There are some cute furry animals out there and we think the Pika is one of them. Only 7 to 8 inches in length with short limbs, rounded ears and a short tail they are a small package of charm. Native to cold climates most species live on rocky mountain sides where there are numerous crevices to shelter in, although some also construct crude burrows. Pikas are often called rock rabbits and can also be called “whistling hare” due to their high-pitched alarm call when diving into their burrows. Recently there was an attempt to get them on the endangered species list, however not all Pika colonies are declining, so for now they remain on the watch list. Any person loving the great outdoors and all of nature’s wildlife will love this little rodent.
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The Hamster-Like Pika
Friday, February 12th, 2010My friends the Birds!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Here’s a question we’d like to pose to anyone shopping SnodCraft. We’ve considered making some outdoor birdhouses. We made three outdoor birdhouses for our own back fence and had so much fun watching the birds feather their wooden homes, raise their babies, and even saw them come back for a visit long after the babies had hatched and flown off. We wonder if there’s a market for the outdoor birdhouse along with our indoor decorative birdhouses. For marketing purposes, we would enjoy your impute on the subject.
Did you know there are over 650 species of birds that make North America their home? However, only 85 of that number seek enclosures to build their nest and raise their young. The SnodCraft price for each outdoor birdhouse would average $35. Each SnodCraft outdoor birdhouse would be completely functional as a bird habitat. Every birdhouse would have the right size entry hole to allow easy passage but keep out weather and predators; the right amount of interior space; good ventilation and drainage; an attached wooden plank on the back for hanging, and a removable bottom to allow for clean out in the fall. Cedar makes an ideal exterior birdhouse since birds prefer a natural finish and if painted, durable outdoor house paint would be applied on the exterior only. If you enjoy watching the birds and would like to see outdoor birdhouses on SnodCraft drop us a line! Write us a comment at the bottom of this entry, or use the contact link on our Home page – we would love to hear from you!
