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I’m not against them at all, but like you just don’t understand why more people don’t use them if they are house sparrow resistant. I can see where a bluebird can escape easier but like I’ve said it also ads more entryways for a HOSP. Kind of like a house with a front and back door. If you don’t want intruders you have to lock both. I don’t know of any other reasoning but I may try to do some googling later.
Then, I wonder how easy trapping with a Van Ert is? And would a 13 g. garbage bag fit around the two holed mansion? Those are my concerns.
Besides an extra hole for escaping, what do you like about it compared to one-holed boxes? I’ve never even actually seen one except online.Tammy
I’m trying the calcium too. The bluebirds aren’t really appreciating the calcium coated mealworms but I’m thinking I’ll use less and that might work.
Tammy
Doug, there probably aren’t any chicken people here. There’s no way your chicken can fit into the elevating arm area. The back door is for taking HOSP that you’ve trapped out and eliminating them. It should stay closed the entire time. If you have any other questions, just ask.
Tammy
I was going to say it was a male. I trap with a Van Ert on a walking trail. I just put the trap in and either wait in my car for awhile or go home and come back later to check it. I wait until the trail is pretty empty before removing it from the box. I’m not convinced that the two holed is better. In my line of thinking it also gives the HOSP more ways to enter. And one bluebird can’t protect both holes. Just my opinion, but I’ve never owned one.
Tammy
Yay, on your eggs. I have 5 eggs in a box further away from the house. Grrr…no way I can monitor it way back there as much as I normally do. I’m not even sure when she laid them! WE have TRES galore!
Tammy
Darn! Wish those bluebirds would stay with the plan! I don’t think there’s a set number for mealworms. I feed mine much more than that. Probably too many. They have me trained.
Tammy
I’m so pleased to have that pat on the back from you,Fred, the nestbox expert! I seriously am….which is sad that I’m so needy of recognition. LOL
Tammy
Yes! And on top of that it is that it is facing my pond. Not good for fledglings. I’ll have to turn it later. Little stinkers.
Tammy
Missy, I always find that they do better in pairs. So I try to keep two or more in the trap. Was it really cold where you are? Is that why she died? Sometimes if it is really cold or really hot they don’t last long. I don’t understand. Sometimes they are just overly stressed. Keep trying. If they have access to water and food it sure seems like they would last. Mine often last for several days…sometimes a week.
Tammy
