How should I start my own bird house Business?

I would like to start working with wood. And I would love to start with bird houses. Things I would like to know are
1. How much money will it take to get started?
2. I would like building plans to build them ( were can I get them?)
3. What type of tools should I use to build them with?
Feel free to add MORE detail on how I should start! Thanks! :)




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I’d like to set up a bird feeder, and I live in a suburb about 10 mi south of Boston. What I do not want to do is feed any invasive birds, like house sparrows, european startlings, or rock pigeons. Are there any seeds or suet cakes on the market that are rejected by these species? Are there any other tricks to feeding only native species? Thanks.




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How do I build a bird house without walls?

Hi. I’m a bird enthusiast. My goal is to build a home for them, while still giving them freedom and fresh air. For tools I only have nails, popsicle sticks, no glue. Also can I put electricity in the house, I want them to be warm. And if possible I want a porch light on it.




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I don’t have money for a patent attorney and I’m afraid someone could steal it. I wrote to Duncraft and they said they don’t buy designs.




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What should I do about my bird feeder?

I just bought bird feeder, and I’ve filled it with sugar and syrup but no birds will eat it. How do. Attract the birds without the use of a bra?




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Birds not coming to my bird feeder?

I’ve had a bird feeder for quite a few years now hanging in the same spot of the same tree the whole time. It was only until 4 days ago that I decided to refill it with birdseed. Since then, I haven’t seen one single bird, only an occasional squirrel. What can I do to attract birds? I was thinking that since I’ve kept the bird feeder there unfilled they might have habituated to it. Should I change the position?




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I have a platform (shelf) feeder that suctions onto my apartment window. I want to repel the squirrels that jump down from the roof onto it. What could I build onto or around the feeder or the window to stop them (without stopping birds from visiting.). I am pretty crafty so I’m willing to buy any supplies and tools to build something. Thank you.




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Birds not coming to my bird feeder?

I’ve had a bird feeder for quite a few years now hanging in the same spot of the same tree the whole time. It was only until 4 days ago that I decided to refill it with birdseed. Since then, I haven’t seen one single bird, only an occasional squirrel. What can I do to attract birds? I was thinking that since I’ve kept the bird feeder there unfilled they might have habituated to it. Should I change the position?




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How do I keep squirrels out of myh bird feeder?

This is a wire "squirrel-proof" feeder. The squirrels climb out on the narrow metal pole holding the feeder up. I don’t have a tree branch for the feeder to hang directly from. Any advice? Thanks!!




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The bird feeder hangs from a branch. I tried putting half of a milk carton on top of it, and it worked for a little bit, but then they managed to get through to it. Then I pored some caster oil on the carton hoping the squirrel would slip, but it didn’t work. Does anyone have any ideas? I know that this is a silly subject, but please give your serious input.




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