As a rustic frame for a birdhouse, the old tree trunk becomes a lively eye-catcher in your garden. Read here about when and how to skillfully attach a nesting box to a tree trunk. You can find out which tree trunk is suitable as a birdhouse stand here.
How do I attach a birdhouse to a tree trunk?
To attach a birdhouse to a tree trunk, you will need a wooden board, carpenter's nails, metal brackets, screws, a cordless screwdriver and a hammer. Nail the wooden plate onto the trunk, place the birdhouse in the middle and screw it together with metal brackets and screws.
How can I attach a birdhouse to a tree trunk?
You can attach a birdhouse firmly to a tree trunk using simple means and in three steps. Write down on the material list: a wooden plate (larger in diameter than the birdhouse), carpenter's nails, metal angles, screws, cordless screwdriver, hammer. How to properly attach the birdhouse to the tree trunk:
- Nail the wooden board onto the tree trunk using carpenter nails.
- Position the birdhouse in the middle of the wooden plate.
- Using the metal brackets, screw the birdhouse to the wooden plate.
Can I attach a birdhouse to any tree trunk?
Not every tree trunk is suitable for attaching a birdhouse to. A trunk height of at least130 cm prevents nest robbers from tampering with the birdhouse. Furthermore, the tree trunk should be in partial shade so that the feathered inhabitants are protected from direct sunlight.
When should I attach a birdhouse to a tree trunk?
Inearly fall is the best time to attach a birdhouse to a tree trunk. This choice of date has two advantages: Over the winter, the bird house serves as a welcome overnight accommodation for freezing garden birds. Furthermore, the nest box can weather out until the breeding season begins.
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Birdhouse stand replaces missing tree trunk
In a small garden without trees, you can easily attach a nesting box to a standard birdhouse stand. Constructed as a 100 to 200 cm high tripod frame with a wooden base plate, a premium quality stand offers the bird house the necessary stability. You can buy a birdhouse stand cheaply on Amazon (€25.00 on Amazon), in online shops or from your trusted local master carpenter.
