The 'Eat & Retreat' Squirrel Habitat Matched Set | Wood Squirrel House, Cedar Feeder, Nesting Chips & Premium Seed Blend

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The 'Eat & Retreat' Squirrel Habitat Matched Set | Prime Retreat Wood Squirrel House, Cedar Feeder, Nesting Chips & Premium Seed Blend

The Experience

The Prime Retreat Eat & Retreat is a four-piece matched squirrel habitat set that gives the squirrels on your property exactly what any serious wildlife steward would want to provide them — a dedicated place to sleep, a dedicated place to eat, premium nesting material to make it home, and a seasonal seed blend loaded with everything squirrels actually want to find. The house and feeder share the same natural wood aesthetic and mounting philosophy, deploying together on the same tree or neighboring posts as a cohesive wildlife station rather than two unrelated products that happened to end up in the same yard. The Prime Retreat Squirrel House features a 2.5-inch by 2.75-inch notch entry — sized specifically for squirrels — with an internal ledge beneath the opening that gives incoming occupants a comfortable transition point before entering the roomy interior cavity. A stylized squirrel figure on the front adds a touch of whimsy without undermining the functional integrity of the design, and the liftable front panel opens for seasonal cleaning without removing the house from its mount. The matched cedar feeder presents a 1-quart seed reservoir behind a clear plastic window — visible from a distance, accessed only by lifting the hinged black lid — keeping squirrels engaged in the problem-solving behavior that makes their feeding sessions genuinely entertaining to watch. Coveside Conservation's USA-made pine nesting chips line the house interior from day one, providing the soft, moisture-resistant bedding that accelerates first occupancy and keeps eggs insulated through the nesting season. And the premium nut and seed blend — loaded with peanuts, tree nut pieces, sunflower chips, cracked corn, raisins, and shelled pumpkin seeds — stocks the feeder with a high-energy offering that mirrors what squirrels forage naturally in the wild. Mount both pieces, fill the feeder, add the nesting chips, and step back. The Eat & Retreat handles the rest.

Scientific Engineering

• Species-Specific Entry Notch: A 2.5-inch wide by 2.75-inch tall notch entry on the squirrel house is sized specifically for Eastern Gray and Fox Squirrels — large enough for comfortable entry and exit, with an internal ledge beneath the opening providing a stable perching and transition surface for incoming occupants.
• Liftable Front Panel Clean-Out: The full front panel of the squirrel house lifts upward for unobstructed access to the interior cavity — providing fast, clean seasonal maintenance without removing the house from its mounting hardware. A thumbscrew at the base keeps the panel securely closed between cleanings.
• 0.625-Inch All-Wood Construction: Full five-eighths inch wood panels provide meaningful thermal mass and structural integrity — thick enough to buffer interior temperature swings across seasons, durable enough to remain structurally sound through years of outdoor exposure.
• Overhanging Roof Profile: The squirrel house roof overhangs the entry notch and body — directing rain and snow away from the interior cavity and keeping the nesting area dry through seasonal weather exposure.
• Cedar Feeder with Hinged Lid Mechanism: The matched cedar feeder features a hinged black lid that squirrels must lift to access the 1-quart seed reservoir — engaging natural foraging behavior while protecting the seed supply from rain, debris, and overhead contamination.
• Clear Plastic Reservoir Window: A clear plastic window on the feeder reservoir keeps seed levels continuously visible from outside — allowing real-time monitoring from a distance without approaching and disturbing active feeding sessions.
• 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 Nut & Seed Blend — High-Energy Formula: Peanuts, tree nut pieces, sunflower chips, cracked corn, raisins, and shelled pumpkin seeds mirror the natural foraging diet of squirrels — delivering the caloric density that sustains active wildlife through all seasons.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• The Complete Wildlife Address: A squirrel population with dedicated shelter, nesting material, and a reliable food source is a population with a reason to stay — and stay away from your bird feeders. The Eat & Retreat 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: House, feeder, nesting chips, and seed arrive together — no separate orders, no delay between mounting and loading. Pre-load the nesting chips into the house before mounting and fill the feeder with the included seed blend, and your squirrel habitat is operational the day it arrives.
• Prime Retreat — American Artisan Craft: Every Prime Retreat wildlife product is handcrafted by American artisans using American materials — a production standard that produces natural variation in grain, knot pattern, and wood tone between units, making each piece genuinely unique.
• Nestera — Cedar Construction: Natural weather resistance, insect repellence, no treatment required — the same cedar feeder trusted by wildlife stewards across the country.
• Coveside Conservation — Four Decades of Wildlife Housing 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: The Coveside pine nesting chips are USA-sourced and produced. ✅

Specifications

Squirrel House:

• Dimensions: 11"W x 10.375"D x 18"H
• Entry: 2.5"W x 2.75"H notch with internal perch ledge
• Construction: 0.625" all wood
• Finish: Soft tan, natural wood variation
• Mounting: Tree, wall, or post mount — predrilled holes included
• Access: Liftable front panel with thumbscrew closure
• Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
• Shipping Weight: 9 lbs

Cedar Squirrel Feeder:

• Dimensions: 8.75"L x 6.875"W x 9.125"H
• Capacity: 1 quart / 1.5 lbs
• Construction: 0.625" raw cedar, clear plastic window, hinged black lid
• Mounting: Tree, post, or wall mount — pre-drilled hole included
• Compatible Feed: Cracked corn, ear corn, mixed seed, peanut chunks, peanuts in shell, sunflower seed

Nesting Chips:

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

Seed Blend:

• Weight: 5 lbs
• Ingredients: Peanuts, tree nut pieces, sunflower chips, cracked corn, raisins, shelled pumpkin seeds (Packaging may reflect product's Woodpecker Blend designation — rest assured, squirrels love it just as much as the birds!)
• Guaranteed Analysis: Min. 19% crude protein, min. 25% crude fat, max. 17% crude fiber

Combined Shipping Weight: 23 lbs