Squirrel Den Box Plans

Houses should be placed in trees at least 10 inches in diameter.

Squirrel den box plans. For large litters you may consider a 12 width. This shelf prevents predation by cats and raccoons. Keep in mind that squirrels like to snuggle in on cold nights so don t go overboard on the size. In fact if you re going to build one you might want to build three.

The den is suitable for any member of the family. Feeder and nesting box combined. Mother father or little ones. Use your measuring tape to mark 18 on one board and 17 on another board.

See more ideas about squirrel nesting boxes and squirrel feeder. A squirrel den is a natural looking structure that is usually made of plywood or a hardwood that won t rapidly deteriorate outdoors in bad weather. Avoid particle board it tends to disintegrate when wet. Pine is very soft and is prone to split.

Nest box project parts tools list parts list. The squirrels want their house to blend in. Step 1 measure from one end of the 1 by 10 inch by 6 feet long board and mark points along one edge at 16 inches 30 inches 44 inches 60 inches and 68 inches. Draw legible and straight lines with your pen across the board.

Squirrel nest box plans side mounted 3 6 squirrel capacity. 1 box of 6 1 to 1. Apr 6 2017 explore craftantix s board squirrel nest box plans squirrel den box plans followed by 192 people on pinterest. You can build a fancy nest box but squirrels are happier in a plain wooden box built with their needs in mind.

1 3 32 drill bit to pre drill screw holes pre drill all screw holes. Custom squirrel boxes house for squirrel made out of a tires and recyclables. We already know that squirrels are opportunistic feeders. Cent one 1 xl pine board straight fiat and few knots or splits is best makes 1 nest box one it x2 x8 used for the cleat and predator guard.

6 sheet rock screws 1 1 4 long per nest. Smaller boxes are more economical and easier to place. A mazing squirrel house plans. This box incorporates an inside shelf immediately under the entrance hole.

Create the front and back panels. To achieve this the front board should be one inch shorter than the back board. It s also important for the nest box to be unpainted unstained as the chemicals in treatments attract the attention of predators. 1 piece will be enough for 5 nest boxes 25 sheet rock screws per nest box black or silver o k 2 long.

For a great backyard project you can combine a squirrel feeder. 5 8 inch drywall screws. The larger the box the heavier the box a distinct disadvantage as you balance with a box full of squirrels on a ladder 30 feet up. In all my research this is the resource i found most helpful for the specifics of dimensions and components and with its guidance i put together an overall plan.