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- Thu May 21, 2026 11:03 am
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Perch/porch for gourds
- Replies: 2
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Re: Perch/porch for gourds
Great idea on swapping gourds! Thanks!
- Thu May 21, 2026 10:53 am
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Supplement feeding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 316
Supplement feeding
New Martin landlord here...It is going to be raining for 4 days here. I have Martin babies. Do I need to supplement feed? Or will the parents still be able to find food?
- Sun Apr 26, 2026 12:43 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Perch/porch for gourds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4614
Perch/porch for gourds
I have gourds without a perch/porch. Can I add a perch/porch now or wait till next spring? 3 gourds have martins...3 gourds don't.
- Fri Apr 24, 2026 9:39 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Just a beginner here...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1938
Re: Just a beginner here...
Stan...many thanks. Worked too hard to get my 3 couples to let any sparrows rent a room for free. My husband has taken care of one. Thanks for the advice.
- Fri Apr 24, 2026 7:33 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Just a beginner here...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1938
Just a beginner here...
I have a S&K martin house(12 but converted to 6 rooms) with a 6 gourd rack underneath. Three of the gourds have been claimed and nest building has begun. My question is would it be ok to go ahead and close up the entrances to the house. Other birds are trying to build nests in the house. Sorry f...
- Thu Apr 23, 2026 10:23 am
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Antenna perches
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2721
Re: Antenna perches
Thanks everyone for your help!
- Wed Apr 22, 2026 1:44 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Antenna perches
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2721
Re: Antenna perches
Birdiegirl...it makes perfect sense and I have a rod ready to go and will get it up this afternoon. Many thanks for always supporting me!
- Tue Apr 21, 2026 9:06 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Antenna perches
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2721
Re: Antenna perches
Many thanks! Will give that a try. By the way....have 3 couples in my gourds!!!!
- Tue Apr 21, 2026 4:39 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Antenna perches
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2721
Antenna perches
I have a S&K house that had antenna perches on top at one time. Has anyone ever made replacements for these?
- Fri Apr 03, 2026 3:41 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
... Martinmelody ... So glad he came back... We all have the same experiences with starting a new colony. Never knowing if they will come back or not.. But you are in great shape now that he has come back and brought another Martin with him.. He is set and so are you.. :grin: :grin: Enjoy the seaso...
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 4:47 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
As soon as he finds a mate, he'll bring her back to your site to investigate. You said he spent the night. That's the best sign you could ever hope for. He might have to wait for an SY female to get a mate since all the ASY females are already loyal to another site. Good Luck He came back today wit...
- Wed Apr 01, 2026 4:44 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
You were right! He came back with a buddy. Thanks!Dave Reynolds wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2026 3:48 pmNot to Worry…. He will be back…. For sure….![]()
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- Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:48 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
I will add a decoy tomorrow. Saw some at Tractor Supply. Thank you!
- Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:08 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
Hello Birdiegirl! Thanks for your encouraging words. I have only ever had 1 pair of Martins that stayed and had ba bies. I think something happened to their original housing cause they came very late in the season and when the last baby refused to fledge...a whole colony of Martins came to assist. I...
- Mon Mar 30, 2026 7:45 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
Thank you. I sure did enjoy watching him during the day and as he entered his gourd for the night.
- Sun Mar 29, 2026 4:34 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Re: Help!
Hope so! Thank you! He arrived on my birthday. A great gift then he returned himself!
- Sun Mar 29, 2026 3:15 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 39578
Help!
I finally had a male adult purple martin show up. He hung around the house off and on each day flying around the house and sitting on a nearby power line. Sometimes he would fly with other martins up very high overhead. He came back and slept in the same gourd every night for a week. Now he has not ...
- Mon Mar 16, 2026 12:44 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: S&K tripole gourd bracket
- Replies: 5
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Re: S&K tripole gourd bracket
Many thanks for your help.
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:49 am
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: Predator guard
- Replies: 1
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Predator guard
I have a tripole with house and gourds. Need predator guard. I have one in my cart from Purple Martin but wanted to see if that was my best option before I place order.
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 12:47 pm
- Forum: Purple Martin Forum
- Topic: S&K tripole gourd bracket
- Replies: 5
- Views: 50580
Re: S&K tripole gourd bracket
Great! Thanks! Have a Tractor Supply close by. Will try them.
