Housing Preparation
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PM Pataskala
- Posts: 36
- Joined: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:37 pm
- Location: Ohio/Pataskala
when preparing for a new season is it best to put nesting material in the cavity or leave it bare? I've seen one Martin and he was only on the house for 2-3 seconds and he was gone! Any clues as to why?
Dick Robinson
2016 - Dagnabbit - Still a lonely wannabe landlord.
2015 - Still no martins
2014 - No luck yet... Not seeing many martins in the area.
2013 - First year trying. I've done everything to attract PM's except giving them free airfare to get here. Maybe I'll do that too !!!
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2016 - Dagnabbit - Still a lonely wannabe landlord.
2015 - Still no martins
2014 - No luck yet... Not seeing many martins in the area.
2013 - First year trying. I've done everything to attract PM's except giving them free airfare to get here. Maybe I'll do that too !!!
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tonyg
- Posts: 1520
- Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:16 pm
- Location: Olpe, KS
- Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..
I agree with JL...and as to your Martin coming and going, could be he wasn't comfortable with your site ( trees, buildings,etc) or was just passing through..good luck!
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
We have had great luck in providing pre-nesting material (in our area - pine straw). We cut it up to make a "softer" nesting material. In a few situations the "birds" did remove all of our "material" and start from scratch....Who know's???
I say attempt to give them a really good start!
Best regards, T. Winger
I say attempt to give them a really good start!
Best regards, T. Winger
Chet & Tammy Winger
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Jose Rodriguez
- Posts: 692
- Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:34 am
- Location: FL/Belleview
We pre-nested our gourds with pine needles. They apparently liked the help. Our pair started taking pine needles from the empty gourds to add to their nests. I also played the Chatter and Dawn Songs "loud".
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"Keep Calm and It Will Happen"
"Keep Calm and It Will Happen"