An outdoor polebox for Barn Owls can be situated almost anywhere, where there is suitable foraging habitat nearby – however this is it’s only advantage over other types of nest boxes. Indoor nestboxes are best – find out why.
If a pole-mounted Barn Owl nestbox is your only option, the photos below show how to go about putting one up by a team of at least 3 robust, fairly strong people. If possible, it is preferable to use any heavy duty lifting equipment available, or alternatively, a digger and a hefty chain. How to erect a pole-mounted nestbox by machine.
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- Safety notice.
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- Preparation is crucial.
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- Tie off 3 ladders around the pole.
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- Steel brackets and coach bolts . . .
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- . . . of these dimensions . . .
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- . . . are fitted flush with the pole top.
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- Rope up the new box.
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- Once on the ladder . . .
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- . . . push/pull it up.
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- At least 3 people are required.
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- Flip the box over . . .
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- . . . and onto the pole top and brackets.
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- Drill through the bottom of the box.
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- Insert bolts, washers and nuts.
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- A ratchet spanner . . .
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- . . . makes tightening the bolts much easier.
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- Use all available manpower to avoid over-reaching.
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- Next fit the generous Exercise Platform.
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- First one half.
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- Then the other. Finally the long side battens were screwed on.
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- After 3 hours, the new box was up.
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