Description
The SCHWEGLER Barn Swallow Nest No. 10B is designed to provide Barn Swallows with a safe and durable alternative to natural nests. With modern buildings becoming less conducive to natural nest building due to smooth surfaces and poor quality mud, this cup shaped nest made from breathable SCHWEGLER woodcrete is an ideal solution. Swallows return to the same nesting sites year after year, and these artificial nests are a reliable way to support their breeding cycle.
Features:
- Made from SCHWEGLER wood-concrete, which contains 75% wood content, the nest offers superior breathability and durability, ensuring optimal conditions for raising chicks.
- Resistant to vibrations from heavy vehicles or other disturbances, unlike natural nests which often fall, endangering nestlings.
- Easy to clean and inspect, though cleaning is not essential due to the open cup design.
- This artificial nest can be used year after year, offering a permanent solution for Barn Swallows.
Barn Swallows often nest in places like stables, barns, garages, and hallways. With fewer natural resources available for nest building, many Swallows now rely on artificial nesting aids like the SCHWEGLER No. 10B. Providing nesting spaces helps to maintain local Swallow populations, and these birds are a natural form of pest control, feeding on insects such as mosquitoes and flies.
Installation:
- Ideal for installation inside barns, cattle sheds, stables, garages, and other indoor spaces where Swallows are known to breed. Make sure the birds have access to the building through windows, open doors, or ventilation pipes.
- Place the nest at least 6 cm below the ceiling with approximately 1 metre of spacing between each nest.
- Though cleaning is not required, it is easy to inspect and clean thanks to the nest’s cup like shape.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: W 20 cm x H 10 cm x D 14 cm
- Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg
- Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete
- Contents: Single nest, screws, and plugs
Breeding & Migration:
Barn Swallows arrive from their African wintering grounds around April and typically depart by September. They usually raise two broods per season, making the SCHWEGLER No. 10B nest an ideal solution for supporting multiple breeding cycles.
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