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I bought this new Bluebird box

15 years ago

I just found and purchased two BB boxes from this guy on Ebay. I spoke with him and he is very knowledgeable about BB and their needs. I really wanted the BB box that someone posted from Duncraft with the Plexiglas observation windows but the $50 price tag was a little steep for me because I wanted two. Anyway check it out. I can't wait to get mine.

Here is a link that might be useful: Deluxe Bluebird house

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LindaMA
15 years ago
Suzanne, this bluebird box looks great, I love how you can view the nest without opening the box. Funny, I had checked Ebay before purchasing the house I bought from Duncraft and didn't see these boxes on there at the time, although I am very happy with mine, it was just a bit pricey and the price on the one you purchased looks a lot more attractive.

If I get lucky and attract bluebirds to nest in my box next spring, I may look into purchasing another box and this one looks good to me. Please let me know how it works out for you.

Good luck!
Linda
nhsuzanne
Original Author
15 years ago
I almost missed this one on ebay but saw it at the last minute. I got two of these for the price of one Duncraft! I will keep you posted and yours looks like a really nice box which started my search in the first place!

Now I have to figure out the baffle instructions.
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LindaMA
15 years ago
I ended up purchasing an 18" Baffle at Petsmart, it was on sale so I grabed it, I only hope it fits the pole I have.

My next step is buying some fishing line and washers and then some of the Mylar ribbon so I can be ready with a Sparrow Spooker once the first egg is laid next spring.

Oh it's going to be a long winter, I'm so sad to see summer coming to an end, it's never long enough.
nhsuzanne
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15 years ago
That's for sure but maybe we will get a nice long extended summer because of all the rain earlier. Maybe we won't get 12' of snow starting in October! I hope, I hope.

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