What is so different and special about the Slippin Silo nest box design?
• Woodpeckers will not enlarge the entrance hole. • Some data suggests that house sparrows are reluctant to nest in PVC nest boxes. • It is very durable and long lasting; only the wooden part (mounting adapter) will rot or decay and is easy to replace. There are no screws or nails through the top surface that could corrode or leak. • Its simple design & appearance suggest to the average observer that this bird box does not open, therefore mildly discouraging attempts to vandalize. • It mounts easily to a flat surface or to a round post. • Inside temperature comparison between wooden and silo boxes (painted white) in late summer 2001 suggests that silo temperatures average about 2.5 – 3 degrees less than conventional wood boxes. • An insulating/cooling feature is the air space between the inner silo wall and the nest-insert. • Nestlings and/or eggs can be removed to deal with insect pests. • Advantages of the nest-insert design: • The insert can be removed and replaced for nest checks q
