Brice Prairie Conservation Association

Materials and Instructions for NABS Bluebird Houses

by Leif Marking

1. Cedar board rough on one side, 7/8 in thick lumber preferred
   1. 8 in. for top
   2. 6 in. for back, front, sides, and bottom
2. All angle cuts are 10 degrees
3. Roof is 7 ^1/2 in. wide x 10 ^1/2 in. long
4. Sides 10 ^1/4 in on long side as per diagram and 5 in. wide
5. Floor is 5 in. long and about 3 ^3/4 in. wide depending on lumber thickness
6. Back and front as per diagram only 5 ^1/2 in.
7. Use round (1 ^1/2 in.) or oval (1 ^3/8 in. x 2 ^1/4 in.) hole and place bottom 4 to 5 in. from entry hole
8. Mount on 1 ^1/2 in. PVC pipe (5 ft.) over standard T-type fence post with U-bolt
9. Side opening can swing to left or right depending on preference

HURRY AND PUT THE HOUSE IN A PROPER ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE THE BLUEBIRDS ARE COMING !!!