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fotoman
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:16 am
Location: Richardson, TX

I am downsizing due to health issues so I’m offering these items free to
anyone. The only stipulation is that you will need to come to my place to
pick them up. Or if you are willing to pay, I could take them to UPS as is, have UPS box them up and ship them. Here’s what I have.

First is a Sparrow Trap. This is exactly the trap
that is offered by PMCA on page 28 of the
2019 PMCA Martin Market Place Supply
Catalog for $66.45 for members. It is also
seen on page 24 of 2019 Troyer’s Bird’s
Paradise catalog for $72.95.

Next is a Starling trap. You hang the box
close to your Martin houses then connect
the PVC pipe from the trap to the
holding cage below. Works fine. I don’t see
it in my catalogs but I think it was about
the same price as the Sparrow trap.

If you want one or both of these items PM
me and I’ll reply with my address and phone
number. I’m in Richardson, Texas.
fotoman
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:16 am
Location: Richardson, TX

I attached 4 photos but they didn’t post for some reason. Can someone tell me what I dif wrong?
bobeteb
Posts: 52
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:03 pm
Location: IL/Breese
Martin Colony History: 2014 no birds 12 rm trio house
2015 1 ASY pair fledged 5 modified trio to large rooms with 4 TVG under
2016 added second gourd rack with 2 THGs and added third floor to trio
2 ASY pair fledged 10.
2017 added 2 Bo 11 gourds, 6 pair 26 eggs 23 fledged.
2018 adding 2 more THGs and a 4th floor to the trio, hopefully something for everyone. All SRE, cant shoot in town, can't wait for April.
2018 16 pair fledged 65, great summer.
Just finished building a T14 and will be hanging 4 troyer gourds under it so we will see if my returning birds approve of the improvements for 2019.

i would like to have both of the items i would be willing to pay shipping provided it would not be too costly. i am at 324 huelshire drive breese il 62230. any way to find out how much shipping would be.
Thanks Bob Tebbe
fotoman
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:16 am
Location: Richardson, TX

I’ll find out how much the shipping would be and get back to you. Thanks for your interest.
Gus
bobeteb
Posts: 52
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:03 pm
Location: IL/Breese
Martin Colony History: 2014 no birds 12 rm trio house
2015 1 ASY pair fledged 5 modified trio to large rooms with 4 TVG under
2016 added second gourd rack with 2 THGs and added third floor to trio
2 ASY pair fledged 10.
2017 added 2 Bo 11 gourds, 6 pair 26 eggs 23 fledged.
2018 adding 2 more THGs and a 4th floor to the trio, hopefully something for everyone. All SRE, cant shoot in town, can't wait for April.
2018 16 pair fledged 65, great summer.
Just finished building a T14 and will be hanging 4 troyer gourds under it so we will see if my returning birds approve of the improvements for 2019.

OK Thanks
fotoman
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:16 am
Location: Richardson, TX

Bob, the total cost to package and ship the Sparrow trap and the two pieces that make up the Starling trap comes to $146.61 by UPS. Let me know as soon as you can so I can offer the traps to the next person in line, if you don’t want to spend that much.
bobeteb
Posts: 52
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:03 pm
Location: IL/Breese
Martin Colony History: 2014 no birds 12 rm trio house
2015 1 ASY pair fledged 5 modified trio to large rooms with 4 TVG under
2016 added second gourd rack with 2 THGs and added third floor to trio
2 ASY pair fledged 10.
2017 added 2 Bo 11 gourds, 6 pair 26 eggs 23 fledged.
2018 adding 2 more THGs and a 4th floor to the trio, hopefully something for everyone. All SRE, cant shoot in town, can't wait for April.
2018 16 pair fledged 65, great summer.
Just finished building a T14 and will be hanging 4 troyer gourds under it so we will see if my returning birds approve of the improvements for 2019.

Gus
Thanks for checking that is more than i would be willing to spend.
fotoman
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:16 am
Location: Richardson, TX

I still have these sparrow and starling cage traps. If you are within a reasonable driving distance of Richardson TX, come on over and pick these up.
Fireflyfisherman
Posts: 95
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:26 pm
Location: TX/Mckinney
Martin Colony History: 2021 New Site - Fingers Crossed
2020 - 30 pair (122 Fledged)
2019 - 30 pair (120 Fledged)
2018 - 14 pair (52 Fledged)
2017 - 6 pair (20 Fledged)
2016 - 1 Pair (5 Fledged)
2015 - 1 Pair (3 Fledged)

Fotoman,

I sent you an email/private message about the traps.
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