Wooden Nesting Box for Finches & Canaries, Breeding Nest Box for Small Birds

Wooden Nesting Box for Finches and Canaries: Compact Breeding Box for Small Birds

This wooden nesting box gives finches, canaries and other small birds a safe, enclosed place to breed and raise their young. Many small birds nest more readily when they have a sheltered, private box to work with, so it helps encourage natural nesting behaviour and gives a hen somewhere secure to lay and sit.

It's made from solid wood with a round entrance hole and a small landing perch at the front, so birds can enter and leave comfortably. The interior suits a small breeding pair and their chicks, and the box opens at the top for cleaning between broods, which helps keep the nest healthy through the season.

At a compact size (roughly 22cm x 13cm x 12.5cm), it fits neatly in most finch and canary cages and aviaries, and mounts easily to the side of an enclosure.

Key Features & Benefits

• Wooden nesting box for finches, canaries and other small birds

• Enclosed, sheltered interior that encourages natural nesting

• Round entrance hole with a front landing perch for easy access

• Sized for a small breeding pair and their chicks

• Solid wood construction for a sturdy, comfortable nest

• Opens at the top for cleaning between broods

• Compact size to suit most small-bird cages and aviaries

Dimensions

• Approx. 22cm (length) x 13cm (width) x 12.5cm (height)

How to Use

• Mount the box securely to the side of the cage or aviary

• Add a layer of safe nesting material in the base

• Position the entrance hole facing into the aviary, away from direct weather

• Give breeding birds quiet and privacy, and avoid disturbing the box more than needed

• Check on the nest periodically to make sure the chicks are healthy and the box stays clean

Getting the Best From It

• Offer suitable nesting material such as coconut fibre, soft grasses or dried nesting fibre so birds can line the nest

• Avoid loose, stringy material that can wrap around small chicks' legs

• Clean and fully dry the box between clutches to reduce mites and bacteria

• Fix it firmly so it can't swing or tip when birds land

• Provide extra calcium (like a calcium supplement or cuttlefish) to breeding hens for healthy eggs and chicks

• Watch for mites during breeding, as nest boxes can harbour them in warm weather

FAQs

What birds is this nesting box for?
It's designed for finches, canaries and other small birds, giving them a sheltered, secure space to breed and raise chicks.

What size is it?
It measures approximately 22cm x 13cm x 12.5cm, a compact size that suits most finch and canary cages and aviaries.

What nesting material should I use?
Soft, safe materials such as coconut fibre, dried grasses or proper nesting fibre work well. Avoid loose, stringy material that could tangle around chicks.

How do I keep it clean?
The box opens for cleaning, so you can remove soiled material and wipe it out between broods. Make sure it's completely dry before the birds use it again.

How should I position it for breeding?
Mount it securely at the side of the enclosure with the entrance facing inward, add nesting material, give the pair quiet and privacy, and provide extra calcium to the hen through breeding.

Where can I buy a finch and canary nesting box in Australia?
Order online for delivery across Australia, or pick up in-store at Bonnyrigg, NSW.