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GREAT REVIEWS FOR OUR AMISH OWL HOUSE

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:16:05 +0000

What customers say about our owl house

Built like a rock! Very Satisfied!

"This owl box is very well made! I was extremely impressed!

Solid as a rock! Heavy built, and just beautiful with the cedar wood! I couldn’t be happier!

I love how it opens in the front for cleaning. I ended up purchasing one they had on discount due to imperfections and I am still blown away by how awesome this thing is! It is cheaper than most owl boxes on the market but I tell you what, It was perfect!

I know I will be buying this same one if I ever need another. I could not get over how strong this feels.

Very satisfied.

5 stars for sturdiness wasnt enough for me, I would of given it a 10 if I could!"

-- K, 3/16/2021

Survived a Forest Fire!

"Well it wasn't up long enough to get an owl friend - but I gifted it to my step dad for his birthday a couple of months ago and a few weeks ago their house in the woods burned down in a forest fire. This was one of the only things left on their property.

I'm going to give in an A+ for being indestructible."

-- JW, 9/16/2021

Gorgeous!

"I bought this owl box as a gift for clients who bought a home with screech owls on the property. They loved it!

Amish made, the workmanship was absolutely gorgeous! VERY high quality, heavy in weight, made of beautiful cedar. Delivery was fast, well ahead of the projected date.

If you need one for yourself or as a gift, don't hesitate to purchase this house.

It's pretty amazing!"

-- H, 3/17/2021

YEARLY SCREECH OWL HABITS IN THE OWL BOX HOUSE

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:37:00 +0000

Screech Owl Habits in the Owl Box House

Here is a pattern of what might occur with a screech owl family that chooses to nest in your Vundahboah Amish Goods cedar owl box.

The female screech owl may live in the box for most of the year, while the male may choose to go off for much of the year. If they have babies in the spring, the screech owl male may hang out through the summer, and leave in the fall.

During the summer, the owl mother and owl father will teach the baby owls to fly and hunt. By summer end, the owlets will move on to find their own territories. The mother will remain in the box and the father will return in the spring and often, the cycle is then repeated by these original parents.

Many people see owl houses as a springtime purchase, but the truth is, mounting an owl house during any time of the year can prove fruitful in the long run for attracting owls to your area.

Other than the pure enjoyment of watching the family pass through and use your yard as a habitat, another benefit of having an owl house/home is that when owls move in, they help cut down on the number of rodents and snakes nearby as well.

TIPS TO MOUNT AN OWL BIRD BOX TO A TREE TO ATTRACT OWLS

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:37:00 +0000

How to mount owl box to attract owls

These tips were created by a guest poster, who is a decades long bird watcher and owler and was part of the inspiration for our best-selling Amish Cedarwood Owl House.

When mounting your owl house on a pole or tree to attract owls, use two long screws or nails to sink a minimum of 1-2" into the tree. For rougher barked trees like pine trees, use longer screws to get through. If mounting on a living tree, as most of you are, leave at least 1/4" of space between the back of the box and the screw head to allow for expansion as the tree grows.

Place the owl box at least 15' high and just below the tree canopy if possible. Position the owl house so dense branches are not impeding the bird's straight flight to box. Orient the box entrance hole to face to the East or Southeast so chicks get morning sun and evening shade.

For our Amish cedar owl house, before you mount it, open the door and score the inside with a knife to create small indententions or "steps" right under the hole so that i can be easily climbed by the owls

SAFETY TIP - - Be sure to tie off your ladder while working and have assistance at the ready while you work.

These tips on how to mount your owl bird house should give the best possible opportunity for attracting owls to your backyard.

WHY WE MAKE SOLID CEDAR WOOD STEP STOOLS

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:09:00 +0000

Why you need solid cedar wood step stools

Our handmade, handcrafted step stools are Amish made in the USA with 100% solid raw cedar. The aromatic cedarwood is a wonderful addition to any home as it has a lasting anti-insect effect. Great as a bedside stool, kitchen step stool or some even use it in the bathroom as an accompaniment to the toilet, similar to a Squatty Potty.

Cedar a sustainable wood that is quick growing in a variety of climates across America. We have had many customers enjoy this footstool over the years, and some like to add a clear coat, some like to add a stain and others (like myself) use it completely unvarnished.

About a third of our customers opt for two or more stools to have throughout the house, in a closet or laundry room, as well as near a bed or in the kitchen.

This stool slides well when adding small felt pads to the base, and is light enough to be moved with just one foot to another area. It slides on wood floors beautifully so you can bring it over, use it, and slide it back to the end of my counter where it lives without ever bending over.

It's an attractive wood and design so it's not a problem being tucked away and still in view as it adds to the aesthetic in the kitchen, bedroom or elsewhere in the home.