Diy Barred Owl House

Barred owl box plan printed with permission from woodcrafting for wildlife 11 place wood chips in bottom of box.

Diy barred owl house. In november the bees are hibernating and barred owls will have 3 months to find the house. This diy owl house is larger than most designs since it is being created to attract a larger bird if the barred owl is happy with the home it s possible a pair will move in a raise several broods over the years. 1 2 sheet 4 x 4 3 4 plywood pressure treated if desired exterior wood glue. Building a barred owl nest box.

There are basically four ways to cut the entry hole. Pick a tree that is more than 1 foot in diameter to hang the owl house and hang the owl house on the part of the tree. 2 4 inch by 1 4 inch all thread bolts to connect perch to nest box several 1 4 inch nuts washers and lock washers. These attractive owls are interesting to watch and listen too as they give their familiar hoot hoot calls.

This will provid e you with the center of the hole. Male barred owls are the ones who pick the nesting location. If you have a conifer tree nearby this will help attract them to using the owl house. Males like to roost in a nearby tree.

You can then use a protractor or a string to draw the top oval. If you emulate their call at night they often will respond and fly in to take a look. Cut wood to use for the front back sides roof and floor of the owl house. To ensure proper drainage drill 6 8 holes evenly spaced and inch diameter in the floor piece.

1 5 8 ths exterior wood screws. 2 6 inch long by 1 1 2 or 2 inch. Try to place the owl house facing north or in a location that is protected from the sun. Now you are ready to cut the hole.

Front 7 75 w x 16 75 l back 7 75 w x 32. The barred owl also called a hoot owl is quite large and common in suburban areas.