{"product_id":"birdhouse-strawberry-cottage","title":"Birdhouse | Strawberry Cottage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eThe sweetest birdhouse around! Designed with sustainable and natural materials, this Strawberry Cottage makes a great gift for the bird watchers in your life. This fun and functional decor can bring joy indoors or used outdoors as a home for your small feathered friends like wrens and chickadees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bright, decorative design is made from felted wool, durable, easy to clean and can be reused for years to come.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eDimensions: Approx 6 x 7.5 x 13 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO BIRDS REALLY GO INSIDE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eYES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Small birds such as wrens, nuthatches and chickadees use them as a safe place to nest and rest. Birds such as titmice may also pull parts of the body to take the wool to add to their nests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW LONG WILL IT LAST OUTSIDE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf hung in a protected outdoor area, such as under a porch roof, our birdhouses will last for years and years. If placed in direct sun, colors will begin to gently fade over 2-3 months, but they will retain their shape for more than a year in fully exposed weather. Of course, it will last indefinitely indoors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ABOUT RAIN OR SNOW?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Birdhouses are made of water-repellent sheep’s wool. Moisture from rain or snow will wick through the felt and around the nest. Once the rain stops, the birdhouse will air-dry since wool naturally breathes. Also, wool is thermal; cool in summer and warm in winter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DO I CLEAN IT OUT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s easy to remove old twigs and nesting materials from the handy clean-out hole in the base or through the entry hole. If the outside becomes soiled, a good brushing is usually all that’s needed. If it becomes stained, work the spot with water and mild soap, then rinse and air dry. Do not put into a washing machine or dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARE THE MATERIALS 'SUSTAINABLE'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur birdhouses are made with sustainably-harvested materials including natural sheep’s wool, a crocheted jute hanging cord and a hand-carved bamboo perch. All work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT 'FAIR TRADE'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur felt birdhouses are made by artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal, who are paid a fair wage and work in a clean, safe and environmentally-responsible workplace that meets international social compliance standards. Management promotes the development of skills and abilities of the artisans, most of whom are women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted by fair trade artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"River Fair Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48448826212601,"sku":"484096000","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4102\/files\/f476a959-475c-40be-b9c0-9c194125362b.jpg?v=1779833012","url":"https:\/\/riverfairtrade.com\/products\/birdhouse-strawberry-cottage","provider":"River Fair Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}