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Owl bookends for kids9/14/2023 ![]() ![]() If I have a barn owl box, how long until my first barn owl arrives?īringing a barn owl nesting box into the neighborhood is not a guarantee that a barn owl will come immediately, or even at all. They are not going to be interested in your household pet. Barn owls stick to their diet of smaller rodents, gophers, etc. Rodents that have been poisoned can take up to 10 days to die, traveling from house to house, and can gravely endanger the predator that may eat it including barn owls, mountain lions, red tailed hawks and more. When looking to introduce this program to the neighborhood, the more poison-free, the better. What if my neighbors use rodent poison, can I have a barn owl box? ![]() One barn owl family can consume 3,000 rodents per year!īarn owls are generally 13-16 inches in length and weigh anywhere from 1 - 1.5 lbs. They dine on all types of rodents, including gophers, and are quite the hunters! They are generally most active at dusk and dawn, and they will typically leave their nesting site in search of suitable grass areas in which to hunt. The idea is that nature will run its course and an owl will make the decision to nest within your box.īarn owls are native to Los Angeles and due to habitat loss, they have become harder to find here in our great city. For more abatement practices and alternate solutions, click here. Traditional rat traps, electric zappers or an abatement specialist can be very effective without poisoning other wildlife. Owls alone might not solve your rodent problem, but please don't use poison. The rest of the year, the owls will stay in the area but won't need a box. We provide instructions that show how you or a handyman can mount the box, how to care for the box, and 10 program flyers to distribute to neighbors.Ī Barn Owl's nesting season is at least once a year, sometimes twice. Once ordered, our volunteers will promptly begin the process of crafting your box. Nesting box orders are placed in the CLAW Shop section of the website, and 50% of your order is considered a tax deductible donation. This will prevent your owl from succumbing to secondary rodenticide poisoning. We recommend that a neighborhood become poison-free for at least three months before installing a nesting box. We suggest that you download our Barn Owl Box Program flyers to educate them about the effects of rodenticide and the role that a Barn Owl will play in controlling the rodent population if it nests in your neighborhood. Join my VIP club to get an instant 10% off voucher, member only specials, early releases, and more.First, we ask you to visit your closest neighbors and tell them you will be hosting a Barn Owl Nesting Box. Custom orders can generally be completed and ready to ship in a week and you’ll be advised of the time it’s going to take when I accept your order.Ĭontact me if you have any questions or problems with your order. If you are interested in having me make something custom, send me a message. Please note my miniatures ship from Australia. ![]() They are not toys and are not suitable for children under 12 due to many small parts being choking hazards and must be kept safely out of the reach of young children. These collectible miniatures are designed to withstand gentle use but are not suitable for regular play as they are display objects. The books do not open, but are separate and can be arranged as you desire.Īll of my miniature creations are handmade by me, and are for adult collectors. The bookends are made from wood and card and the books are paper. Both bookends measure approximately 46mm when placed together. Perfect on a shelf in a childs room in your dollhouse, roombox or diorama.Įach bookend (half) is approximately 23mm long, 16mm high and 8mm wide. Owls are in reverse each end and front to back on each bookend. Miniature bookends and books are 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures. Bookends with a pair of stylised owls each end, with six little children’s classic books. ![]()
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