Owl Box

[db9go]

We have just finish putting up a new building and would like to put an Owl box on the end out side to see if we can get any to come is that the best thing or is there some thing bells we can do

 

[Bald Rick]

We have just finish putting up a new building and would like to put an Owl box on the end out side to see if we can get any to come is that the best thing or is there some thing bells we can do

Depends what sort of owl you want to attract.
Barn owls are quite happy in an old tea chest provided that you close off half of the open end and put a platform outside

Good stuff here:

https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/nestboxes/

 

[Lazy Sod]

The RSPB and The Hawk and Owl Trust will also have information as to the design and the siting of boxes.

 

[MrNoo]

I bought some online, can’t remember who though unfortunately, barn owls seem very picky about where they nest, despite barn owls being seen in one shed they still refuse to nest in any of the boxes. Jackdaws like them mind!!!

 

[goodevans]

I would say a big oak tree with the box facing east ,from the prevailing weather,would certainly be the best,sorry my phone doesn't seem to like uploading pictures, please open

 

[Goweresque]

Just make sure that you build a strong enough framework (ideally steel) to hold it up. Owls will fill them with crap over the years and there can be a fair bit of weight up there after a while. Just bolting them to the side may not be enough eventually.

Thats me just yesterday returning a fledgling to a box in an old dutch barn at my place. I put the box up there probably 30 years ago, note the steel brackets completely supporting the box.

 

[Derky]

Give these guys a shout. https://www.giveahoot.org.uk/ They have boxes all around us and ring the chicks. They used to get the open prison to make the boxes and charge a bit for materials.

 

[robs1]

Just make sure that you build a strong enough framework (ideally steel) to hold it up. Owls will fill them with crap over the years and there can be a fair bit of weight up there after a while. Just bolting them to the side may not be enough eventually.

Thats me just yesterday returning a fledgling to a box in an old dutch barn at my place. I put the box up there probably 30 years ago, note the steel brackets completely supporting the box.

I have a box just like that, my best mate must have made it and put it in one of my sheds for safe keeping when he moved to Ireland in 2004 . I came across it a couple of weeks ago clearing out the shed, just Need to find somewhere to put it now.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

I made one to an Owl specialists specs and bought another from The Barn Owl Trust.
An owl looked but the bloody pigeons took it over. Then a tree grew up and the owls don’t like it now.
SS

 

[upnortheast]

Made some, same as this. Got 3 out of 2 sheets 6 mm ply and some offcuts of slaters latths. There is a pattern somewhere on the barn owl trust site.

https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn-owl-nestbox-barns-buildings/

 

[slackjawedyokel]

Made some, same as this. Got 3 out of 2 sheets 6 mm ply and some offcuts of slaters latths. There is a pattern somewhere on the barn owl trust site.

https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/product/barn-owl-nestbox-barns-buildings/

Here:

Barn Owl nestboxes for inside buildings

Find out why indoor Barn Owl nestboxes are the best option.Do you have a suitable building?Ideal buildings for Barn Owl nestboxes are:At least 4 metres (13ft) high.With an

www.barnowltrust.org.uk

I wonder whether owls would mind thin stokboard for added longevity

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Here:

Barn Owl nestboxes for inside buildings

Find out why indoor Barn Owl nestboxes are the best option.Do you have a suitable building?Ideal buildings for Barn Owl nestboxes are:At least 4 metres (13ft) high.With an

www.barnowltrust.org.uk

I wonder whether owls would mind thin stokboard for added longevity

I just used shuttering ply.
SS

 

[Pan mixer]

The local EWT gave me a couple built by community service peole FOC.

 

[Wombat]

I bought some online, can’t remember who though unfortunately, barn owls seem very picky about where they nest, despite barn owls being seen in one shed they still refuse to nest in any of the boxes. Jackdaws like them mind!!!

Jackdaws and kestrals use our owl boxes, never seen a fecking owl in any of them

 

[Goweresque]

Here's one of three I put up in trees a couple of years ago. I made a steel frame to fit to the tree then bolted the box to that, it was easier than trying to screw the box direct to the tree.

 

[db9go]

Thanks for all the reply and advice i will contact our local trust.

 

[Pan mixer]

Ringing today, one of last weeks 3 already consumed by sibs.

 

[Pan mixer]

Here's one of three I put up in trees a couple of years ago. I made a steel frame to fit to the tree then bolted the box to that, it was easier than trying to screw the box direct to the tree.

A man with a mill or a chainsay will curse you forever in a later life.

 

[sandy2210]

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui...ealattid=C213B9C4-135B-4160-B045-0FA18E90AFD4

the above link should show a young sea eagle having found the barn owls nest which is directly under where he has landed which happens to be my bedroom window dont think he got them as i can still hear and catch at least one on the camera
anyone know an easier way to put TAPO clips on tolaptop so i can share more

 

[Fruitbat]

Here:

Barn Owl nestboxes for inside buildings

Find out why indoor Barn Owl nestboxes are the best option.Do you have a suitable building?Ideal buildings for Barn Owl nestboxes are:At least 4 metres (13ft) high.With an

www.barnowltrust.org.uk

I wonder whether owls would mind thin stokboard for added longevity

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