How Do You Make A Wood Duck House?
Wood ducks nest in woodland areas along lakes, rivers and wetland areas. The wood duck is considered by many bird watchers as the most colorful waterfowl species. It is important to protect the wood duck’s habitat and help provide it with nesting sites. A nest box should be constructed of a weather-resistant wood such as cedar. The wood can be painted, stained or treated but only on the outside surface. The box is a simple long rectangle as shown below. The pole can be a galvanized steel fence post, a 2-inch metal pole or a 4 x 4-foot cedar post. The entrance hole should be 4 inches in diameter or an oval that is 3 inches high and 4 inches wide. This is the perfect size for a wood duck. A 3-inch wide strip of 1/4-inch mesh hardware cloth should be securely fastened to the inside of the box under the entrance hole. This will function as a ladder for the hen and newly hatched ducklings. Bend sharp edges under to protect the ducklings. Pole mounted boxes should be placed in a shady locati
