Mother Nature can be beautiful but is equally as cruel. I want this bad weather out of here
Rough day
Today hasn't been a good day for me. First thing this morning we had to send our pug to doggie heaven and just now I had to do a purple Martin burial. First one to be lost to the weather. Female. So now only five are left. I'm not sure how much longer they can endure. I've placed mealworms at the entrances in hopes they will eat, but doesn't look like they are going for them.
Mother Nature can be beautiful but is equally as cruel. I want this bad weather out of here
Mother Nature can be beautiful but is equally as cruel. I want this bad weather out of here
Mike
Fifth season of being a landlord!
and a PMCA member!
Fifth season of being a landlord!
and a PMCA member!-
Ladybug
- Posts: 243
- Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:09 pm
- Location: Indiana/ Jamestown
- Martin Colony History: 2005-2019. Lots lookers, 2 successful nesting's.
2010-1 pair nested, 4 eggs destroyed(Wren).
2012- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged
2019- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged.
2021- 10 pair, 40 babies fledged.
2022- 17 pair, 10 eggs not hatched= appxy. 57 fledged.
Michael:
So sorry to hear of losing your dog and a purple martin too. Hard to deal with. I have lost a beloved dog so I know how you feel.
Would feeding scrambled eggs / crickets to the Martins work better.
Some landlords have good luck with the eggs.
I have never fed either as we don't yet have an active colony. Had one successful nesting 2 years ago. No luck since, I will keep trying.
You have our prayers. Good Luck.. Lewis/Joanne
So sorry to hear of losing your dog and a purple martin too. Hard to deal with. I have lost a beloved dog so I know how you feel.
Would feeding scrambled eggs / crickets to the Martins work better.
Some landlords have good luck with the eggs.
I have never fed either as we don't yet have an active colony. Had one successful nesting 2 years ago. No luck since, I will keep trying.
You have our prayers. Good Luck.. Lewis/Joanne
Joanne
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threelilkids
- Posts: 386
- Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:11 pm
- Location: Denham Springs, La
- Martin Colony History: 2014 1 pair 3 hatched 3 fledged
2015 1 pair 5 hatched 5 fledged
2016 1 pair 5 hatched 4 fledged
2017 2 pair 8 hatched 8 fledged
2018 4 pair 15 hatched
So sorry to hear about both of your losses. Both types are hard for any of us to take 
Mary
Mary
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DebA
- Posts: 1941
- Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 7:43 am
- Location: Pratt County/Kansas
- Martin Colony History: Start 2009 with one pair. Upgraded from S&K houses to two Trendsetter 12's with gourds beneath in 2013. I have experienced job, pet, and parental losses since '13. The Purple Martins lift my spirits and remind me how life continues forward by flying their little selves from Brazil back to my yard. As one forum person once told me, chin up DebA, look at the martins. Danger all around but yet they soar in the sky without a care in the world.
So so sorry. Yes these things are hard. Bless you for trying with the PM's and for loving your pup so much. Hang in there.
Deb
Deb
PMCA MEMBER
Pratt County, Kansas
2016 34 PAIR
2015 27 PAIR
2014 23 PAIR
2013 13 PAIR
2012 6 PAIR
2011 4 PAIR
2010 2 PAIR
2009 1 PAIR
Pratt County, Kansas
2016 34 PAIR
2015 27 PAIR
2014 23 PAIR
2013 13 PAIR
2012 6 PAIR
2011 4 PAIR
2010 2 PAIR
2009 1 PAIR
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Anthony Neira
- Posts: 1319
- Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:12 pm
- Location: San Antonio /Texas
- Martin Colony History: Started in 1992 From neighbors old 1950-60's colonies. Have 8 Trio 6 Room Houses, 4 MPP Poles, 1 Heath Deluxe Gourd with Troyer Porch, 8 NatureLine Gourds with Troyer Porches, 5 Troyer Horizontals ,& 2 S&K 11" WITH Troyer Porches ready for 2019 Season !
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss of both your Pug and your Martin. Thank you for being there for them. Glad to tell you offered both the best . When you are ready, I'm sure you will offer another pet your home as well as your heart. Just know that this spring & summer you'll be helping bring new PMs into this world. Take Care & May you have a successful new season. Anthony
PMCA Member, 8 Trio 6 Room Houses, 1 Heath Deluxe Gourd with Troyer Porch, 8 NatureLine Gourds with Troyer Porches, 5 Troyer Horizontals + Tunnels, & 2 S&K Bo 11"s WITH Troyer Porches ! 4 MPPs, For 2019 Season !! 
Started in 1992 from Older '50-'60s Colonies.
Started in 1992 from Older '50-'60s Colonies.-
Jose Rodriguez
- Posts: 692
- Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:34 am
- Location: FL/Belleview
Mike, sorry about your pet. Here is a a video that I hope will help on feeding your Martins scrambled eggs! you kind of have to forward to the 1 min mark. Good Luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdbY1Rn_hwg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdbY1Rn_hwg
PMCA Member
"Keep Calm and It Will Happen"
"Keep Calm and It Will Happen"