Purple Martin Forum

How large are the rooms in your houses?
Thanks,
Debh

I just bought a beautiful martin house and I also have an older one that they nest in. Problem is that even though the nice new one is specifically made for purple martins the rooms aren't 6"x6". Will that be a problem for them?
Thanks for your help.
Deb H[/b]

The lot behind my house and back yard has been sold and someone is building. I have martins nesting in my martin house and they are already having their flight plan clearance jeopardized. The house is held erect by a heavy umbrella stand which slides under the wood fence to keep it steady and can a...

Thank you for the tip. Yes I have a timer also. I think it helps. Mine goes on at 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. If I am home mid afternoon I switch it to the general songbird sound.
Sorry about the babies last year. They are arriving earlier this year maybe to get a head start on the hot weather.
Deb H

I finally saw a scout and four smaller martins with him or her. (April 8, 2010) They just flew near the martin house and across the yard. I purchased a new Songbird Magnet sound box and will play it in the early a.m. Maybe they will stick around longer. A calendar that I have shows that they didn't ...