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Interior barn owl boxes
An interior box can be made out of a tea chest or a packing case, or purpose built to the illustrated design. Interior boxes can be fixed on beams or on walls by brackets.
The barn should be free from regular disturbance and the box should be set somewhat back from the entrance. The front ledge reduces the risk of the young falling when they explore their surroundings before they can fly properly.
It is vital that there is a permanently open door or window so the owls are not trapped inside the building or shut out from their young.
Make a box
You can download a plan for an internal barn owl nestbox by clicking on the link to the right.
Last modified: 26 August 2009