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JCS Wildlife Ultimate Squirrel House Nesting Box – Standard & Camera Upgrade Options
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JCS Wildlife Ultimate Squirrel House Nesting Box – Standard & Camera Upgrade Options - Green/Tan / Original (no camera system) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Give your backyard squirrels a safe, weather-resistant sanctuary with the JCS Wildlife Ultimate Squirrel House. Proudly handmade in the USA from heavy-duty recycled poly lumber, this multi-tiered squirrel nesting box is trusted by wildlife lovers and squirrel rehabilitators alike. Its predator-resistant design helps keep raccoons and other larger animals from reaching the nesting area.
For an even more interactive experience, upgrade with the Smart Camera & Solar Panel Kit to stream and record the secret life of your backyard squirrels right from your smartphone.
Key Features & Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Recycled Poly Lumber: Handcrafted from premium recycled plastic lumber with robust all-screwed construction. The non-porous material will not crack, split, warp, or fade, making it stain-resistant and exceptionally easy to clean.
- Multi-Tier Predator-Resistant Design: A precise 3" diameter entrance and specialized multi-tier interior platforms allow squirrels to enter while helping block larger predators such as raccoons from reaching the deep nesting cavity.
- Easy-Access Cleaning Panel: The front panel opens wide for quick seasonal cleaning and easy replacement of nesting material.
- Rehabilitator-Approved Design: Custom-scaled to meet the spatial and safety needs of wildlife rehabilitators for squirrel nesting and winter roosting.
Optional Smart Camera & Solar Power Upgrade
Capture squirrel activity without disturbing the nest with the optional motion-activated Wi-Fi camera and solar charging system.
- Live Smartphone Streaming: Connects to the Bird Lover App through a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for motion-triggered photo alerts and live video.
- Local & Cloud Recording: Supports optional Micro SD cards from 8GB to 128GB for local motion-activated recording, along with available cloud storage through the app.
- Chew-Resistant Cables: Includes durable 14 ft and 3 ft chew-resistant USB-C cables designed for outdoor wildlife environments.
- Pivoting Solar Panel: High-efficiency solar panel with an integrated backup battery and adjustable pivoting mount for better sun exposure.
- Weatherproof Camera Housing: Camera is housed in a pre-installed weatherproof box mounted directly to the roof with a hidden power switch.
Product Specifications
- Brand: JCS Wildlife
- Product Type: Heavy-Duty Multi-Tier Squirrel Nesting Box
- Base House Dimensions: 14.25" W × 12.75" D × 18.75" H
- Interior Nest Dimensions: 7.75" W × 8.25" D × 17" H
- Camera Kit Dimensions: 14.25" W × 12.75" D × 21" H
- Entrance Hole: 3" diameter
- Hole Position: 0.5" above interior platform; 11.5" above base floor
- Material: High-Density Recycled Poly Lumber & Stainless Steel Screws
- Camera Connectivity: Requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- Local Storage: Supports 8GB–128GB Micro SD cards (card not included)
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
Mounting & Setup Guide
- Choose the Right Location: Mount on a mature tree trunk at least 10" in diameter, preferably near hardwood or nut-producing trees such as oak, walnut, or hickory.
- Mount at the Proper Height: For maximum protection from ground predators, install 12–30 feet high in the tree. Residential installations may also be successful at 4–10 feet.
- Select a Quiet Area: Place the squirrel house away from busy roads, loud machinery, and heavy foot traffic.
- Encourage Fast Discovery: Place a handful of raw whole peanuts, walnuts, or sunflower seeds inside the entrance to help attract foraging squirrels.
⚠️ Important Winter Note: Solar charging efficiency may be naturally reduced during low-sun winter months. We recommend mounting the pivoting solar panel in a location that remains safe and easy to reach if you need to manually remove the battery for a quick indoor charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What keeps raccoons and opossums from reaching the squirrels?
The Ultimate Squirrel House features a built-in entry predator guard and multi-tier interior platform system. The layout blocks the straight-line reach of long-armed predators, helping prevent raccoons and large birds of prey from accessing the deep nesting cavity.
How many squirrels can live inside?
During spring and summer breeding seasons, the house is typically occupied by a nesting female and her litter, usually 2 to 4 babies. During cold winter months, multiple adult squirrels may share the box for warmth.
What types of squirrels will use this house?
The house is sized for common North American tree squirrels, including Eastern Gray Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, Red Squirrels, and Southern Flying Squirrels.
Do I need to add nesting material?
Squirrels naturally use leaves, moss, and bark to build nests. Adding a 2-to-3-inch layer of clean pine shavings can make the house more inviting. Avoid cedar shavings, as their oils may irritate small-animal respiratory tracts.
How quickly will squirrels move in?
Occupancy can take anywhere from a few days to several months. Mounting near mature nut-producing trees and placing peanuts or sunflower seeds near the entrance can help attract squirrels faster.
How often should I clean the squirrel house?
Clean once a year in late summer, around August or September, after spring litters have grown and vacated. The easy-open front panel allows you to remove old debris and rinse the interior with water.
Can I add a camera later?
Yes. JCS Wildlife offers a Plug-and-Play Roof Swap Kit and DIY Camera Add-On Kit with a solar-powered, motion-activated Wi-Fi camera designed to work with this model.
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J
Excellent build quality. Very fast shipping.
