The 'Countryside Bed & Breakfast' Squirrel Habitat Matched Set | Esschert Design Squirrel House, Feeder, Nesting Chips & Premium Seed Blend

The Experience

The Esschert Design Countryside Bed & Breakfast is a four-piece matched squirrel habitat set that gives the squirrels on your property everything they need to move in, settle down, and stay — a dedicated house, a dedicated feeder, premium nesting material, and a seasonal seed blend, curated into one complete habitat package that no single retailer has thought to assemble until now. The house and feeder share the same design language throughout: green-stained wood construction, silver metal roof contrast, and keyhole rear mounting that positions both pieces at matching heights on the same tree or neighboring posts. The squirrel house provides a generous nesting cavity with three 2.25-inch entrance holes and a base exit hole — the multi-entry configuration that gives nesting squirrels the behavioral security of knowing they're never trapped — while a latching side panel lifts upward for seasonal nest checks and cleaning. The matched feeder presents a 0.9-quart seed reservoir behind a clear plastic panel, accessed only by lifting the hinged roof — satisfying the problem-solving inquisitiveness that makes squirrel watching genuinely entertaining rather than a brief glimpse. Coveside Conservation's USA-made pine nesting chips line the house interior from day one, providing the soft, fluffy, moisture-resistant bedding material that accelerates first occupancy and keeps eggs insulated through the nesting season. And the Premium Blend seed mix — loaded with split peanuts, tree nut pieces, sunflower chips, raisins, shelled pumpkin seeds, and cracked corn — stocks the feeder with a premium offering that mirrors what squirrels forage naturally in the wild, while simultaneously pulling woodpeckers, jays, and flickers into the same feeding zone. Mount the house and feeder, fill both, and step back. The Countryside Bed & Breakfast does the rest.

Scientific Engineering

• Matched House & Feeder Design System: House and feeder share identical material palette, colorway, roof profile, and mounting system — producing a visually cohesive wildlife station that reads as a designed installation rather than two unrelated products placed in proximity.
• Three-Entrance House Configuration: Three 2.25-inch diameter entry holes provide multiple access points to the nesting cavity, reducing bottleneck competition between occupants and providing the escape-route redundancy that gives cavity-nesting squirrels behavioral confidence in their shelter. A base exit hole provides rapid emergency egress.
• Hinged Roof Feeder Mechanism: The feeder reservoir is accessed by lifting a hinged metal roof — engaging squirrel problem-solving behavior, protecting the seed supply from rain and debris, and providing fast tool-free refilling access.
• Clear Plastic Reservoir Panel: A clear plastic front panel keeps seed levels continuously visible without opening the unit — allowing monitoring from a distance and providing the visual seed cue that attracts squirrels on first approach.
• 0.5-Inch Wood Construction: House walls built from 0.5-inch thick wood provide meaningful thermal insulation for the nesting cavity, buffering interior temperature against seasonal extremes.
• Coveside Pine Nesting Chips: USA-made pine shavings sourced sustainably by Coveside Conservation remain soft and fluffy even when wet — providing a lasting, insulating nest base that keeps eggs stable and warm from first occupancy through the nesting season.
• Premium Seed Blend Nutritional Profile: Split and whole peanuts, tree nut pieces, whole sunflower chips, cracked corn, raisins, and shelled pumpkin seeds mirror the natural foraging diet of squirrels and cavity-nesting birds alike — minimum 19% crude protein, 25% crude fat, delivering the caloric density that sustains wildlife through active and cold-weather seasons.
• Keyhole Rear Mounting: Both house and feeder feature identical keyhole openings on the rear panel — compatible with standard post or tree mounting hardware for immediate installation at matching heights.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• The Complete Wildlife Address: A squirrel population with dedicated shelter, nesting material, and a food source is a population with a reason to stay — and stay away from bird feeders. The Countryside Bed & Breakfast doesn't manage squirrels; it gives them a legitimate residential presence on the property that rewards observation rather than conflict.
• Move-In Ready from Day One: Most wildlife housing requires the new occupant to source their own nesting material — a friction point that delays first occupancy and reduces the likelihood of a house being adopted at all. Pre-loading the Countryside house with Coveside pine chips eliminates that friction entirely, signaling to prospective occupants that the space is ready and welcoming.
• Esschert Design — Dutch Conservation Heritage: Esschert Design has been producing wildlife-forward garden products from the Netherlands for decades, with a design philosophy rooted in the idea that functional wildlife infrastructure and considered aesthetic are not competing values.
• Coveside Conservation — Four Decades of Nest Box Expertise: Coveside Conservation has been manufacturing conservation-grade wildlife housing and accessories in Maine since the 1980s — a production heritage built around the serious wildlife steward rather than the casual garden center buyer.
• Proudly Made in the USA — Nesting Chips & Seed Blend: The Coveside pine nesting chips and PremiumBlend seed mix are both USA-sourced and produced. ✅

Specifications

Squirrel House:

• Dimensions: 9.75"W x 10.25"D x 11.25"H
• Entrance Holes: Three 2.25" diameter + base exit hole
• Construction: 0.5" wood, metal roof
• Finish: Green with silver metal roof
• Mounting: Tree or post mount, keyhole system
• Access: Latching side panel lift

Squirrel Feeder:

• Dimensions: 8.875"L x 4.625"W x 7.5"H
• Capacity: 0.9 quarts / 1.35 lbs
• Construction: Wood, clear plastic panel, metal roof
• Finish: Green with silver metal roof
• Mounting: Post or tree mount, keyhole system — or level surface placement
• Compatible Feed: Corn, mixed seed, peanut chunks, peanuts in shell, sunflower seed, large seed

Nesting Chips:

• Construction: Pine shavings
• Sourcing: Sustainably sourced
• Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA

Premium Blend Seed Mix:

• Weight: 5 lbs
• Ingredients: Split and whole peanuts, tree nut pieces, whole sunflower chips, cracked corn, raisins, shelled pumpkin seeds (Packaging may reflect product's Woodpecker blend designation, but rest assured, this blend is thoroughly enjoyed by squirrels!)
• Guaranteed Analysis: Min. 19% crude protein, min. 25% crude fat, max. 17% crude fiber
• Compatible Feeders: Gazebo, hopper, platform, tube, window feeders

Combined Shipping Weight: 16 lbs