How to construct a heated roost box for Bluebirds

materials needed:

  • 1 x 8  pine board
  • 1 x 10 pine board roof
  • Hardie soffitt covers roof
  • 60 watt bulb
  • light metal floor (aluminum or copper)
  • pine or cedar wood chips
  • EH-38 control element (Easy Heat, Inc.)
  • outside extension cord
  • electrical socket

** all the material to make a heated bluebird winter roost box can be
purchased at Lowes or Home Depot; estimated cost $25.

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