Jcs Wildlife Large Barn Owl Box With Exercise Platform: Do It Yourself Assembly Kit

Build your own JCs Wildlife Barn Owl Box with Exercise Platform with this Do It Yourself Kit! Comes with full instructions on assembly and mounting. Modeled after the design of owl expert Steve Simmons. The entrance hole is elliptical in shape to provide protection from predators. Additionally, there is an interior divider separating the box into two compartments. Should a predator be able to reach into the box, they will be unable to reach the owl or owlets on the other side of the divider. The entrance hole is also placed in consideration of young owlets to prevent them from being pushed out of the box by others behind them, especially as they all seek to be fed first. Special "grip" grooves underneath the entrance hole also help the adult owl gain access into the box. Under the entrance hole is a newly added platform where owlets that are learning to fly can land on the perch instead of falling out of the box, and adult barn owls can guide owlets back in if they are not ready. This platform extends 7 inches out from the nesting box and wraps around the front and sides of the box. A door at the end of the box allows for easy access to the interior - making clean out a simple and quick task. This also provides easy access to mount a wildlife camera. Nesting Material: Although Barn Owls can and will find their own nesting material, a bag of pine shavings is included with your Kit. This kit comes included with stainless steel mounting screws for easy installation of our newly designed mounting system. Three total mounting strips are included in the kit to mount your box. ** No paint or varnish should be applied to the interior. Use of these finishes on the interior of the box could deter Barn Owls from nesting. ** Specifications: Overall Dimensions with Platform: 39.5" W x 27" D x 19.25" H Box Dimensions: 24" W x 21" D x 19.25" H Hole Diameter: 5.5" W x 4.5" H Construction: Exterior Grade Plywood Hole Height Above Floor: 13" Made in the USA