The nesting season is an important time for birds. Its springtime and birds must now turn to nesting. They turn their full attention and energy to nesting during springtime. It is a stressful experience for a bird to move to a new location. They need to adjust to new sights, sounds and foods. While birds are amazingly resilient, there are a number of things you can do to help minimize the stresses of a new home.
It is important that the birdhouse be set up even before you purchase your bird. No matter how simple, elaborate or decorative, the most important features are safety, the location of the birdhouse and the dimensions and shape of the birdhouse and entrance. A good birdhouse must have the following features:
Ventilation holes in the top and drainage holes in the bottom
Absence of a perch by the entrance – perches encourage predators such as cats
Easy to clean – birdhouses should be thoroughly cleaned once a year to remove last year’s nest materials and to prevent nest parasites.
One of the great ways to bring your yard to life with flashes of color, natures music and amusement is to provide your birds with...
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