How To Build A Finch Birdhouse

Here is the free finch birdhouse plan. Click Here

 

Build a finch birdhouse from cedar, pine or any soft wood.
Use rough-cut wood,
it gives better grip for birds to grab the nest box when they enter the house.
It is also easier for finch chicks to climb out the birdhouse later.
Let your imagination fly, you can build a finch birdhouse of any shape, but stick to these three dimensions.
The floor must be 6″ x 6″ (measured from the inside), the finch birdhouse hole size is 2″ and the height from the floor to the center of the hole is 4″.
Drill drain holes in the floor. Attach a hinged roof where you can easily monitor and clean the birdhouse. Use the hook to secure roof in closed position. Always use stainless steel screws.
Drill pilot holes as shown. This reduces the possibility of wood cracking, and the pilot hole simplifies assembly.

Some important finch birdhouse details

Proper ventilation is important. As you can see on the plan, there is a gap between the front panel and the roof to ensure air circulation. You can also drill some holes in the top edge of the side walls. Birdhouses should also have drainage holes to keep the birdhouse dry that prevent mold.

Wood is the best material to use when building a birdhouse, but make sure it is thicker than 0.75″. With thinner wood, the birdhouse can easily overheat.

Read more: What wood is best for birdhouses.

The finch birdhouse locatuin is also very important. Otherwise, they simply won’t use your birdhouse. Scroll down and read important facts about finches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you want to know what’s going on in the nest box, use these cameras. It is a very relaxing sight.

Use this special camera to peek the finch birdhouse. See the hidden world. 

 

 

 

 

Finch birdhouse installation instructions 

Select a location that is sheltered from strong winds, direct sunlight, and predators such as cats and raccoons. Best and easyest way to install a finch birdhouse is to use a metal post. Screw metal post to the ground attach finch birdhouse and your done. Make sure that finch birdhouse is at least 5 feet of the ground.

Right post for finch house. 

The entrance hole should face away from prevailing winds and toward a safe and clear flight path. Make sure the birdhouse is not facing a busy area or a location where people or pets might disturb the birds.

 

 

Finch habits

 

Finches are migrating birds but only within their territory range but if there is a good supply of food and water they might stick around.

These birds are monogamous and the two birds bond even more during the winter. They travel and live together throughout their lives.

Finches do not like the idea of being caged. They love open free spaces to fly around. To keep one, make sure you give it the space it deserves. They also love to sing but in low tones.

They are social birds who travel and feed together and if you happen to spot one then there must be more around. Finches do not like the human touch and trying to hold one might frighten it off.

With the perfect finch house, you can attract as many finches as it can accommodate and you can continue enjoying having them around.

 

 

 

 

 

What attracts finch to the birdhouse

 

Setting up finch houses should never be rushed. Install the finch house in an open area so they can fly in any direction. The best time to do this is toward the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

 

Finches are attracted to small fresh dark seeds. Sunflower seeds and Nyjer seeds are some of their favorites and putting some out on their feeder each day, will see finches sweetening every day.

These birds love nesting and breeding near clean water sources. They also love taking birdbaths and adding sticks and stones helps show them that it’s shallow and encourages them to enter.

 

They are migrating birds and some might spot your house and take a birdbath relaxing from a long tiresome journey to its new home.

 

Just like most birds, finches are attracted to color. Tying bright-colored ribbons around and on the birdhouse will help attract as many more. Ribbons are also more attractive as they sway around in the wind and birds are more attracted to things that are not common.

 

Make sure to at least place the feeders at a high place and if you have trees around, you can use them to place the feeders. Finches like feeding on high places where they feel safe.

The finches enjoy the water. Having a water source near the birdhouse attracts finches to use the nest box or where they can refresh on a hot summer day.

 

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