{"product_id":"kookaburra-box-handmade-kookaburra-nest-box","title":"🪶 Kookaburra Box – Handmade Kookaburra Nest Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🪶 HANDMADE KOOKABURRA BOX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing more Aussie than a kookaburra laughing in your backyard. Our handmade Kookaburra Box is individually built in Queensland from reclaimed pallet timber and purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003eLaughing Kookaburras\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a standard bird box. It's a substantially larger design, with a wide, roomy cavity, an extra-large internal floor and a \u003cstrong\u003ecovered entrance tunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit these larger birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKookaburras nest in large tree hollows that can take a century or more to form. As big old trees are cleared, those hollows are lost. A kookaburra box gives them a safe place to keep raising families near you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🎨 CHOOSE YOUR FINISH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Natural Timber (Raw) – $80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original handcrafted finish, left untreated to showcase the natural character of the reclaimed timber. It can be left natural or finished by you if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛢️ Natural Timber (Oiled) – $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with premium \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pure Linseed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e on the exterior to enhance the timber's natural grain and colour while helping protect it from the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Painted Exterior (Sealed) – $100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with durable exterior paint in your choice of \u003cstrong\u003egreen, brown, black or camouflage\u003c\/strong\u003e, then sealed with clear lacquer for added weather protection. Ideal for blending into your garden or bush setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e📏 APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery box is handmade from reclaimed timber, so dimensions may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Rear Height: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e330mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Front Height: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Roof: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e400mm × 430mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Width × Depth: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e320mm × 360mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Internal Floor: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300mm × 320mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Entrance Hole: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (within a covered entrance tunnel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🛠️ FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Handmade in Queensland from reclaimed pallet timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Purpose-built design for Laughing Kookaburras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Covered entrance tunnel with a 100mm entrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Extra-large internal floor (approx. 300mm × 320mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Lower, wider proportions to suit kookaburra nesting behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Removable floor panel for cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Sloping weather-resistant roof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Heavy-duty tree mounting system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Built for Australian conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Every box is individually handcrafted and one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🧹 REMOVABLE FLOOR FOR CLEANING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eremovable floor panel\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you clear out old nesting material and check the condition of the box without dismantling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever open, clean or disturb a nest box while it is occupied.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wait until the birds have left and the breeding season has finished before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🌿 INSTALLATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKookaburra boxes are best mounted \u003cstrong\u003ehigher than most nest boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e where a suitable and safe mounting position is available, on a large mature tree with a clear flight path to the entrance. Position the entrance away from prevailing weather where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation by a suitably experienced arborist or nest box installer is recommended for higher installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWildlife may sometimes inspect or occupy boxes intended for another species, so occupancy cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e❤️ HANDMADE WITH PURPOSE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Potting Mad nest box is handcrafted by our family in Joyner, QLD using reclaimed timber that would otherwise go to landfill. We're proud members of Pine Rivers Koala Care, and supporting Australian wildlife inspires everything we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Pickup from Joyner, QLD. Delivery may be available for a fee, so just ask!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/possum-box-handmade-timber-possum-house\"\u003ePossum Box\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bird-box-handmade-parrot-nest-box\"\u003eBird Box\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/owl-wood-duck-box-handmade-duckling-safe-nest-box\"\u003eOwl \u0026amp; Wood Duck Box\u003c\/a\u003e and full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wildlife-nest-boxes\"\u003eWildlife Nest Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potting Mad","offers":[{"title":"Natural Timber (Raw) \/ Kookaburra","offer_id":52465831936295,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Oiled) \/ Kookaburra","offer_id":52465832132903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Exterior (Sealed) \/ Kookaburra","offer_id":52465832329511,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/1388\/8295\/files\/kookaburra_box_oiled_2_ffb3c08b-4d28-4285-b217-14b9a0cd326b.jpg?v=1793132315","url":"https:\/\/www.pottingmad.com.au\/products\/kookaburra-box-handmade-kookaburra-nest-box","provider":"Potting Mad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}