation--larger birds use them to better position themselves in order to rob nests of eggs and chicks.
Instead, and if you absolutely must have a perch on your birdhouse, we include perch blocks, which work perfectly fine and look nice, too. Perch blocks are small pieces of wood (pictured below) that can be either nailed or glued under each hole. They are shipped with each kit, and can also be added to assembled houses if specifically requested. There is no additional charge for perch blocks.
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CHIMNEYS
Chimneys are for decorative purposes only and are included with most Deluxe Birdhouse packages (Kits and Assembled). The quantity varies with each model, depending on the number of entrance holes and roof panels.
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PREDRILLED NAIL HOLES vs. NOT PREDRILLED
Since Western Red Cedar (see below) is a very soft wood and the lumber we use for our kits is green (not kiln-dried), our Birdhouse Kits are NOT predrilled for nail locations simply because they don't need to be. The natural oils in the wood act as a lubricant, just as a bit of softsoap rubbed on the nail does.
Please note that the opening panel/s on our Deluxe Birdhouse Kits are fitted and predrilled to accept exterior screws.
ANOTHER NOTE ABOUT WESTERN RED CEDAR
Western Red Cedar is a very soft wood that is primarily used in the outdoors because it is naturally resistant to rot/decay, insect damage, and shrinkage. It is also desirable because it looks fantastic and smells wonderful. And although Western Red Cedar is very expensive and ever-increasing with rising fuel costs, we still use true 1/2" to 5/8" thick boards for our houses.
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COMPETITOR PRODUCT COMPARISONS
(Video and photo comparsions are forthcoming...stay tuned.)
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HANGING the HOUSES and FEEDERS
**Be careful and always wear appropriate safety equipment when using tools.
For models with a "Flat" or "Flush" back:
Drive a nail about 2-3 inches long into your tree or other vertical wood surface and place the hole in the back of the house over the nail (some models have two holes).
A simple wire clothes hanger can be converted into a birdhouse hanger by first cliping off the bottom straight portion of the wire (some hangers have a cardboard rod here that can easily be removed). Then, with a pair of pliers, bend the ends of the hanger inside and up to form a sort of "fishhook" shape that the birdhouse roof/eaves will rest on. The same hanger-method will work if two "U" nails are driven into each end of the peak and the ends of the hanger are pushed through and bent around the "U" nail.
For surface mounting models with an "Overhanging" roof panel:
Place it wherever your heart desires, but please use some sort of bracket or adhesive to attach it to the object, so birds, squirrels, cats, and humans won't disturb any nesting birds. In some cases, first mounting a flat board to the top of a wooden post will assist by providing a larger surface for the house or feeder to rest on. Then you can drive a screw or nail up, through, and into the bottom of the house (don't go too far).
