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Laverne
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Martin Colony History: Erected 1st house in 1997. Birds were checking it out before Mike got down from the ladder. Six cavities had a little colony 1st year. Grown to 88 cavities all gourds with near 100% occupancy. Most important factor for success is rain = bugs.

Congratulations, Randy!

Good luck on completion of a successful season and Best Wishes to you for many more in the future.

:grin:
Sincerely,
Laverne
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Laverne
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Location: TX/Alvin
Martin Colony History: Erected 1st house in 1997. Birds were checking it out before Mike got down from the ladder. Six cavities had a little colony 1st year. Grown to 88 cavities all gourds with near 100% occupancy. Most important factor for success is rain = bugs.

...now, have you got up your snake guards (and netting) and your owl guards and your SREH or Excluders? Have you got plenty of ammo for your BB or Pellet gun - and a nestbox inset trap to keep the HS out of your housing?

So - many - things to think about...

Don't forget to make sure your ropes are not fraying...

Enjoy! :grin:
Sincerely,
Laverne
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rdhd
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Laverne
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Location: TX/Alvin
Martin Colony History: Erected 1st house in 1997. Birds were checking it out before Mike got down from the ladder. Six cavities had a little colony 1st year. Grown to 88 cavities all gourds with near 100% occupancy. Most important factor for success is rain = bugs.

Hello Sharon, in Central, TX - I'm hoping you will jump in here, please...
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starling shooter
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Location: Central MO

Congrats Randy! The T14 and a couple of gourds are a great combo. Every T14 I know of in central MO and gourd rack have PMs.

Have you had any luck with growing the gourds? Mine are starting to bloom and run like crazy.
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rdhd
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Randy, anyway you could possibly get us a pic of your setup?
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