{"product_id":"owl-wood-duck-box-handmade-duckling-safe-nest-box","title":"🦉 Owl \u0026 Wood Duck Box – Handmade Duckling-Safe Nest Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦉 HANDMADE OWL \u0026amp; WOOD DUCK BOX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade Owl \u0026amp; Wood Duck Box is a large, purpose-built nest box suited to \u003cstrong\u003eBarn Owls\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Wood Ducks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each one is individually built in Queensland from reclaimed pallet timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a generous 130mm entrance, a roomy interior and a \u003cstrong\u003etimber balcony that wraps around the front and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving birds a place to land, perch and look out before entering the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e🐣 DUCKLING SAFE DESIGN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Duck ducklings leave the nest just a day or so after hatching by jumping up and out of the entrance. If the entrance is too high above the nest floor, ducklings can become trapped inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why this box is built so the distance from the floor to the bottom of the entrance hole is \u003cstrong\u003e170mm or less\u003c\/strong\u003e, a height ducklings can manage. It's based on a proven design that was modified specifically to prevent ducklings from becoming trapped.\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\u003e375mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Front Height: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e355mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Roof: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e380mm × 340mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Width × Depth: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300mm × 340mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Internal Floor: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e270mm × 310mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Entrance Hole: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Floor to Bottom of Entrance: \u003cstrong\u003e170mm or less\u003c\/strong\u003e (duckling safe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Front Balcony: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrapping around the front and sides\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✔ Suits Barn Owls and Australian Wood Ducks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Duckling-safe entrance height (170mm or less from the floor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Large 130mm entrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Timber balcony around the front and sides for landing and perching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Roomy interior with a large internal floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Drainage holes in the base\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🧹 CLEANING \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE\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\u003eMount the box high on a large, sturdy tree or pole with a clear flight path to the entrance, and position the entrance away from prevailing weather where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Barn Owls\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose a quiet spot near open grassland or paddocks where they hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Wood Ducks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a location near a dam, creek or other water is ideal, with clear ground below for ducklings when they leave the nest.\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\/kookaburra-box-handmade-kookaburra-nest-box\"\u003eKookaburra 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) \/ Barn Owl","offer_id":52465899405607,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Raw) \/ Wood Duck","offer_id":52465899438375,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Oiled) \/ Barn Owl","offer_id":52465899471143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Timber (Oiled) \/ Wood Duck","offer_id":52465899503911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Exterior (Sealed) \/ Barn Owl","offer_id":52465899536679,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Exterior (Sealed) \/ Wood Duck","offer_id":52465899569447,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/1388\/8295\/files\/owl-wood-duck-painted2.jpg?v=1793133809","url":"https:\/\/www.pottingmad.com.au\/products\/owl-wood-duck-box-handmade-duckling-safe-nest-box","provider":"Potting Mad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}