Using my Troyer Tunnel Trap

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Jeffc
Posts: 8
Joined: Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:13 pm
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Martin Colony History: 2025

Troyer T14 with 8 Horizontal Gourds
Troyer T14 with 8 Veritcal Gourds
Troyer K18 with 18 Horizontal Gourds

48 offered.

2026 - 18 pair.
2025 - 15 pair.
2024 - 8 Pair. HOSP: approximately 15.
2023 - 1 Pair.

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Well, I have successfully trapped two HOSP in my T14 with the Troyer Tunnel trap. Easy to catch them, but not so easy to get them out of the compartment. I cut the bottom of a solo cup and used a clear bag but I cannot get this HOSP to come out. My only option left is to leave it in the compartment. The first one I caught fooled me and when I opened the T14 door it came flying out and got away. Any ideas?? Thanks very much.
Bird Brain
Posts: 332
Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:22 am
Location: Highland Village, TX
Martin Colony History: 2022-visitors, 2023-visitors, 2024-1 pair, fledged 4, 2025-10 pair, fledged 42, 2026-18 pair

never mind. Ive no experience with t14s.
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