Woodlink 24232 Rustic Wren House

Give Michigan’s House Wrens a Charming "Up North" Cabin of Their Own!

Add a touch of vintage farmhouse style to your garden with the Woodlink 24232 Rustic Wren House. Part of our popular "Rustic Farmhouse" collection, this hanging nest box features a beautiful weathered wood finish and a rugged corrugated metal roof that looks like it belongs in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

• Tailor-Made for Wrens: The 1-1/8 inch entry hole is perfectly sized to welcome House Wrens while physically blocking larger "bully" birds and predators from entering.
• Built for Mitten Weather: The pitched metal roof overhangs the entrance to protect the nest from heavy Michigan rain and lake-effect snow. Solid wood construction underneath the metal roof provides natural insulation to keep nestlings warm during our chilly spring nights.
• Superior Ventilation: Designed with built-in air gaps to ensure your baby birds stay cool during those humid July afternoons in the Great Lakes State.
• Easy Clean-Out: Features a fully removable bottom panel or side access (depending on model year) for effortless end-of-season cleaning.

🧤 Backyard Birds: Michigan Pro-Tips 🧤

• The "Mother’s Day" Arrival: In Michigan, House Wrens typically return from their southern migration in late April or early May. Pro-Tip: Hang this house by April 20th to ensure it's ready when the males arrive to stake out their nesting territory.
• Location, Location, Location: Wrens love edges! For the best success, hang your Rustic House 6–10 feet high near the edge of a wooded area or a thick Michigan shrub row. This gives them a quick "escape route" into the brush if a hawk or outdoor cat wanders by.
• The "No Perch" Advantage: You’ll notice this house has no perch. This is intentional! Wrens are agile and don't need one, but sparrows and other invaders do. The lack of a perch is your first line of defense in keeping your Michigan wrens safe.
• Jute Rope Care: This house comes with an attached jute rope or cable hanger. In our damp Michigan climate, we recommend checking the hanger each spring to ensure it hasn't weakened from winter moisture before the new nesting season begins.