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Most ducks nest on the ground but Wood Ducks actually nest in trees. In this video, ISU Extension and Outreach wildlife specialist, Dr. Adam Janke, demonstrates how to build a box that mimics the natural cavities Wood Ducks look for to nest and raise their young.
Instructions: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/15553
Additional Resources: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/woodworking-wildlife
To learn more about ISU Extension and Outreach, visit: extension.iastate.edu
00:00 Intro
00:35 Cutting the pieces
01:52 Assembly
02:30 Side access door
03:12 Prep for mounting
03:42 Logistics and placement
04:00 Mounting
04:32 Final checks
Is the watermark the dark grey circle in the instruction sheet for the hole?
Can you give full dimensions of each piece. Would luv to build. Thanks
This is my mandarin duck
I don't understand cutting the top of the door at a 45? Wouldn't it work cut straight seeing you left a gap between the door and the top?
Cedar is toxic for birds
I found great plans on the Woodglut website. I think this is a good solution for everyone.
I found great plans on the Woodglut website. I think this is a good solution for everyone.
I did it with the Woodprix plans.
Wouldn't the nails just fall out if they are that loose?
duck in a box
I'm sure you will find good solutions for all your ideas on the Woodglut website.
How big is hole ?
Woodprix has very good designs and plans.
Good😊👍
I like your plan, especially the door. With your background as a Wildlife Specialist, what is your take on predation of WD boxes that have no predator guards installed? I'm getting ready to put out 4 boxes and going to a lot of trouble to prepare the poles and pred. guards because I am reading that the boxes are death traps for the hens without them.
2 questions.
How far down from the top of the front board do you measure for the entrance hole?
And did you pre drill the holes before attaching each piece with screws?
Where is the cut sheet?
Nice Box
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