{"product_id":"arties-handcrafted-bluebird-nesting-box","title":"Artie's Handcrafted Bluebird Nesting Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin=\"\"\u003e \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,500\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;0,700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.prod-wrapper * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\n.prod-wrapper {\n  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\n  color: #2c2c2c; background: #faf9f6; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 auto; overflow-x: hidden;\n}\n.prod-wrapper img { max-width: 100%; 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font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 20px; }\n\n.prod-final-cta { margin-top: 24px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"prod-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-hero-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArtie's Handcrafted Bluebird Nesting Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-sub\"\u003eBuilt by a retired carpenter who spent 40 years figuring out why bluebirds die — and how to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost birdhouses look like they're for birds. This one is actually \u003cem\u003ebuilt\u003c\/em\u003e for birds — with thick natural wood, a stainless steel predator guard, and clean-out access that turns a backyard decoration into a working nesting habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever put up a birdhouse and watched nothing happen — or watched something happen and then quietly fail — this is the box that changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree of toxic stains or paints. Built to NABS-recommended dimensions. Designed for the heat of a real American summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- STORY QUOTE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"prod-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-story-img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Portrait of Arthur Higgins, retired carpenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/product_02_c96f8181-618e-4b14-a2f2-b1bd9559a330.jpg?v=1782296427\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I've built over 400 of these boxes and distributed them across three Missouri counties. Every design decision — the steel guard, the roof angle, the wall thickness, the side door — came from watching what happens when you get it wrong. I got it wrong plenty before I got it right. This box is what right looks like.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e— Arthur \"Artie\" Higgins\u003cbr\u003eRetired Carpenter \u0026amp; Bluebird Trail Manager, Ozark Mountains, MO\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eWhy This Box Works When Others Fail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of the stainless steel predator guard around the entrance hole\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/product_05_30685ca0-bea2-482d-84d9-4d44aa79268f.jpg?v=1782296427\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod-feature-icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Predator Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-lead\"\u003eThe entrance raccoons can't chew and can't reach through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush-mounted stainless steel plate surrounds the 1.5\" entrance hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains precise hole diameter — permanently excludes European Starlings and House Sparrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot be chewed, enlarged, or degraded by weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually eliminates reach-in predation — the #1 cause of nest failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-note\"\u003e\"This is the single most important thing on the box. Solve the predator problem first. Everything else follows.\" — Artie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod-feature-icon\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Cedar \u0026amp; Pine — Built for Summer Heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-lead\"\u003eThick walls that keep nestlings cool when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cedar\/pine construction — no thin plywood, no composite panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood's thermal mass buffers against afternoon heat spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUntreated, unstained — no chemical off-gassing near eggs or chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped overhanging roof shades the entrance face during peak sun hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation gaps at the roofline promote passive airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-note\"\u003eInterior temperature is the silent killer of summer clutches. Thick wood changes the math.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The hinged side clean-out panel open, revealing the clean interior cavity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/product_03_39b101b7-bb82-4115-ac0c-60fc1c183f77.jpg?v=1782296427\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod-feature-icon\"\u003e🚪\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHinged Side Clean-Out Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-lead\"\u003eBecause a box you can't clean is a box working against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-access hinged side panel opens completely with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean between broods in under 2 minutes — no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 2–3 successful clutches per season instead of one compromised one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves mites, blowfly larvae, and bacteria before they attack the next nest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect interior condition and replace soiled material easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-note\"\u003eThe difference between one clutch and three clutches is often just a clean box in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod-feature-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNABS-Recommended Dimensions \u0026amp; Versatile Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-lead\"\u003eThe right size, in the right place, for Eastern Bluebirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior floor: 5.1\" × 5.1\" (13cm × 13cm) — matches NABS recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior depth: 10.6\" (27cm) — proper cavity depth for nesting behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance hole positioned at the correct height above the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts to tree, fence post, or pole — no special hardware required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood finish weathers beautifully; no paint required or recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-feature-note\"\u003eEastern Bluebirds are cavity nesters. They know exactly what dimensions they need. This box gives it to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-img-block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Artie's Handcrafted Bluebird Nesting Box presented on a workbench\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/product_01_be6fd310-b919-4750-8029-f270c79ebb95.jpg?v=1782296427\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural cedar\/pine (untreated, unstained)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.1\" W × 5.1\" D × 10.6\" H (13 × 13 × 27 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" (38mm) — Eastern Bluebird specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel predator guard plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSloped with front overhang; rain and sun deflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean-Out Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHinged side panel, tool-free operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree, fence post, or pole compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural wood — no paints, stains, or chemical treatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Mounting Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 feet above ground (NABS recommendation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Bluebird (\u003cem\u003eSialia sialis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Compatible Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree Swallow, Chickadee, Carolina Wren\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- BADGES + FINAL CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod-badge\"\u003e30-Day Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"prod-badge\"\u003eNatural Materials\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"prod-badge\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"prod-badge\"\u003eUSA Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CRAFTFOLK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48589806993633,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5234\/2497\/files\/product_04_3253fdda-44e1-44cf-aa6a-0fb97557ae1d.jpg?v=1782296427","url":"https:\/\/craft-folk.com\/products\/arties-handcrafted-bluebird-nesting-box","provider":"CRAFTFOLK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}