By guinea-pig-gal, on May 31st, 2007%
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What are downfalls of bird drilling holes in outside wood siding?
I rent. I told my landlord this morn. What kind of damage will be done? Will the birds bring parasites and/or bugs to me inside. They usually plug these bird holes with ugly orange plugs against dark brown wood siding.
I wouldn’t worry much about the introduction of bugs to your house. A much bigger problem is the introduction of water. Seems like your landlord should be very anxious to avoid that because if water gets into the wall cavities it will encourage rot and could lead to mold problems, both of which could be expensive for him to fix.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 29th, 2006%
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Bird house building what is the best wood to use for custom home design houses?
I am looking to build a custom bird house for my friend for a house warming gift (I know clever!). I want to have an exact match of the house. But i do not know what wood to use for the main of the house and the details?
cedar. Smooth side on the inside, rough side on the outside.
Cedar is durable and insect resistant.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on August 19th, 2006%
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How do I clean a bird that has been trapped inside my wood stove so that it will survive?
I had a bird fall down my wood stove pipe and I rescued it but I’m unsure if the bird will make it….the bird was responsive and could see it would follow every move i made…is a young bird, and very scared….does anyone know what else I could have done or could do..?
Please contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. They are located all over the US, and are the only people who are legally authorized to care for native wild birds.
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