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Brown/Tan / Original (no camera system)
This is all I asked for for Christmas...and I love it! Came after just a few days of ordering it, packaged well. We put it up today, it looks great...Hope we have visitors soon! Fairly easy to hang, great quality...even the hardware was top notch. The instructions were easy to follow. Love that the front opens..we were able to add a little straw and some pieces of fleece.
A
Green/Tan / Original (no camera system)
Just received and my husband and my son hung my Squirrel Box the next day. It is 21 lbs and nice and sturdy. I love that it is built to protect the furry ones from predators. We hung it a good 10+ ft. up the tree. I put some nuts and rages and leaves in it. Fingers crossed that I get some visitors soon as it is getting colder her in Buffalo, NY. I would love to post some pictures.
J
Well thought out and built
L
This is a very sturdy heavy house. Love the cute design and shelves inside for them as well as the outside protection against weather and predators although I haven’t seen those.The screws included are not heavy enough to hold this weight along with animals jumping around on it. Use lag bolts instead!!I also bought small animal organic cotton bedding to place in the bottom as nesting material. Place a feeder nearby.I hung this two days before winter weather warning. I placed it in the tree about 12’ off the ground. My trees are about 4-5’ across at the base. There are about 5 huge limbs that meet close about 6’ off the ground. With so many huge limbs coming in close, it was tricky to find a place to mount this heavy house above these branches about 12’ off the deck that was level and not leaning with the limbs. Most places that allowed it to mount level had a limb in the way of opening the front too. Finally got it up. The squirrels found feeder and house fast! I hope it keeps them warm during this winter.We had damage to nut bearing trees from last year freeze so the squirrels were eating the thin bark on the ornamental trees (Rose of Sharon). So hoping the feeder and house will keep them from destroying the ornamental trees.Be sure to mount with lag nuts instead of screws that come with this product!Love it with it up and secure. Squirrel loves it too!! I think we have a male & female. Now that the ice is mostly melted, the spend most of the day out foraging though we still feed them. They lay out on the roof like they just ate a big Thanksgiving meal lol. The house is very well made! Just get some lag bolts to secure it. They like being high off the ground. They love the house and are no longer chewing on my ornamental tree!Thank you!
R
I came outside this morning and saw a black snake dart into the squirrel house. By the time I found a screwdriver and ladder and finally opened it, my baby squirrel was dead. He was trapped with only one way in and out. It was 12 foot up a 3 foot diameter oak tree. If it had a wing nut for the front or another way out maybe I could've saved him. This sucks!!!!
Hi there, we're very sorry to hear about this heartbreaking experience. We appreciate your feedback and will consider improvements to predator-proofing. We have seen that you can install protective guards on the tree to prevent a snake from climbing it. Please get in touch with us directly if you'd like to discuss further or seek assistance.
Thanks
Chris
D
These squirrel houses have been the best thing I’ve ever been able to offer to squirrels!!! The houses are beautifully constructed. It is everything squirrels need to stay safe. We have purchased a total of 13!!!! And they are all squirrel occupied.The only thing I would recommend is offering the entrance on either the left OR the right side. The hole should always face either east or south and being only on the right side, makes it a little bit challenging on some trees. Perhaps it could be a consideration. Thank you so much for making these for squirrels and for us squirrel people!
b
Love the condo and hopefully the critters will to
r
Very nice product. The only thing that I changed is I used 4" hex screws...heavy duty screws.Rock solid to the tree now. Great product!
L
Great product!
W
Loved everything but you will need a long bit on your drill to attach it to the tree.
A
I had 3 babies that moved right in so I bought a second one for whoever needs it
M
Very tight space to get screws that long in with out hand righting and cheap screws stripped out and had to buy good ones.
A
LOVED THE PRODUCT. WELL MADE, HEAVY DUTY LASTING YEARS. THINKING OF BUYING ANOTHER. NEIGHBORHOOD FULL OF SQUIRRELS. CAME THREE DAYS EARLY FORM TARGETED DATE OF ARRIVAL THANK YOU FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. THE SQUIRRELS THANK YOU AS WELL.
D
Raised this squirrel from a baby and now he lives in our woods behind the house. He still comes to visit and let's me bring him Inside. Great product.
B
Several squirrels have been in, out, and all over it, but no permanent resident so far.However, apparently starlings can't read because we have a pair of them who think it's the House for them... We'll see who wins...
A
My squirrel loves his box. I like how it’s big enough for two or even for a mom to have babies. It only comes with two screws so you have to buy more I used about six 3” screws It’s worth the extra money.
K
Had to get longer screws to mount it due to the shape of our tree, but the squirrels love it and it is very well made 🙂
T
This is one nice nesting box! My squirrels have moved in and are keeping warm for the winter. Super solid construction and I have no doubt it will last for many years.
R
After the utility company did a major hack job on our pin oak, our squirrels lost a lot of protection from the elements. So as a Christmas gift I got my wife this squirrel box. Well made, fashionable, and pretty easy to install except for the unstable ladder I was on. I recommend longer screws than the instructions called for. I used 3 inch long star headed screws. I put peanuts on top of the box and within a day the squirrels were exploring the box. Hopefully they will use it to nest.
A
I bought two of these. They are very well made with sturdy material. Love it! I give these a well deserved 5 star.
W
Very well-made product, sturdy and attractive. Installation tip get yourself a 9 inch drill bit extension and use it with your impact driver. I attached a small piece of 2x4 to rest the bottom on while I attached it to the tree. Definitely a two person job.
