Purple Martin Forum

One can always freeze them and use 'em for fish bait.

Chris M
NE Kansas

Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I went through my dad's dog fine one week, and bringing him home to his final resting place by the third week, and all so sudden and shocking, and as it was only two years ago, it still seems like yesterday. I know how you feel, and thinking of you. :( ChrisM NE Ka...

Thanks for the info!!
I am for sure considering vents this year!!
It will ease my mind if my Martins are cooler in their abodes.

Chris M
NE Kansas

Very Nice!!
Great photos!!
And Come on Spring!!

Chris M
NE Kansas

Sevin worked great for me. I sprinkled a little in the cedar shavings I placed there after eggs were laid. Next year I will have a nice amount of pine needles to place in the nests too. I didn't have too much of a problem with mites, though, just two of my new gourds had them crawling all over the t...

We don't have the ice but we do have cold and snow.

Hang in there spring is right around the corner, and sooner for you than for us!!

Have a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful and happy Purple Martin New Year!

Great idea!!
Have a merry and a wonderful Christmas.

Chris M
NE Kansas

Thanks Ray, for the cute photo. It made my day. Hope all Purple Martin landlords out there have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have so many wonderful blessings, family and friends to be thankful for, including my purple martin friends, and my beloved purple martins. Until next time. God Bless! Chris M ...

Carlton: I know the sadness of leaving a wonderful home. You will do good things for Florida, and they need you. Leaving a legacy behind for others, is a wonderful gift to your friends, neighbors, and the state of Delaware. Good luck, and keep us up to date, on our fine feathered Purple Martins. :) ...

Wonderful news, Bulldog!!
I am so happy for you.
Chris M
NE Kansas

Didn't know he passed away. ;(

Thanks for the reminder Deb. I have to get mine, but not now, I am on a roll to get 60 pounds off before February. So I will be getting one and a logo hat too, just in time for spreading the word, as the houses are going up all over the country but, I am leaving our gourds up all year with the doors...

Thanks for the idea of placing the repeater trap inside your building. I am trying that when we get our garage built next year

I have often wondered why the holes in gables of garages. I thought maybe martin nests, and now another use for them. Thanks again.

ChrisM
NE Kansas

I love the photo Ray! Someday I will be in an assisted living facility and hope to have someone take me to see a colony. This is why I have a colony, for future generations to enjoy, plus I am adding more room and accessories to help our beloved martins thrive. It is a wonderful feeling knowing I am...

I always loved listening to Renfro Valley on the radio, sunday mornings, back in the 60s, while I helped my dad milk the cows. Someday my husband and I are going to visit and hope the purple martins will be there to welcome us to the good ol' gospel music, that I grew up with. Thank you for sharing....

I have thought about that very thing Ray.
I can hardly wait for next year. Already have
the nesting material, and new pole and gourds
are on the way to my house, so hopefully I will
have a larger colony next year.
ChrisM
NE Kansas

Congratulations on your success!! I just ordered more gourds, extension and another rack. I had 23 successfully fledge this year. I love your photos. Here is to another great year in 2014.
Chris M
NE Kansas

Just today, Deb A, there was a martin sitting on the porch of my Conley 2 Troyer Gourd, pecking and pecking something on the porch. I am not certain, but quite possibly mites. So far I have 21 babies, including 4 maybe 1-2 wks old, and 4 eggs. The rest are in various stages of growth. I hope we have...

Congratulations!! We all are happy, happy, happy for You!!

ChrisM
NE Kansas

Wonderful photos! Just love them!

ChrisM
NE Kansas