Roosting pockets x3

4.0 out of 5

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I bought three of these little pockets last year and placed them in various parts of the garden to see where them might be used. To my surprise, the one closest to the house was as 'usable' as the others. One I placed in a Yew--quite obscured, but used, and two amongst the climbing hydrangea. Those two, I added some cedar boughs, leaves, and twigs above and below. The one closes to the house had a couple of robins which raised 2-3 broods of chicks. Those robins were use to me, coming near for the small suet pellets I would toss to them. Now that it is winter, they are using them to roost. I've recently sited an additional one in a Yew for other small birds. I may try the new nesting ones soon.

I have recently bought these for my dad for Christmas and each beatbox is different in shape slightly. Be aware that sometimes the small hole is sometimes really small- too small for any bird, even a wren. However; I have chosen to use the bigger entrance on that box. One of them is slightly broken but there aren't any major issues-all in all this is a fantastic product that I would definitely recommend

RSPB response: Thank you for your review, I am sorry to hear one of the items you received was slightly broken. Please contact our customer service team who will be able to arrange a replacement. We ensure that our roosting pockets meet the correct dimensions for birds to be able to gain access; if you feel you have received a faulty pocket as the entrance is too small, please also highlight this with our customer service team. Other than that, we are pleased to hear that you do feel this is a fantastic product.

Very cute sanctuaries for my smaller feathered friends. I am going to install the six roosts amongst the dense ivy using cable ties, instead of the string they come with. I might even add some plastic roofing...?
Hmmm....Half round guttering seems practical and cheap!
Next purchase will be suet balls.....a really big box should see us through the winter! Fingers crossed ;)

I am really pleased with the product. I have a wren family using a pouch near my window and I am so pleased to be able to help these lovely little birds. The adult bird has lined the pouch with moss and made it into a cosy home for the youngsters. I'm thrilled!

I've places these three pockets in various places in my garden. The one in the hedge has attracted a lot of attention from a robin a long-tailed tit recently although i've not yet seen anything go in or out of them. At least they know that they exist should they need somewhere to hunker down.

I've had mine for quite a while and they are rather dilapidated. I'd intended to dump them this spring and replace them. I have no idea whether they have been used for there original purpose or not but to my surprise and delight a robin family is up and running in the one we have in our tiny courtyard area. Four chicks, eyes open and looking good so far.

I hung the pouches on the trellis a bit hidden in the foliage and it took a while but I finally saw a wren living in one of them. I was over the moon and very happy with the purchase. I only had to replace the wire provided with a longer more flexible one.

These are cheap but poor quality, I suppose you get what you pay for. The holes are not uniform in shape or size and one of the three I got has more of a slit than a hole. It looks as though it has been squashed in from the side. Disappointed.

RSPB response- Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear you were not happy with the product. Please contact our customer services team if you'd like a replacement or refund

These look and seem ideal, and maybe the birds just need more than 3 months of winter to discover and get into them, or maybe I've just put them in the wrong place. More detailed instructions on how and where to install these would be greatly appreciated! I am a complete novice when it comes to birds so don't know if I can leave both holes open, and how 'sheltered' they have to be. Not sure if they need to be fixed to a branch or if can they swing from their top attachment...