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JCS Wildlife Plywood Squirrel House Nesting Box
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Description
Description
Give your backyard wildlife a cozy, safe place to call home with the JCS Wildlife Plywood Squirrel House. Handcrafted in the USA, this durable wooden squirrel box is built specifically for small furry inhabitants using heavy-duty, exterior-grade plywood and weather-resistant deck screws.
Featuring an innovative multi-tier interior layout, this natural wood habitat provides excellent protection against harsh weather and persistent climbing predators—making it a trusted sanctuary for squirrel watching and wildlife conservation.
Key Features & Benefits
- Natural Wood Construction: Handcrafted from premium exterior-grade plywood with robust, all-screwed construction. Designed to mimic natural tree hollows, making it instantly appealing to local squirrel populations.
- Multi-Tiered Predator-Guarded Safety: Engineered with a built-in entry predator guard and specialized multi-level interior platforms. This unique design allows squirrels quick entry while physically blocking larger predators like raccoons.
- Easy-Access Cleaning Front Panel: The front panel opens wide, providing complete access for quick, hassle-free seasonal cleanouts and nesting material replacement when the house is vacant.
- Perchless Safety Architecture: Intentionally built without external perches or grip ridges to prevent rival animals and large birds of prey from gaining a foothold outside the nest.
- Rehabilitator & Nature Lover Approved: Formulated to meet the precise spatial and safety requirements required to shelter growing squirrel families and provide winter nesting insulation.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: JCS Wildlife
- Product Type: Multi-Tier Wooden Squirrel Nesting Box
- Outside Dimensions: 14.75" W × 10.25" D × 17.5" H
- Inside Nest Dimensions: 8" W × 8.5" D × 16.5" H
- Material Construction: Exterior-Grade Plywood & Weather-Resistant Deck Screws
- Pests Blocked: Raccoons, Birds of Prey
- Target Species: Gray, Fox, Flying, and Red Squirrels
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
Important Maintenance & Longevity Note
This squirrel house is constructed with natural, untreated exterior-grade plywood and will weather naturally over time. To significantly extend its lifespan against rain and snow, we highly recommend applying an eco-friendly wood sealer prior to mounting. Any sealer, stain, or paint must ONLY be applied to the OUTSIDE of the box and must be completely dry before installation to ensure a toxic-free interior for the squirrels.
Mounting & Setup Guide: Where to Put Your Squirrel House
For optimal occupancy rates and safety, follow these simple wildlife placement guidelines:
- Tree Selection: Securely mount the house on a mature tree trunk that is at least 10 inches in diameter. Choosing a location near hardwood trees or mature nut-producing trees (like oak, walnut, or hickory) is highly ideal.
- Installation Height: For maximum safety from ground threats, install the box 12 to 30 feet high in the tree trunk. Lighter residential setups can also see success mounted between 4 to 10 feet high.
- Property Placement: Choose a quiet, low-traffic area of your yard away from busy roads, loud driveways, and heavy foot traffic.
- Pro-Tip for Fast Attraction: Place a generous handful of raw whole peanuts, walnuts, or striped sunflower seeds inside the entrance way to help foraging squirrels discover their new home quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What keeps raccoons and owls from reaching the squirrels inside?
The Plywood Squirrel House is built with an integrated front predator guard and multi-tier interior platforms. This multi-level construction completely blocks the straight-line reach of long predator arms, keeping adult squirrels and newborn kits safe in the deep lower nesting area.
Do I need to paint or seal this wooden squirrel house?
Because this house is made from untreated, natural exterior-grade plywood, it will weather and break down over time if left raw. To significantly extend its lifespan, we highly recommend applying an eco-friendly wood sealer or paint ONLY to the outside of the box, ensuring the exterior is completely dry before mounting. Never coat the interior, as fumes or slick surfaces can deter or harm squirrels.
What kind of bedding should I put inside the nesting box?
Wild squirrels are natural foragers and will gladly pack the box with their own leaves, twigs, and moss. However, you can make the house much more enticing during territory scouting by adding a 2-to-3-inch base layer of clean pine shavings. Avoid cedar shavings, as their strong natural oils can irritate small animal respiratory systems.
How many squirrels can live inside this house at once?
During the spring and summer breeding seasons, it will typically house a single nesting mother and her litter of 2 to 4 kits. During freezing winter months, squirrels change behaviors and will often roost together socially, meaning multiple adult squirrels may share the box to share body heat.
What is the best way to clean out this plywood box?
We recommend cleaning the house once a year in the late summer (August or September) when the box is empty between nesting cycles. The front panel opens wide, allowing you to easily clear out old debris and wipe down the interior with a soft brush and plain water.
How high up in a tree should I mount the squirrel house?
