TJ:

I read that they should be placed so the hens wouldn't see another woodie box if they looked out their own nest box. I think 100' is a safe bet anyway. I had a pair want to land on the pond today, but I was out there and they headed to the next pond South of me. He's got a couple of pair that nest there.

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