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Reusing a dove cote - Jimny14 - 09-02-2021
So today I got round to adjusting a dove cote which is past it's best from my parents house which they dont want any more. I originally thought I could put it up at our house with a bit of a fettle. Unfortunately I never got round to it so instead I have repurposed it in to a hedgehog hotel.
Before
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Chopped in half with bed box lid chopped (I've boarded up all but one entrance and the hole in the bottom
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Tunnel
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Pushed in to place (another board was added yo close gap at top)
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In position with top back on to give heavy top, a bit of insulation and good area for extra air to come in.
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RE: Reusing a dove cote - Veggie - 09-02-2021
Well done, Jimny! Let us know when you have the first tenants in your 5* hotel.
RE: Reusing a dove cote - Eyren - 09-02-2021
Very nice!
RE: Reusing a dove cote - Vinny - 09-02-2021
I've always fancied a dovecote for the garden. We have the more common grey doves after the bird food all the time, but no white ones.
I remember looking into buying some white doves and was surprised how expensive they were.
Another project that never got off the ground.
I hope your hedgehog house gets an occupant soon Jimmy. 
RE: Reusing a dove cote - Bren - 09-02-2021
That’s a fine house Jimmy, Hedgehogs will be queuing up to move in. We have one in-our garden I think it sometimes makes a home in one of the old chimney pots.