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Wren Bird House

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Wren Bird House

Wrens are some of the easiest birds to attract to nest boxes. They like to be near shrubs and tress for cover, so if you are interested in helping a wren take up residence in your backyard, you should put up your wren bird house in such an area. It is also interesting to note that the wren is one of the few birds that will take up residency in a hanging bird house, so you can hang one from a tree or wherever you feel is suitable.

Your wren bird house should have a 4" by 4" floor space with a 1/4" diameter entrance hole that will be located 6" above the floor.  You should also make sure that your wren bird house is resting somewhere between 5 to 10 feet from the ground. Before you install your wren bird house, you should be aware of some of the wren's habits.

The house wren has a habit of puncturing the eggs of other species that inhabit nest boxes near by. The wren will not share the area with others of its kind and will challenge other species that attempt to take up residency.

The male wren will build several nests over an area that the female will choose from. Hanging several nest boxes may make your area more attractive to the wren.