Squirrel House - Durable Outdoor Wooden Squirrel Nest Box for Backyard Wildlife Habitat - Perfect for Garden, Park & Nature Observation

If you can't find joy in being kind to wildlife, or think that it is your business to decide which species live, and which do not, then this is not for you. For me, I find it infinitely more gratifying and interesting to love squirrels, feed and house them, and watch them.There are other squirrel houses on the market. I've tried some; squirrels prefer this one: it is the right size, has the right opening, has a vented roof for summer use, is strong.I love this squirrel house because our squirrels love it. We have about 10 of them, placed as high on trees as we could get them. We oriented their doors toward our house, so we can see little people looking out. Squirrels will have their babies in these -- one decided to use it the day it was installed -- and 2 or so will pile in for winter napping out of the cold. Everything about the box is right, and I think all are in use at all times. Squirrels like to do a little sunning and relaxing on their roof deck. They'll be used year-round: for year-round sleeping, and as nestboxes for their babies.The boxes have a sturdy hook at the top back, and a single nail in the tree will make hanging easy. Don't hang them on beech or other trees with smooth bark that squirrels have trouble climbing. And don't hang them too close to a feeder, or the traffic will inconvenience the occupants. Also, choose a tree near other trees, so that squirrels can make it home without becoming dinner for a passing fox.Some squirrels will still prefer traditional winter nests of leaves, but others will bring those leaves into these boxes and camp here.Be sure to clean your boxes out at the end of summer, before the leaves begin to fall, so that there plenty of fresh leaves for your squirrels to use in redecorating. And consider spraying the interiors for fleas before rehanging the boxes.