Chickadee nests are located in nest boxes and tree holes, and are consistently made of green moss with mixed in peeled bark, a layer of fur, and they will have a clean nest cup. This is distinct from house sparrow nests and bluebird nests.
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Will Chickadees Use Bluebird Houses? The Comprehensive Guide
Chickadees are cavity nesting birds, meaning they will nest in tree holes, and bird houses (nest boxes), and that means chickadees use bluebird houses as well. In fact, there are many benefits to offering a bluebird house to chickadees rather than using a smaller chickadee/wren house.
Chickadees Do Use Nest Boxes (birdhouse): Complete Nest Info and Protection Guide
All chickadee species in the United States are cavity nesters, which means they’ll nest in tree holes and nest boxes. In nature, chickadees will excavate their own nest holes out of the soft wood in trees. You can encourage nesting by putting out a nest box for them.
How Far Apart to Put Chickadee Houses – For 5 chickadee species
Space black-capped chickadee houses 650 feet apart, boreal chickadee houses 730 feet apart, Carolina chickadee houses 30 feet apart, chestnut-backed chickadee houses 160 feet apart, and mountain chickadee houses 1 per 10 acres.
Chickadee Nest in Your Bluebird House –Take These Steps Immediately
If you found a chickadee nest in your bluebird house, DO NOT remove it. Instead, confirm you actually have a chickadee nest and protect with a 1 1/8-inch hole reducer and baffle. You can also add another bluebird box at least 50 feet or more away.
Side Opening vs. Top Opening Nest Boxes?
Side Opening vs. Top Opening Bird Nest Boxes If you’re shopping for bluebird nest boxes or chickadee houses, you might wonder, which is better a top opening or a side …