Little Owl Nest Box

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Product Description:

Little Owls, with their distinctively marked plumage and endearing characteristics, are a joy to see. Our Little Owl Nesting Box is specifically crafted to replicate the nesting conditions preferred by these fascinating birds, allowing them to roost and breed successfully.

Constructed with high-quality and sustainably sourced 18mm ply, this nesting box ensures longevity and protection against the elements. Its precise design and attention to detail create an optimal environment for Little Owls to establish their nest and raise their young.

The spacious interior chamber provides ample room for the owls to roost and nest, while the strategically placed entrance hole allows easy access for the adult owls.

Product Details:
Weight:
8.6
kgs
Dimensions:
50
cm x
40
cm x
33
cm
When will I get my box?

All of our boxes are made by hand to order. We aim to ship all boxes in 5 to 7 days of order placement.

However, at busy times this can be up to 3 weeks due to the nature of hand finishing each product.

The exceptions to this are Apex boxes and Bespoke boxes which can take up to 4 weeks to make.

We currently only ship to addresses within the UK.

What are the boxes made of?

Our boxes are made from 18mm ply. Our ply is sourced from responsible plantations within Europe that plant 3 trees for each 1 that is harvested.

The ply has excellent water resistance, the surface is breathable and water vapour can move freely. This is one of the reasons why our ply will not delaminate, unlike others available. You do not need to treat the ply prior to mounting the box.

The paint used on roofs of boxes (if applicable) is a water based, heat reflective, roofing paint.

All screws used are stainless steel. We design the boxes to minimise our reliance on screws.

Hanging Instructions

Detailed instructions will come with your box.

  1. Screw the mounting plate in the appropriate position (look at the plate and follow the arrow). This will be a horizontal orientation. Mount at least 2cm below the top of where the box will be. Use screws suitable for the material of the wall.
  2. You can then hook the box onto the mounting plate.
  3. When the box is ‘hung’ on the mounting plate, look in the interior of the box.
  4. Screw the box to the mounting plate with the screws provided. The box should now be secure.
Care & Maintenance

There is no need to treat or paint the boxes prior to putting them up. If you want to paint the box, we suggest using a water-based, non-toxic paint. Please do not paint over the dark circles on swift boxes - these are visual clues to swifts that there is a nesting cavity.

We suggest inspecting the box once a year when you are very confident there are no nesting birds using it.

To clean the box, only if needed:

  • Sweep out any leaf litter or pellets from the base of the box.
  • Using a weak solution of dish soap and warm water, wipe the whole box down, making sure to clean in the corners.
  • Make sure the box is dry before replacing any substrate on the box floor.
  • This is done to ensure any pests or diseases carried by nesting birds are eliminated.

To maintain the box:

  • While your box is down for a clean, inspect all sides and joints for any damage.
  • If, in the unlikely event of any cracks, fill with wood filler and make sure this dries fully.
  • Inspect the mounting plate and fixings before remounting the box.
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Bat Back Compatible

Bat Backs are unique to Peak Boxes. We found bats were nesting behind our boxes so we decided to make them more secure and comfortable.  Our bat backs replace our standard mounting plate to provide a grooved surface for bats to nest on.
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Easy Mounting

This model of nesting box uses our easy mounting system.
The mounting plate is supplied with your box and makes siting the box safer and easier. Full instructions are included with your box.

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