Nesting Box recommendations

[Little Magician]

Hello all!

My fox squirrel is old enough to release and I was wondering what kind of nesting box is best for her. There are several models here and on other sites: http://www.knwoodworks.com/SQUIRRELFEEDERHOUSE.html

I want her to learn to sleep in it for a few weeks indoors before I take her out.

Thanks!

[Skul]

We have a couple of those models ourselves.
They're very nice, however, expensive.
If you have the means or way to build a temporary box, you might consider that.

[I Love Lucy]

For years I have been using the cockatiel nesting boxes that they sell in PetSmart. The squirrels love them and they are reasonably priced at $16.

[2ndHandRanchRescue]

I love Nuts About Squirrels - I also make my own, but the quality and lumber/time spent making them - the prices are amazing. They also provide protection from raccoons reaching in.

http://nutsaboutsquirrels.net/

[Milo's Mom]

Here are the plans I have used on several different occasions to make nest boxes. If the box seems too big, you can use a 10" wide board instead. I also add an outside ledge (like a front porch) and also some hardware cloth on the inside.

Additionally, when I cut the sides, I cut the tops at an angle so when the roof is on it is slanted so water will run off.


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