Duck nesting boxes

[Markster]

Does anyone here put up and maintain duck nesting boxes?
When is it best to install them and how often/ when are they maintained?

[smerchly]

8 minutes ago, Markster said:

Does anyone here put up and maintain duck nesting boxes?
When is it best to install them and how often/ when are they maintained?

Dan Andrews has lots of experience building and maintaining them Mark .

[Dan Andrews]

I've got one ready to hang in St Catharines. Should go up ASAP now. Woodies are known to start returning in the second half of February. They may not nest right away but they scope the boxes out and if they see you messing with it they likely won't return. The creeks are usually frozen right now so it's generally a good time. 

[Markster]

Thanks Dan, I’ll be putting 2 up this week.