Read About Bird House Kit

A bird house kit is a great way for families to learn about birds and their habitats. Here's everything you need to know about finding and using a bird house kit.

Why not just buy a bird house?

Of course you could always opt to just buy a bird house instead of buying a bird house kit and putting it together, but it wouldn't be as fun and you probably wouldn’t learn a much.

One great reason to buy a bird house kit is that little kids love to learn about animals and will probably be very excited to help you put it together. Buying a bird house kit will also force you to really learn about the birds you're going to attract. When you're shopping around for a bird house kit, you'll be presented with a bunch of bird house kit choices. In order to find the right kit for the birds in your neighborhood first you're going to have to pay attention to the kinds of birds that come to your yard. Secondly, you're going to have to look at the individual kits to see if the birds in your yard will use that specific house.

Bluebirds, for example, like bird houses that are closed. They like to feel protected and will only nest and mate in a house that has four closed off side and a small entry hole. Robins, on the other hand, can't stand being closed in and will only nest in a bird house kit that results in a house with three walls and one open side.

What comes in a bird house kit?

A bird house kit usually has the birdhouse plans, the wood and the screws or bolts that are needed to put the bird house together. Each bird house kit will include different materials, so it's important to check the contents before you buy the kit. It's very rare to find a bird house kit that has the actual tools you'll need to put the house together.

Things to remember

It's good to buy a good quality bird house kit, but the care you take in constructing the bird house will have a great effect on the outcome of your bird house. Before you start constructing the house, read the directions thoroughly. Make sure you know what you're doing before you just barge ahead.

Also, before you start constructing the bird house kit, find a place in your yard that is safe from predators, the wind and human traffic that you can put your bird house in after it's built.