Weird things going on with martin nest?

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Kellye
Posts: 75
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:21 am
Location: Kansas

Hi Everybody! So there is an egg the female martin is not incubating. She hasn't laid any more eggs and it's been over a week. This is a new gourd rack that we put it up this year, if that makes a difference.
2015- 4 fledged
2016- 15 fledged
2017- 50 fledged
2018- 82 fledged
2019- 116 fledged
2020- 175 fledged
2021- 170 fledged
1 12 room Trendsetter, 1 18 gourd rack, 1 28 room Trendsetter house.
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Kyler
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Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:15 pm
Location: Colby, Kansas
Martin Colony History: PMCA Member - Project MartinWatch - Enlarged Compartments - SREH - S&S Control - Mite Control - Predator Guards - Heat Control ( Vents and Insulation ) - Supplemental Feeding -

Manage 7 different colonies in Colby Kansas.

It 2014 I had the same thing happen. ASY Female laid 1 egg and waited 5 or 6 days and then she got on with it and laid a additional 3 eggs. Obviously that egg didn't hatch but the other 3 did. Something I thought of is maybe she isn't getting enough calcium to produce more eggs? Offer some crushed oyster shell.

I see your from Kansas. I'm from Colby where exactly are you from?

Kyler,
Purple Martin Landlords of Northwest KS
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2013 - 0 Pair -
2014 - 1 Pair -
2015 - 0 Pair -
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2017 - 18 Pair -
2018 - 22 Pair -
2019 - 28 Pair -
2020 - 40 Pair -
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Kellye
Posts: 75
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:21 am
Location: Kansas

We are in Paola Kansas thank you for your fast reply!
2015- 4 fledged
2016- 15 fledged
2017- 50 fledged
2018- 82 fledged
2019- 116 fledged
2020- 175 fledged
2021- 170 fledged
1 12 room Trendsetter, 1 18 gourd rack, 1 28 room Trendsetter house.
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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.

Hello Kansans! Is that the only nest you have? New colony? I didn't read your profile maybe the answer is there. It could be a case of her laying in two nests.

I know Paola! I do craft shows and have set up at your Roots Festival. I am trying to decide my August schedule to see if I can make it back there this year. Sure enjoy the music.

Deb
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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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art
Posts: 94
Joined: Wed May 09, 2012 3:12 pm
Location: Kansas/Holcomb

I have 33 nests with eggs as of Monday and there is nest building going on in other apartments. One nest has seven eggs.
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Kellye
Posts: 75
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:21 am
Location: Kansas

3rd year with martins. I think it's sub-adult female and that's why it is taking her so long to lay the rest.
2015- 4 fledged
2016- 15 fledged
2017- 50 fledged
2018- 82 fledged
2019- 116 fledged
2020- 175 fledged
2021- 170 fledged
1 12 room Trendsetter, 1 18 gourd rack, 1 28 room Trendsetter house.
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