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I had to remove mine since it seemed to scare the male. Then, I reintroduced it again (row by row) & he was fine. You may have to be gradual about it. Hope it works out!
Nicole
Donna- So glad you got rid of that HOSP! Really hope it works out for you to have WBNH, EABL, TRES, & DEES!
Nicole
I put my sparrow spooker up this year after 2nd egg ( didn’t know until there were two) & female accepted right away. The male was more apprehensive at first, so I did just what Gin suggested. I tied up the 1st 2 rows after I noticed & then let down a row each day. He now sits on top of it while she is in the box. Just took him a little longer, but all is well now.
Nicole
I hang a little dish with mealworms in it on the pole below house & above baffle. I only do this when I can keep watch, though, so they don’t attract predators. I always remove the dish when sun goes down. Use it most when we’re having lots of rain. That could be helpful to a single mom, so she doesn’t have to leave the nest site as much. Wild Birds Unlimited has a dish on a hanger that fits on the pole. Again, would only recommend for certain situations.
Nicole
May want to put up a wren guard & a sparrow spooker once you get an egg. So glad they’ve chosen your other house. Best of luck!
Nicole
That’s great, Cher! I’ve got six 12-day old nestlings. The runt is really far behind, though. Thought about taking the little thing to a rehabber, but not going to take it away from mom & dad. Hope the little one makes it!
Nicole
Do you have the house on a pole & a baffle on the pole? That should at least help keep the cat from eggs/babies. Also, make sure it’s not close to a tree or a fence. That’s probably all you can do besides talking to your neighbor & asking them if they could confine the cat. That may be asking a lot according to your relationship with your neighbor.
Nicole
