What are the nesting habits of a barn owl?

Barn Owls in spring – nesting. When do Barn Owls breed? Barn Owls can breed in their first year. Although nesting has been recorded in every month of the year, most pairs lay eggs only in the spring. Prior to 1990, the average date for the first egg was May 9th. read more

The nesting habits of these birds vary considerably. Some nest in large tree nest or among rocks, others are cavity nesters living in holes in trees. Barn owls can be attracted to man-made bird houses. read more

Over a three-month nesting period, one barn owl family will consume more than 1,000 rodents. So don’t tear down old buildings where barn owls might roost. Give barn owls shelter and they will help control rodent populations in your farm or garden. read more

A barn owl begins life, of course, as an egg in a nest, but not just any nest! Barn owls can roost in the eaves of barns, in old churches or on the high ledges of buildings. However, they do best and are safest from predators in a well-chosen barn owl box that provides warmth and shelter from the elements. read more