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Whitney, your box has become a fast food stop now so you’ll want to change it over to a slick metal pole with a predator guard soon. There’s a decent chance your birds might try one more nesting. Whatever got them knows that box means food now.
Tammy
The rule of thumb is that they will hatch 12 – 14 days after the last egg is laid. So you really are only one day later than that. Or am I misunderstanding something? So definitely do not give up at this point.
Tammy
I’m so distracted lately and forgot about my promise to get back with you. I sent you a PM. If you feel comfortable calling me (phone number is in message) that would be more practical. But if not I’ll type it out for you later today. Your mailbox is on the right hand side of the page. You might have to scroll down to find it.
Tammy
I deal with mites on a regular basis. I recommend a little Sevin. 5%. There’s been some concern recently about DE and baby birds according to the PMCA. So they aren’t recommending using it. They don’t officially recommend using Sevin either but unofficially they are. I bet that’s what happened. They could have quickly crawled on your little mechanics mirror and up your arm. I’ve had them on me many many times. Just put on those gloves. Tape the edges down and then put Vaseline on your arm at the base of the glove. That stops them from traveling up. For some reason I always forget and brush back a piece of hair and then they climb on my face. Gross!! Just use a spatula, lift the nest up and put a 1/4 tsp under the nest. And then scrub those gloved hands before you remove them to kill the mites that are on them.
Tammy
I’ve never experience that or even heard it happening but I know it’s possible. You’re positive it was a female bluebird right? I don’t mean to doubt you….just is not the norm at all. I’ve had HOSP and her wrens doing that but I know you know the difference. How sad!!! So sorry. I would hate to watch that!!
Tammy
I used to have 3 broods every year but this momma has had only two for the past few years. We’ll see what she does this year.
Tammy
Over the years on this forum we’ve gone from suggesting a wren guard with just a front to one with sides too because the wrens have found the hole when there are no sides. But I see so many wren guards with only fronts still on FB groups and other places. Is it just a matter of time do you think? I have just a tad experience with wrens.
Tammy
Hi everyone. Sorry….forgot to check back in. Yes it was fine, I just put him back in and he finished hatching on his own. I think I moved him to another nest with younger babies. I’ve had to do that 3 times this year. The little runts wouldn’t make it on their own in a nest full of older siblings. I’m wondering if there is some egg dumping going on. It’s not super logical to think that this one hatched so much later than it’s siblings.
Tammy
I’m so sorry. If only they were younger you could possibly foster them in other nests (in your area). I bet the male found another female. I wish we could help.
Tammy
Hi, Ruth. Personally I find that both males and females draw more HOSP in the trap. I don’t see a difference. And it seems that the more birds I have in there the more HOSP I attract. They all want to join the fun. Now is a great time to trap because there are fledglings.
Like Darrell suggested, You almost have to use a van Ert trap if you have a HOSP that has zeroed in on one of your boxes. The repeating trap is for the general HOSP population. Yep… it’s best if you remove that trap off the nestbox.I’d be glad to talk about disposing of the HOSP. I’ll personal message you tomorrow.
Tammy