For maximum protection from ground pests and pets, mount the house 12 to 30 feet high on a mature tree trunk that is at least 10 inches in diameter. Choosing a tree adjacent to hardwood or nut-producing trees like oaks or hickories will increase your chances of fast occupancy.
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E
Fabulous house! Larger than I expected, my squirrels will be so happy 😊 we had a ice storm in January and I was so worried about my Billy, not this year. It has some rough edges in the wood that someone else pointed out but Im sure my guys won't care. Highly recommend seller, also shipping was fast and came packed nicely 👌
C
My squirrels absolutely love this house!! I had to purchase a second one for our other tree in our yard. It's great quality and shipped fast. My squirrels say thank you!
P
Love these boxes!! Released my rehabbed squirrels with these and they are set!!
D
Bought two of these and installed late summer 2023 to mount above our privacy fence posts when sadly had to remove two decaying trees. Loaded them with squirrel food to attract our homeless squirrels and this spring we see first infants peeking out doorways. Construction looks solid, design is pleasing to squirrels. I expect that these will last a long time!
S
I had to cut down my tree and felt so bad for all my squirrels so I got these houses. We had fun painting them too!
C
Built perfect in size and they use good quality wood and screws for the money. Definitely like the small details in the stairs and windows. Threw on a porch light and stain awesome product.
M
Received quickly, in perfect condition, and exactly as described. Was easy to install in my red cedar tree. Now we wait to see if anyone makes a home here.
E
This house is so well built. It came with all the hanging material and great instructions.Frank was very good with helping. Also we have a postal strike so he went out of his way and sent it by courier. Highly recommend ❤️
E
I loved this!
I torched the wood and used linseed oil after that and I attached some tree bark to the top of the house to help it blend in with the tree.
My only complaint is the screws that came with the product. They stripped very easily and we had to use more sturdy screws.
I would also love to see some gripper grooves added to the front.
A
For the quality, the price of this squirrel box is not worth it. Plus, comes with no instructions on how to hang it nor any hardware to do so.
Thank you for your feedback on our JCS Wildlife Plywood Squirrel House Nesting Box. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the instructions and hardware. We value your input and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We reached out to the customer and resolved their issues by providing their hardware and instructions. We apologize for leaving that part out of the box.
S
I wish I could offer each of our squirrels one of these boxes. Unfortunately we simply have too many squirrels to do so! But one lucky one will have this one. We do plan seal it before hanging. This box is just perfect....so well built, so roomy, so safe from predators for the occupant. (Who we hope will have babies.) It arrived quickly and was packaged nicely. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you.
M
It was all assembled and ready to hang!! Made in USA!! We can hardly wait to put it up!!
J
Very quick shipping and packaged well. Can’t wait till someone moves in!
E
Beautifully made and very sturdy. Love the design. My squirrels, thank you!🐿
T
Im surprised that it's so rough, I paid for a finished product. I can see some places can lightly rough, but there's splinters sticking out everywhere. I feel like I paid alot of money for labor & didn't get the rest of my money worth. But thank you for making the box for me & my squirrel.
D
Good product thanks for the money it's nice
E
I have bought a couple squirrel houses from these guys and they are built tough . We have hard winters in NY and just as hard storm season in the summer/fall and my released squirrels find safety in these houses... I have made the mistake of saving a few bucks in the past and buying cheaper houses which didn't even last a year . My first JC house I installed 5-6yrs ago and it's still going strong
J
I purchased this after already owning The Nut House and can say I wouldn’t buy this one again. There’s a lot of prep work that needs to go into these boxes that is not needed on the other boxes. They are raw plywood that requires a lot of sanding and some form of non poisonous wood sealer. (I used Tung oil). I have a week’s work into the box and it’s still nowhere near ready. The extra money for the plastic boxes are well worth it for the time you’ll save. Just my two cents worth. Good luck!
A
I think the wood should have been treated.
A
This is exactly what I was looking for. Cost was higher than I wanted, but I'm glad I got it. Very solid. We hung it on our Oak Tree.
J
It’s extremely well built! I’m so impressed!! Thank you!
M
The item arrived with brackets, screws and instructions for best results. I'm happy for this purchase, its feels solid and I think it was last a few years in FL with proper maintenance, thank you.
S
I do not have any residence as of yet but hoping one of my little furry friends will use it this year.
g
Lots of room, perfect protection, sturdy, comes assembled
M
Well made and safe for squirrels because of the lip inside. This will be a home for our forrest friends for years to come.
L
This was purchased to replace an old nesting box. The new one is up an it looks great!
K
Easy access from the front to keep clean. I like the removable **** instead of a latch because raccoons can unlatch most latches . You’ll have to research how to keep snakes out of squirrel nesting boxes though. My rescue squirrel really likes his house!
D
My rescued baby squirrel likes this home in his cage