Blackbirds, titmice, sparrows, redstarts and robins: all these birds feel at home in our gardens and ensure that voracious pests cannot multiply too much. In order for the feathered garden dwellers to stay, you should create bird-friendly conditions - a dense hedge that offers protection and space for nesting, native wild trees whose fruits birds like to eat and a bird house with a bird house stand where the animals can find grain food all year round.

With a stand, the bird house can be placed almost anywhere

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This bird house with a stable stand, which is equally attractive to people and birds, has received one of the best ratings on Amazon. The bird feeder, which is about 50 centimeters in diameter and about 38 centimeters high, rests on a 1.05 meter high tripod stand made of robust wood. All materials are provided with a wood preservative, and the roof is also provided with a weatherproof textured plaster. This keeps the feed dry. According to the numerous customer reviews, this model is very popular with birds of all kinds.

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You can also purchase the tripod stand without the birdhouse from the same manufacturer; several matching birdhouses from the manufacturer are available from Amazon. According to the customer, this bird house stand basically fits all square or rectangular bird houses with an edge length of 25 centimeters or more. Then the holes would no longer be suitable, but you could measure and attach them yourself. The robust wood has already been treated with a wood preservative and is therefore sufficiently weatherproof.

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height 115 centimeters
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This stable and attractive birdhouse stand made of natural birch wood is handmade by a craftsman's workshop in the Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony. This is also a tripod stand made of branches with a thickness of between four and nine centimeters, which are additionally stabilized by cross braces. The stand itself is approx. 115 centimeters high, with a base plate measuring approx. 20 by 20 centimeters at the top. This is suitable for many commercially available bird houses, but you can purchase a suitable bird feeder separately from the manufacturer.

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material

Wood is particularly popular for birdhouse stands, since bird feeders are usually made of wood. This material looks natural and attractive when placed in the garden or on the terrace. Basically you have the choice between treated and natural wood, whereby birch wood is often used for the latter. Make sure that with natural wood - especially birch - the bark remains on the branches, as this provides the necessary weather protection.

weather protection

Good weather protection is essential for bird feeders and birdhouse stands made of wood if you want to enjoy them for many years. Sun, rain, heat and cold attack the natural material, causing it to decompose over time. A non-toxic weather protection glaze based on ecological substances prevents this. Do not just take any agent from the hardware store, but an explicitly non-toxic one. After all, you don't want to accidentally poison your feathered visitors.

size

The birdhouse stand should be as high as possible, but not too high either: After all, you still need to be able to fill the bird feeder comfortably. Such a stand is necessary because the bird feeder should not stand directly on the ground to protect it from hungry cats and "food shyers" such as rats and mice. A height of at least one meter, preferably more, is therefore indispensable. In addition, the stand should have a base plate on which the actual bird house can be screwed.

fastening and assembly

Many bird house stands are designed as tripod stands, i. H. they consist of three interlocked timbers and can also be secured by additional cross braces. However, there are also models that are made of wood with a support foot. Both can be set up freely and do not require additional anchoring in the ground. Be sure to also pay attention to customer reviews for instructions on how to assemble the stand: Some models are quite heavy, which is why special tools or a helping hand are indispensable.

stability

The stability of the aviary stand is also indispensable, as the construction should not tip over with every gust of wind: In this case, the birds will soon not come back because they see the aviary as "dangerous". The stand should therefore not tip over, be stable and not sway. You should also screw the actual bird house to the base plate so that it does not fall down due to fluttering birds or the wind.

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frequently asked Questions

Where is the best place to place the birdhouse stand?

The bird house should be placed as free-standing as possible in a quiet and sheltered place in the garden. Make sure it is clearly visible and not directly under a tree. However, trees and other shrubs should be in the immediate vicinity, as the birds like to flee there if disturbed and return to the feeder as soon as the "danger" is over.

What do I actually feed the birds?

What you fill the aviary with as food depends primarily on the preferences of your visitors. Tits like to eat sunflower seeds, sparrows like grain and blackbirds like mealworms. The feed mixture should be varied, for example: rose hips, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat or occasionally mealworms. Of course, you can also use ready-made mixtures and fat balls from the trade.

Should you feed birds in summer too?

When it comes to summer feeding, the experts are divided. Many scientists deny it, because with a good (artificial) food supply, a lot of chicks are raised. However, due to overpopulation, these could only survive with the help of humans, and there was basically enough food in the warm season. Proponents, on the other hand, point to sterile gardens (e.g. rock gardens) and the increasing agricultural monoculture. Ultimately, you must decide this question for yourself.

Can I also hang up the bird house?

Of course, a bird house does not necessarily need a stand, because you can basically also hang it up. This can be done, for example, against a wall or wall (e.g. using a pole that places the birdhouse away from the wall) or from a canopy or tree. It is important that cats and other robbers cannot get to the house by e.g. B. jump or climb there from a branch.

Can I build the birdhouse stand myself?

As an alternative to buying a birdhouse stand, you can of course also build it yourself. So-called three-legged constructions, which consist of three crossed timbers secured by cross braces, are technically simple. The pieces of wood should be as long as possible so that a base plate can be attached to the upper area to attach the birdhouse.

How do I make my garden bird friendly?

Putting up a bird feeder is not enough to make a garden bird-friendly. The animals also need the opportunity to forage for themselves, need protection and nesting opportunities. You should therefore refrain from using toxic pesticides or herbicides, and also plant more native, fruit-bearing trees such as rowanberries, rosehips, cornus, sloes, etc. Placing nest boxes suitable for different bird species can also help.

equipment

birdseed

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You can mix the feed for the bird feeder yourself or buy it ready-made in stores. Make sure the mix is suitable for both grain and soft feed eaters alike and contains a colorful mix with little or no wheat. Sunflower seeds and peanuts must be included; hemp seeds, raisins and dried mealworms are beneficial.

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The feeding house that goes with the birdhouse stand should not be missing either. This should be made of a weather-resistant material, be easy to fill and clean and also be suitable for different bird species. A large feeding area with lateral boundaries prevents the feed from falling out, and the birds need enough space to land and sit.

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