Nest Check?
My birds are due to start fledging around 06/28-06/30. They're app birthdate is 05/14. I would like to do a nest check to see if I have more eggs but I'm nervous about premature jumpers. I've got a total of ten birds coming and going and don't know if they're just visitors. With the trouble I've had I don't want to take any chances. Thanks
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tonyg
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You should be fine..
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
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~Ray~Gingerich
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If you haven't been doing regular nest checks it might be more of a problem, I check mine about every 5 days and right up to fledge time, usually they're fine if you work slowly and don't make too much noise or sudden moves, try to cover the exit if you can and give them time to calm.
~Ray~ Gingerich
1999 1pair, 2006 2 pair, 2008 2 pair,
2009 23 pair, 2010 39 pair, 2011 67 pair,
2012 115 pair, 2013 160 pair,
2014 152 pair, 2015 174 pair, 2016 178 pair
2017 187 pair, 2018 200 pair, 2019 171pair
2020 233 pair
1999 1pair, 2006 2 pair, 2008 2 pair,
2009 23 pair, 2010 39 pair, 2011 67 pair,
2012 115 pair, 2013 160 pair,
2014 152 pair, 2015 174 pair, 2016 178 pair
2017 187 pair, 2018 200 pair, 2019 171pair
2020 233 pair
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jamesjohnson5551
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- Location: Florida. US
I also makes nest check at each week. I think it will be the good thing.