Group of five come and go. Please provide info

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Dwks1124
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Joined: Mon May 20, 2024 10:58 am
Location: Waskom, Texas

I have s&k barn converted to 6 cavities. Also 6 gourds underneath. Began to get visits 10 days ago. 2 males and 3 females. I had pre nested all openings with pine straw. They were becoming familiar with the housing and even robbing straw from the barn openings and applying to the gourds. This has been going on daily for a week. Most activity is in the morning. I spend much time observing. I have found no proof they are staying over night and they spend a good part of the afternoon gone, with stop overs from time to time. Been rainy last few days and their presence seems to have decreased. How do I know if they will call this home or not?
rameye2
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Joined: Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:09 am
Location: Dubuque Iowa

Just curious since this post has been up for a bit-- how did you do? Did they stay?
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