The Dormouse Box

£8.50 plus P&P

Dormice are very small only about 90mm their tail is approx 60mm. Their fur on their back is orange with white underneath and even their tail is thickly furred.

Hazelnuts and acorns are among their favourite foods but they also eat pollen from catkins and flowers.

Dormice are nocturnal and very rarely seen. They avoid the ground where ever possible running around the branches and bushes. During the winter they hibernate and do not emerge until April.
In May they start to breed and have approx 4 young, their nests are ball shaped and made of grass and stripped bark from honeysuckle these can be in a nest box, tree hollow or amongst brambles.

The nest boxes need to be about 20 metres apart and in small groups if possible. They should be approx 1 ½ metres of the ground and fixed to tree fencing post with the ties provided. (these should be checked periodically to make sure they are not to tight around the tree)

Boxes should be checked from time to time to see if a dormouse is in residence but a hibernating dormouse must not be disturbed

The boxes are made out of untreated soft wood with no preservatives on it. The lid is fitted with a latch to prevent accidental opening but allow access for cleaning.

Boxes should be sited 1.5 metres high.

The size of the Dormouse Nest Box is

400mm high backing plate
170mm depth
200mm width
Interior size 170mm high, 150mm wide, 125mm deep
All sizes are approx. and may be subject to change.
The hole is in the back of the box there are 2 struts at the back so there is enough room for the dormouse to climb the tree and get into the box.
If the box is to be stored before use please store outside in a shed or garage not near any heat.

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