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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox
yes, our neighbor five doors down has a feeder spilling seed onto the ground and she has raccoons, rats, mice and ducks vacuuming up what the birds scatter
I'm looking to build a couple of replacement bluebird houses to replace the two that are falling apart
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"Two that are falling apart." Choice of materials. proper construction are the difference between something that will last and something that won't. Typical construction lumber is PINE and it does not last long exposed to the weather. Pressure treat is probably not good for the birds. Cedar is a good choice. Hardwood? The box stores sell planed lumber. If, you choose that route the COST will be shocking. Bird houses? Should you bill them for materials and charge them a bond plus a mortgage they will advise you they are on a fixed income of zero.