Our Chickadee House opens easily for monitoring and cleaning. Optional Slate Squirrel Guard available to provide extra protection from squirrels that like to enlarge the entrance hole and occupy a bird house. Chickadee houses should be mounted 5 to 15 feet high with the entrance hole facing away from prevailing wind. 1 inch of wood shavings can be placed in the house. To attract Black-capped and Carolina Chickadees, houses should be placed in habitats receiving 40-60% sunlight such as forests, woodlots, and yards with mature hardwood trees, forest edges or meadows.To attract Mountain Chickadees, houses should be placed in coniferous forests, forest edges and woodland clearings.You can encourage chickadees to stay in your yard by continuing to fill your suet and peanut feeders through the summer. Dimensions: 12-1/2" high x 6" wide x 8-1/2" deep
