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Comments (12)I second Purplemoon's comments and question (though I live in Michigan, and we do have some really pretty birds). What is that bird? It is so striking with it's teal color and sharp markings! Your jar birdhouse reminds me of some of the teapot birdhouses on this forum. I need to make some of those! Kathy...See MoreBirdhouses
Comments (1)Hi there. Im glad your asking before you put them up. Please go www.sialis.org , it is labled a Bluebird site but it is great information for all cavity nesters. Good Luck!...See More~Downey ruining birdhouse..what to do?~
Comments (9)I'll take anything except HOSP. :) I live in a neighborhood setting..postage stamp sized lots that was built in the 40s-50s, so no bluebirds here...if I was close by to an open field I'd prolly get some though, but no dice. The HOSP are nasty friggin' non-native creatures. I do have a HOSP trap that I used last summer..the neighbor would breed them and I would trap them..it was a lovely cycle. I suppose you are right about letting the Downey have it..which is fine by me..I love those little woodpeckers..the problem I have is that I don't know if once the Downey makes the nest and lays the eggs, will the mylar scare them away as it will be in place to scare the HOSP. Bluebirds, wrens and Chickadees aren't bothered by the mylar strips so that was never an issue. IDK about the Downey and if they are afraid of the mylar strips then we run the risk of them abandoning their nest and or nestlings. BUT if I don't use the mylar the HOSP will enter the nestbox and peck the eggs out and kill nestlings if they are in there..they will also attack the roosting woodpecker too. Catch 22, no?...See More? for birdhouse gourd expert growers
Comments (5)Thanks so much for the great advice! I come from many generations of farmers/gardeners so I get a LOT of advice - much of which I discover is outdated or just plain wrong ("old wives' tales"!). That's why I like to ask people who actually have experience with this specific situation. People have offered me seeds of other gourd types but I always politely refuse for the specific reason of not wanting any cross-pollination. I'm in a rural area (generational family farm) so there is no danger of cross-pollination from neighbors. Thanks again!...See More- 9 years ago
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