In an effort to keep my BB nestlings cool, I have placed ice packs used in coolers on top of the bluebird box. I am surprised how long it remains icy and cold. I don’t know if it helps, but at least their roof should not be hot. I’m now wondering what would happen if a small one was placed UNDER the roof. This could easily be done with a roof that opens up on the top of the box.
At present we have a box like that with no eggs or nestlings currently in residence and I may try it with a thermometer placed inside as well and see how cool it gets.
Has anyone tried such a thing? What risks would there be?
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This topic was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by
Maybelle.
Cari
Willamette Valley, Oregon