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and 6 in. or 7 in. at the back and an overhang of at least 3 in. A perch 

 is not necessary. 



They are rather particular little fellows; for example, it is of little 

 use to hang such a shelf on a house painted a light or bright color for 



Wren House Simply a square box (5in.), all 

 dimensions inside measurement, with slab 

 covering, flat on back, but 3 in. overhang in 

 front and 1 in. at sides. One inch hole at 

 center of front; 3 in. perch. We have shown 

 this box on pole but it could be hung from 

 screw eye. 



they will not be interested. They will have nothing to do with any- 

 thing on a pole. There must be the suggestion of the big wall of rock 

 and the protected ledge, so if you can, hang the shelf under the eaves 

 or under an open porch, not more than one story from the ground. No 

 high places for them, but it should be 7 ft. or 8 ft. from the porch floor 



