Are these birdhouses designed to be easily cleaned?
1729315
I was very disappointed with the quality of the the outside of this birdhouse so I didn't really pay much attention to the inside, which is what I am assuming you may want to clean. I returned it and ordered something completely different, which was easy to clean inside and out and much better quality in general.
1729316
No, the roof is made out of a thatch like material & the wood is really thin.
1729317
I would say not easy to clean. The roof is almost a dry moss material so it would definitely be hard to clean that area.
1075232
It has a big shiny slide out pan covering the mane coop floor I just slide it out and scrub the shiny part I wet it down even though it's cedar I know in doing this it will one day damage it I clean it 1-2 times a week. Then it has cedar bottom for the nest box area you can pull it up and that's it, it's quick and easy, it takes me more time to clean my bird cage!
1033302
I believe they are more for decoration than actual use. I would be concerned that the bird wouldn't have enough space and the metal and paint are not of high enough quality to be healthy for birds. I would not recommend it.
1778309
I was asked by Amazon to comment. I bought the birdhouse to contain an electric switch. Ventilation of the sort that birds might need isn't at issue. Sorry: I've been less than helpful!!
1071620
So far I haven't really cleaned it. Dust does accumulate in the bottom area below the main seed chamber and it looks like it would be a pain to try to disassemble for actual cleaning. So that's a downside. On the upside, it has been squirrel proof, unlike other feeders I have used. A similar suet feeder has also proved squirrel proof as well.
241298
This birdhouse has a smooth roof and sides. It looks to me as though the bluebird house has grooves, but this one definitely does not. It's a well-made birdhouse. Chickadees tried to build a nest last year, but the more aggressive swallows scared them away. Good luck!
34206
No, but the fabric is very easy to wipe off with damp cloth if something is spilled on it. It is so pretty and ours was outside all summer and there was no sun damage and we cleaned off dirt, bird leavings, spilled food with little effort.
628883
I personally wouldn't put a bird in there, I bought mine for decoration only and have two silk birds in it...I think it would be very difficult to keep clean.
1274563
I have never cleaned one of these. I just installed them. your method sounds like a good one though
883288
No, but it is easy to clean with a hose. The starlings have not been able to get in it. Make sure you use the small metal plate included to prevent them from hanging upside down and eating it.
1445318
I saw on another post that they bring all their feeders in the house once a week and washes them all in the dishwasher on the quick rinse cycle with a cup of vinegar. She said they were sparkling clean, and it's EASY! I like that idea!!
1536918
Top rack safe...it will not clean them out unfortunately. Depending what you used it for you will probably need to wash by hand and the top will always need a hand wash.
815182
Yes, that is the whole point of the clear plexi back on this. My grandmother has had nests in hers for the past two years... I think in winter the birds may even get a bit of extra warmth from the window. Can easily be taken apart to clean between seasons.
470156
Yes they are. I actually just threw mine in the dishwasher and they cleaned easily. They are very small holes though so it would be difficult to clean that part by hand and depending on what you are putting in them.
12158
Cleaning is a real challenge. 1st, We remove the knife head and place it in a metal pan. 2nd, Cover the head with warm soapy water for several minutes. 3rd, We take pan with the head in it to my work shop and heat the soapy water to near boiling temperature. 4th, Let the soapy solution cool to a safe handling temperature. 5th, Use your humming bird feeder cleaning brush to brush thru all of those squares. There has got to be a better way.
167940
It's not hard but rather annoying. If left without cleaning a couple of days (about 2-3) it starts to look dirty (lime spots). More than that and it looks pretty dirty. The set is actually very very nice and modern looking and I've got several compliments on it (off course I need to super clean it when guests are over).
722915
It has a downward opening door above each food bowl pair and double doors halfway up on one side of the cage. The doors are conveniently placed so it is easy to change food bowls and access inside. There is no slide tray, the bottom snaps onto the cage. Its easy enough to clean. I lay out newspaper and put cage on it (unsnapped bottom). I don't need to displace my birds to clean. I think it is smartly designed but it could be sturdier. The plastic perches shake with the weight of one cockatiel so i switched them with wood perches. And its a little awkward to move from room to room. I do like the cage though.