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9 years ago

So this is the first time we have ever had a birdhouse and I just recently started studying bluebirds and what they need. The house that our blue birds build a nest in and have babies in now is a little bit too deep I think. I'm worried that the babies will not be able to get out when it's time because of some information I read in different places. Could I add/put something in the nest now to make like a ramp to the hole or slide a piece of wood in that has the ridges on it for the babies the climb out or something? Or should I just leave it alone and wait and see? Thanks in advance for any info or advice.

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parkernicole01
9 years ago
I think I would just leave it alone. They usually fledge day 17-18 after hatch (sometimes, the runt is a day or 2 later). I always keep up with fledge date & mom/dad are up in the trees trying to call them out or tease them with a mealworm/insect, but not actually giving it to them. You also usually see the nestlings looking out a couple of days before fledge. If the parents aren't able to feed them through the hole when they get older (after 13 days or so) & the parents have to keep going in the box to feed them, that may be an indication they could have a hard time getting out. However, most of the time, they practice flapping/flying inside the box preparing themselves to take their 1st flight. I would just watch. When I no longer see parents in trees around box, I know the babies have fledged. When I take a peak, that proves to be true (except for one straggler). It fledged later that day. Sorry for long message. Good luck!

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