Wren Birdhouse Plans — Nesting Box Plans
These wren birdhouse plans include measured drawings, cut lists, and assembly sequences, plus finishing recommendations for a professional-quality result. Building it yourself costs far less than retail — and you choose the wood, the joinery, and the finish.
Entrance Hole Sizes for Wren Birdhouse Plans
Wood Plans specifies exact entrance hole diameters for wren birdhouse plans. Bluebirds need 1.5 inch holes. Wrens need 1 inch holes. Chickadees need 1.125 inch holes. Wood Plans includes the correct hole size for every wren birdhouse plans species.
Building Wren Birdhouse Plans — Tips from Wood Plans
- Wood Plans uses untreated cedar or pine for wren birdhouse plans. Never use pressure-treated wood for birdhouses.
- Wood Plans drills drainage holes in wren birdhouse plans floors
- Wood Plans adds ventilation gaps near wren birdhouse plans roofs
- Wood Plans makes one side hinged for easy wren birdhouse plans cleaning
- Wood Plans avoids perches on wren birdhouse plans — perches help predators, not birds
Wren Birdhouse Plans Placement Guide
Wood Plans mounts wren birdhouse plans facing east or southeast, away from prevailing winds. Wood Plans installs wren birdhouse plans at species-recommended heights. Wood Plans cleans wren birdhouse plans annually in late fall after nesting season.