{"product_id":"the-countryside-bed-breakfast-squirrel-habitat-matched-set-esschert-design-squirrel-house-feeder-nesting-chips-premium-seed-blend","title":"The 'Countryside Bed \u0026 Breakfast' Squirrel Habitat Matched Set | Esschert Design Squirrel House, Feeder, Nesting Chips \u0026 Premium Seed Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Esschert Design Countryside Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast is a \u003cstrong\u003efour-piece matched squirrel habitat set\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Breakfast does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched House \u0026amp; Feeder Design System:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Entrance House Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged Roof Feeder Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Plastic Reservoir Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5-Inch Wood Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e House walls built from 0.5-inch thick wood provide meaningful thermal insulation for the nesting cavity, buffering interior temperature against seasonal extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoveside Pine Nesting Chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Seed Blend Nutritional Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyhole Rear Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete Wildlife Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Breakfast doesn't manage squirrels; it gives them a legitimate residential presence on the property that rewards observation rather than conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove-In Ready from Day One:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEsschert Design — Dutch Conservation Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoveside Conservation — Four Decades of Nest Box Expertise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProudly Made in the USA — Nesting Chips \u0026amp; Seed Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Coveside pine nesting chips and PremiumBlend seed mix are both USA-sourced and produced. ✅\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquirrel House:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\"W x 10.25\"D x 11.25\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three 2.25\" diameter + base exit hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\" wood, metal roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with silver metal roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree or post mount, keyhole system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latching side panel lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquirrel Feeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.875\"L x 4.625\"W x 7.5\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 quarts \/ 1.35 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, clear plastic panel, metal roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with silver metal roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post or tree mount, keyhole system — or level surface placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, mixed seed, peanut chunks, peanuts in shell, sunflower seed, large seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNesting Chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine shavings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Blend Seed Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Min. 19% crude protein, min. 25% crude fat, max. 17% crude fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Feeders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gazebo, hopper, platform, tube, window feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words 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