Diy Barred Owl House

These attractive owls are interesting to watch and listen too as they give their familiar hoot hoot calls.

Diy barred owl house.

1 2 sheet 4 x 4 3 4 plywood pressure treated if desired exterior wood glue. In november the bees are hibernating and barred owls will have 3 months to find the house. Front 7 75 w x 16 75 l back 7 75 w x 32. Building a barred owl nest box.

2 6 inch long by 1 1 2 or 2 inch. There are basically four ways to cut the entry hole. The barred owl also called a hoot owl is quite large and common in suburban areas. Male barred owls are the ones who pick the nesting location.

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. If you emulate their call at night they often will respond and fly in to take a look. Barred owl box plan printed with permission from woodcrafting for wildlife 11 place wood chips in bottom of box. To ensure proper drainage drill 6 8 holes evenly spaced and inch diameter in the floor piece.

1 5 8 ths exterior wood screws. Try to place the owl house facing north or in a location that is protected from the sun. You can then use a protractor or a string to draw the top oval. Cut wood to use for the front back sides roof and floor of the owl house.

The best time to hang a barred owl house is november. Males like to roost in a nearby tree. Drill 2 ventilation holes inch diameter about one inch from the. This will provid e you with the center of the hole.

1 you can use a bench jig saw like the one in the pic ture. Now you are ready to cut the hole.