Open An Edible Birdhouse Fer Yer Local Birdies !
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Edible Birdhouse!
Edible Birdhouses are the rage today. More and more people are finding out about this great idea, so supply a nice dry place on the inside, while providing Yum Yum's on the outside.
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Ancient Birdhouses
It's probably really hard to pinpoint where exactly the first birdhouse was hung, however, we found that at home and abroad people have been helping our feathered friends for centuries.Some of these tiny dwelling places, whose numbers proliferated in parallel with the development of classical Ottoman architecture in the 15th century, indicate that they were being built, albeit on a smaller scale, already in the pre-Ottoman period. The purpose of these charming bird houses, which the Turks continued to build up to the 19th century, is to provide refuge to birds, who range freely through the skies but are consequently lonely to the same degree, and to protect them from storms, rain, mud and the burning sun. But Istanbul is not Turkey's only landlord catering to birds. From Thrace to Eastern Anatolia, bird houses are to be found in every place touched by human hands. Kirklareli, Tekirdag, Edirne, Bolu, Bursa, Milas, Antalya, Amasya, Kayseri, Ankara, Nevsehir, Sivas, Erzurum, Sanliurfa, Dogubeyazit are just a few of the Turkish cities with bird houses that we can mention here.
Bird houses are a symbol of the value and importance Turks place on animals, especially birds. Several foundations were founded in the Ottoman period for the care and protection of animals. Some of these foundations specialized in feeding birds on cold winter days, caring for and treating sick storks, and providing food and water to animals in general.
Reference: Fusun Akay/Ibrahim Yogurtcu/SKYLIFE
The native American tribes used to hang hollow gourds for purple martins to come and nest in. These purple martins kept away turkey vultures which would raid their meat racks. Rustic birdhouses and gourds developed into decorative birdhouses by bird lovers and birdwatchers that you see today.
So birdhouses have been around for a longtime. People have taken an interest in them for centuries. We can carry on the tradition also!
What Is An Edible Birdhouse Made Of?
Room And Board Fer Yer Birdies!
This is an Edible Bird House Which Are Hand Crafted From Wood And Consist Of:
*Wood
*Screws
*Milliet
*Seeds
*Dried Fruit, Dried Corn Cobs And Other Yum Yum's Fer Yer Local Bird Friends To Enjoy.
This is accompished by:
*Spray millet
*Sunflower heads and moss that adorn the outside of these birdhouses.
*Oat Groats
*Milo and Cookie Seed
There are others that are made of Dried Apples, Oranges and Other Dried Fruit that attract certain types of birds.
Many Misconceptions that bird lovers have is that the feed IS the structure of the house, therefore as they eat they lose the "Boarding" portion of this.
The handcrafted, wood house IS the Frame and the Feed is on the Outside so there is no compromising the birds safety, nor their families.
This Also Provides A Nice And Dry Place For Migrating Birds As Well As The Proliferation Of Local Birds.
Your Wild Birds Simply Love These Edible Birdhouses!!!!
Not Like A Gingerbread House!
People have asked how the birds are going to continue to live in an Edible Birdhouse if they eat all the goodies off, won't that destroy the house? My answer is NO! Absolutely Not! How can that be you ask?Easy, the plywood bird box is reusable for year after year.
It's not like a Gingerbread House, meaning as you eat the pieces, it compromises the house. Once the birds eat all the goodies off of the plywood frame, you can then re-shoot the goodies back on.
This is not only a novel idea, but a practical one also. Just like you maybe have been to a bed and breakfast or a hotel that offered breakfast down stairs after a comfy night in their room, your birds will simply enjoy raising their family in one of these Edible Birdhouses. Not only that, but this is a great talking point for all your friends and family.
Your kids will also enjoy the pleasure of watching your birds grow their family in your own yard! Be the first on your block to get one of these unregrettable Edible Birdhouses!
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How To Place An Edible Birdhouse!
Here is an inexpensive and easy way to erect an Edible Birdhouse.Here's all you'll need:
* An Edible Birdhouse
* Hammer
* 2 lb Sledge
* Nail
* Screw/ Screw Gun
* 1 1/2" Hole Saw
* 5" X 1/4" Nut and Bolt
* 1 3/4" X 1/4" Nut and Bolt
* 2X4X8" Block of Wood
* Galvanized Pole
Locate a spot where you would like to place your Edible Birdhouse.
Setting The Primary Pole!
With a small sledge hammer, place your primary pole at least 1 1/2 to 2 feet in the ground. Unless you know for sure, contact your local power company before placing your pole in the ground to avoid any wires, cable, gas or water lines that may be underground. Placing Base Mount To The Edible Birdhouse!
