All houses and feeders are made to order within 3-7 business days. Spring and fall are my busiest times so please be patient.

This is a nice condo for a grey or a fox squirrel.
House features:

Living space approx.

• 16" H x 12" W x 10" D
• 5" porches
• 18.75" Backboard
• A housewarming kit which may include nesting material and some snacks. All items are subject to availability and may change at any time.

• Made from 3/4" pine
• Air flow/drainage holes in sides and bottom
• 3.5" entrance hole
• Exterior predator guard w/ capped back
• Choose your door closure:

-Screw Closure, as pictured and recommended so predators can't open the box in a tree.

-Barrel bolt closure, perfect for easy opening in release cages, NOT
recommended for hanging in trees as raccoons can easily open them. You
will not get that tight door fit as you get with a screw closure.

• Choose from:

-No interior shelf

-Half interior shelf (helps babies get up to entrance)

-Full interior shelf

• Covered side porch
• Front porch **** Front porches are not attached during shipping to keep costs down. Follow the instructions to attach the porch***
• Grip strips on three sides for climbing
• Two 2" exterior grade mounting screws and instructions

SEALING:
We
now offer to seal our boxes with nontoxic Agra Life Timber seal, It is a
polymer sealer and does not resemble the polyurethane sealers in any
way. The sealer has no odor and is barely detectable. It leaves a
slightly rough surface which is good for the squirrels. They will not
slip off it like they would a traditional sealer.This sealer is used by many
zoos. Sealing the box may alter the color slightly and a reddish tint
around some of the screws is an indication that the box has been sealed.
You can also pop open the box and feel the smooth, unsealed raw wood
interior vs. the rough exterior. Please allow 2-3 extra days for drying
time if you are choosing the ‘sealed’ option.
Whether boxes are sealed or not, they will darken over time. This is not mold. It is the natural process of the wood.

MOUNTING:
Boxes should be mounted a minimum of 10’ in a tree. Poles are acceptable but
leave the squirrels open to predators while trees provide some cover.
Once the house is up in the tree leave it alone. Squirrels do not like
to be disturbed and will not move in if they feel threatened. If you
must clean it out, please wait until after the babies are gone.

MATERIALS:
We only use pine. Cedar has perfumes and oils that are not good for the
squirrels to breathe in. Food grade nontoxic glue and homemade wood
putty are also used to fix cosmetic issues. Exterior grade screws and
nails are used as fasteners.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• If your item arrives damaged, please send a photo within 24 hours of timestamped delivery so a replacement can be sent out.
• Because
  each box is custom made for the buyer, we don’t accept returns. If you
  insist on returning your item, it will be done so at your expense and
  subject to a $20 restocking fee. Exchanges are accepted but item will
  also be sent back at customer’s expense.
• Straw, aspen and sphagnum
  moss are the only things recommended by rehabbers to put inside.
  Fabrics and poly fil can wrap around the babies and cause death or
  amputation.
• It is the consumer's responsibility to know local and state laws regarding the feeding and housing of wildlife.
• By purchasing an item from this site you are acknowledging that you have read ALL of the policies listed including, but not limited to, product availability, shipping, regulations, etc.
• We reserve the right to change the design to better the product at any time without notification.

Please
be aware that there is no guarantee any specific animal will occupy your
house. Houses are designed by me and rehabbers to fit a specific
animal's needs but that does not mean that that animal will move in
there. Being that the holes are 3”, small birds may choose to nest in
the spot. This is something that can only be stopped by pulling out
their nesting material. The houses are designed to keep predators out.
Squirrels can take a few hours to a few months to move in so be patient.


Proceeds go to help the animals at bRATS Misfit Mischief
Sanctuary. The bRATS takes in abandoned, abused, neglected, hospice and
behaviorally challenged rats. We are a no kill sanctuary. Proceeds from
sales help with food, daily supplies, medical bills and transportation
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