How to Build a Finch House
Finches are social songbirds that travel in pairs or small flocks. Depending on where you live, you may be able to attract several types of finches to a bird house. Finches are relatively easy to attract because, depending on the species, they will nest almost anywhere. They also come in many bright colors and have a variety of beautiful songs, making them fun to watch.
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Things You'll Need
- Coniferous wood
- Saw
- Corrosion-resistant nails
- Hammer
- Hinged roof
- Leaves and twigs
Instructions
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Cut a 6-by-6 inch floor and four sides about six to eight inches tall and wide.
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Cut a hole in one board about four to seven inches in diameter for the finches to enter. Add ventilation holes in the other boards so the baby birds will not suffocate if the finches build a nest inside the house.
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Nail the walls and floor together. Add a hinged roof, which will help you access the house when you need to clean or add bird feed.
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Add some grass, leaves and twigs to the bottom of the house so the finches can build a nest.
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Tips & Warnings
Most finches are vegetarians but will eat insects occasionally. They prefer seeds and fruits for food. To make your house more exciting, add sunflower, thistle and canary seeds as well as mulberries and cherries, which are also favorite treats.
Hang your house about 2 meters from the ground, the preferred height for finch nests.
To make the house easier to clean, make the bottom removable so you can slide it out and empty it. Nesting finches can be messy.
