Stovall 5H Duck Box

Wood Duck Box with a 3-inch by 4-inch entrance and 1 bag of wood shavings
Hand sanded and assembled with stainless steel and dichromate plated screws
Dimensions: 24-inch by 10-1/2-inch by 13-inch
All cedar construction
Hand crafted in Michigan

Wood Duck Box with a 3-inch by 4-inch entrance and 1 bag of wood shavings. Comes with placement instructions. Has side opening for observing and simple clean out. Stainless screen on inside of front opening for childish birds learning to exit. This household comes with shavings because normally these birds do not bring anything but feathers to the nest. All houses need to be cleaned out before the next season starts. We suggest doing it in the spring so the birds can roost in them during the chill. 24-i

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Found a morning dove egg…?

We were cutting down a pine tree and a morning dove flew out of the tree we didnt know this but, she made a nest and had 2 eggs in it when the tree was cut down one of the eggs was accidently stepped on but the other egg was in fantastic condition it was cold but i brought it inside i put wood shavings (bedding for my ducks) around it in a little basket and i put a lamp over it for more warmth i checked it with a flashlight and it went inside when i looked at it i am not sure what else to do if i can even hatch it all the way out if i can set it free when it ages or if i can give it to some wildlife safe haven place please help guys!

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Stovall 5H Duck Box