What dimensions should a bird box be?

If your wood is different to that, the dimensions of the Base should be 150mm by 150mm minus 2 x thickness of the wood, eg if the wood is 18mm thick, the base should be 150mm x 114mm.

What nest boxes do Robins like?

Robins do nest in bird boxes. Robins prefer an open fronted nesting box, situated in a location with natural cover. Robins will often make use of other types of nests we make available but from what I have seen, they like a nice wooden box the most.

What kind of nesting box do you need for a Robin?

The Pictures show two different types of Nesting Boxes . (The backing board is 5/8″ to maximize the nesting area). Cedar Nest Platform is ideal for those who may not use birdhouses! Offer Swallows, Phoebes, Robins and others a safe place to nest instead of your porch ledge.

How big does a Robin Birdhouse need to be?

Robins will nest in a birdhouse with an open front, also called a nest shelf. The Robin Birdhouse or Nesting Shelf must be of sufficient size to accommodate a Robin Nest (7″x8″). It should be placed on the side of a building or under an eve between 5′-25′ high. Our design is adapted from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

How big does a nest box need to be?

This nest box should be at least 10″ long and at least 7″ wide with the backboard at least 6″ high and the front board 8 or 9″ high. The main entrance hole (for the adults) is 1 1/2″ and the other three (for the chicks) are each 1″ in diameter.

How big is a pendant for a Robin?

The gorgeous mini robin nest necklace is hand-made with sterling silver. The delicately designed bird sitting on the nest gives this necklace a unique look. * Bird And Nest pendant 15mm x 15mm (mini robin 10mm x 3mm)* Initial Star 8mm* Necklace chain length: 16”, 18” or 20” Inches* Handmade Sterling Silver.*