Before mounting, drill a 1 1/2 hole in the center of the 2X4 Mount. You want to do this so as to provide a place for the top pole to seat when mounting.Then screw 2 screws through the 2X4 Mount to the bottom of the Edible Birdhouse without penetrating through the floor of the cavity. Measure this out before hand and then select the proper length of screws with this in mind.
Securing The Edible Birdhouse To The Pole!
After pre-drilling a 1/4" hole through the 2X4 and the top of the pole, hammer a 5" bolt through the hole in the 2X4 and seat with a nut on the other side, thus securing the Edible Birdhouse from spinning or falling off the top of the pole. Setting The Top Pole!
Now that your Edible Bird house is secured to the Mount, its time to assemble the last piece. Place the top pole to the primary base pole. If you live in an area where there are high winds , you may want to pre drill a hole through the place where the two poles meet. Then place your bolt through the poles and secure it with a nut on the other end. The Edible Birdhouse should be about 6-8 feet from the ground. This pole action also makes it easy for you to clean when your avian friends are done inhabiting the Birdhouse. YER ALLLL DONE!!!!
Wow, You Did It! You put together and built a good, stable and safe place for your local bird friends. Now they can enjoy the "Room N' Board" that you have provided for them. This will be the talk of the neighborhood both of your neighbors and your wild bird friends. Don't be alarmed if they don't rush right to this. Remember, this is something new to the area and may take a little bit for them to get use to it being there. After awhile, you'll see them pecking the seed and then eventually inhabiting your Edible Birdhouse.What a fun way to promote the living of natural insect controllers as well as natural pollinators.
Congratulations on your first Mount. Next time, you'll be a pro!
Edible Birdhouses!
Lots of Variety!
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- Edible Birdhouse In The YouTube Video!
- Great for natural insect control and natural pollinator inhabitation. Very decorative for your yard!
Treat Yer Birdies Like Kings and Queens!
Castle Birdhouse!
Here is another type of Edible Birdhouse for your bird friends to enjoy. Treat them like and King and Queen with this little beauty. Keep in mind, that there are a variety of Edible Birdhouses because there are a variety of creative people who decorate their yards. The goal is to accentuate your yard, within the theme of the decor of your yard, while providing a pleasurable and safe place for your birds.
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Edible Birdhouse Video
Edible Birdhouses Aide Natural Pollinators & Insect Control!
Bats, birds, owls and other creatures are Cavity and Cave dwellers by nature. One way we can help this shortage is to provide artificial cavities known as nesting boxes. They will help boost the population of these natural insect controllers and pollinators and provide our lands and neighborhoods an alternative solution to man made chemicals which harm our environment.Few people realize that the U.S. now applies twice the amount of pesticides it used in 1962. In Canada during the mid-1970s, aerial spraying of coniferous forest pests reduced native bee populations to the point that blueberry yields fell below the norm for four years.
A large number of insecticides used in agriculture are toxic to pollinating insects and wildlife that are premiere carries of pollination.
Interactions between plants and their pollinators are essential to healthy functioning of wild and agricultural communities.
Instead of being part of the problem, we can be a part of the solution.
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The Most Important Thing
“Loved the birdhouse almost as much as the birds. They find this to be a new and delicious treat.”
"John Deere" - Type Edible Birdhouse!
Hey Ya'll. Here is an Edible Birdhouse that yer buddies will be sure to enjoy! Not yer local farmer friends, but yer local bird friends! Edible Birdhouses do have a sence of creativity, when it comes to decor in yer neck o' the woods. The variety of Edible Birdhouses rarely have a problem being a part of your favorite yard collectibles and yer local and migratory birds will enjoy this also. Everything you see on this rig is edible and safe fer yer avian visitors. So enjoy the view of the outside and yer birdies will enjoy the food and the home on the inside!
"As you are upset with the person driving 15 mph in a 55-mph zone, directly in the middle of the road, remember this: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle."
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What's Yer Type O' Birdhouse ?
New StickyNote
Don't Forget To Place Yer Birdhouses Up in December - January.
Birdies Prefer A Little Worn Look On Their Houses And
They Are More Likely Inhabit A Birdhouse That They Have Seen Around Awhile, Rather Than A Shiny New One!!
Edible Birdhouse Tip!
Another great thing about these edible birdhouses is theme and color. I know that many of you have a certain theme that you would like to stick with when considering a purchase of your edible birdhouse. There are an assortment of themed edible birdhouses. Anything from shapes like Apples, Tractors, Huts, Two-Story Houses , Castles and Beloved Lighthouses. You will be pleased to see the very assortment of colors ranging from Purples, to Oranges to Reds , Yellows and Greens.Click the APPLE for more details.
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