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Hi, Lori. Welcome. Just check occasionally to make sure the next isn’t soaked, like Carol mentioned. That’s all you need to do. If you find that your box keeps getting rain water in it then you’d need to modify it some how but for now just check on it after heavy storms or blowing rain. Of course make sure the hole points away from prevailing winds which I’m sure you’ve already done. Congrats on your eggs.
Tammy
Weird. It really does look like yarn. Zoom on it by doing CTRL and the plus sign and see how we think that. If it was a mocker that yarn would make sense.
Tammy
Does this egg look like the egg in this link?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_robin#/media/File:Robin_eggs.jpgTammy
I remember your crazy momma but don’t remember her broken toe.
Here she is building. This will make Fred happy when he sees it since it’s his box.
Tammy
Yes, definitely a new box is the way to go. Make sure you put it on a pole. I’ll give you the link that gives you an idea how to do it in case you need it. If you put it further away from your trees it might help with the wren problem too. But putting it closer might be better right now if you don’t want to loose the nesting pair.
http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/5934/How-I-install-a-nest-box#.VtiQN5wrKUk-
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Tammy
Thanks. I got a little taste of what it was like earlier but have no idea of the finished product.
Tammy
Yes, many people have bluebirds in their residential yards. There’s a good chance if there’s an open field (golf course) nearby. Just put up a box and see what happens. But do it quickly!! They are house hunting right this minute. If you wait to long you may not have luck this year.
Tammy
It’s normal to catch only male HOSP right now with your Van Ert trap. You start catching females when the males lure them in and they are bonded with the house. Do you use a bag over your nestbox to remove the trapped bird? That’s the easiest. You don’t need one trap per box. Usually you just move the trap around. And remember, never leave the trap while you go to the store. Has to be monitored well.
Tammy
Carolyn, I also thought that maybe dried mealworms might be better for them in the long run…maybe not so calcium depleting? I have friends near by that are offering them with great success. Maybe I’ll try them again. It would be SO much easier!!
Tammy
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