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The Gilwood Nest Box

Steve Gilbertson, Tel. 218-927-1953
35900 Dove Street
Aitkin, MN 56431

ADVANTAGES OF A GILWOOD NEST BOX

bulletEasy sparrow trapping with Bauldry or Universal style trap. Fitted with 3/4"x3-1/4"x1/4" hardware cloth adapter for slot boxes.
bulletOnly 1 or 2 lumber dimensions required, 1"x4" and 1"x8" (or 1"x8" may be ripped to 1"x4").
bulletEggs or young are not inclined to fall out of box during monitoring.
bulletLight weight - at about 4 lbs. is easily and safely mounted on steel wooled and waxed 1/2" metal conduit which greatly reduces the problem of ants, squirrels, raccoons; and, more importantly, it reduces the chances of coming in contact with the Hanta virus through mice and their nests.
bulletEasy blowfly larvae removal. Reminder: plump, pupated larvae - those usually removed - have already fed to conclusion and are no further threat to nestlings.
bulletDry, solid, long-lasting nest cavity is promoted by use of screws and construction adhesive.
bulletEasy door removal - replacement with similar or totally dissimilar entrance options hinged with screws at pre-drilled side locations.
bulletDoor/entrance height can be adjusted from 1-1/4" to 1-3/8" by bending wire as shown on left.
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NOTE: Side ventilation is recommended if entrance/ventilation area in square inches is reduced from 4 square inches as in Gilwood entrance style. Area in square inches of common openings is described below:

1-1/4 " round = 1.22 square inches
1-3/8" round = 1.50 square inches
1-1/2" round = 1.75 square inches
1-9/16" round = 1.91 square inches
1-5/8" round = 2.10 square inches
1-3/4" round = 2.40 square inches
2" round = 3.14 square inches
2-1/4" round = 4.00 square inches
1-1/4" x 2" oval = 2.16 square inches
1-3/8" x 2-1/4" oval = 3.00 square inches
4" round = 12.56 square inches

 

02/23/05

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