{"id":14890,"date":"2023-10-17T15:45:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/?p=14890"},"modified":"2023-10-17T10:02:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:02:10","slug":"autumn-is-diy-season-craft-your-own-hedgehog-and-bird-houses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/trotec\/autumn-is-diy-season-craft-your-own-hedgehog-and-bird-houses\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn is DIY season \u2013 craft your own hedgehog and bird houses\u202f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EinAs autumn arrives, food becomes increasingly scarce for our feathered friends<\/strong>, and by mid-November, hedgehogs are seeking shelter for hibernation<\/strong>. For dedicated craft enthusiasts, the first autumn task is clear \u2013 create cosy feeding stations<\/strong> for the birds and secure winter retreats for hedgehogs<\/strong>. This can be a simple and rewarding project, particularly if you follow instructions on platforms like YouTube and tool recommendations from Trotec<\/strong>.\u202f<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weatherproof wood for happy hedgehogs and birds<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Wood is an excellent natural building material for both bird feeders and hedgehog houses. Opt for <\/span>weather-resistant options<\/span><\/b> such as <\/span>larch, oak, and Douglas fir<\/span><\/b>. These woods naturally withstand a range of weather conditions and remain sturdy even in rain or heat. Avoid the use of unsuitable materials like plywood, chipboard or non-weather-resistant wood such as poplar or willow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hedgehog havens for hibernation<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Providing a hedgehog house for hibernation is <\/span>particularly helpful for young, inexperienced hedgehogs<\/span><\/b> who may struggle to build their own shelters. You can insulate the exterior of the hedgehog house with materials like grass sods, brushwood, leaves or bark. Cover the <\/span>house with foil or tarpaulin<\/span><\/b> to keep it dry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bird feeding stations\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Ensure that your birdhouse is accessible to all bird species. It\u2019s crucial to keep the <\/span>food dry<\/span><\/b> and prevent the birdhouse from getting soiled by droppings. <\/span>Feeders designed as silos<\/span><\/b> with a base plate and roof are ideal as they provide space for multiple birds while only exposing as much food as each bird can consume.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling tip<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget to adopt an eco-friendly approach! Find out how to build a bird feeding station from recycled materials here: <\/span>https:\/\/www.smarticular.net\/vogelfutterhaus-selber-bauen-upcycling\/<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s effortless with Trotec\u2019s premium power tools<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

By choosing Trotec, you\u2019ll always find the perfect tools for a wide range of projects, including crafting hedgehog and bird houses. Consider our powerful <\/span>jigsaws from the PJSS range<\/span><\/b><\/a>, complete with our tried-and-true <\/span>jigsaw blade sets<\/span><\/b><\/a>. We also offer robust <\/span>cordless screwdrivers from the PSCS series<\/span><\/b><\/a>, complemented by practical <\/span>wood drill sets<\/span><\/b><\/a>. And not forgetting our high-impact <\/span>electric staplers from the PTNS series<\/span><\/b><\/a>, including <\/span>staple guns and nails<\/span><\/b><\/a>. All available from the <\/span>Trotec shop!<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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As autumn arrives, food becomes increasingly scarce for our feathered friends, and by mid-November, hedgehogs are seeking shelter for hibernation. For dedicated craft enthusiasts, the first autumn task is clear \u2013 create cosy feeding stations for the birds and secure winter retreats for hedgehogs. This can be a simple and rewarding project, particularly if you follow instructions on platforms like YouTube and tool recommendations from Trotec.\u202f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":14892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,125],"tags":[2653,2654,1887,463,395],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14890"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14905,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890\/revisions\/14905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trotec-blog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}