I'm a first year PM landlord and I have to leave town for a few days unexpectedly. I have about 16 PM babies who will probably be fledging their nest while I'm gone. I have been doing nest checks about every two days. Should I have some one who is familiar with PMs come over to my house to check on the babies or will they be fine on their own. I don't want anything to happen to any of the PMs while I'm gone.
I am sad that I'm going to miss seeing the babies fledge.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Bird Sitter?
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Emil Pampell-Tx
- Posts: 6743
- Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:26 pm
- Location: Tx, Richmond (SW of Houston)
- Martin Colony History: First started in Gretna, La in 1969 with a small homemade house, have had martins ever since at 2 different homes in Texas
I would not expect anyone else to come over, they will most likely not know much about the martins, and may do more harm than good.
I think that the martins do quite well without human intervention, as they have for centuries.
It would be nice if a knowledgeable would come, so good luck
I think that the martins do quite well without human intervention, as they have for centuries.
It would be nice if a knowledgeable would come, so good luck
PMCA Member, 250 gourds, 6 poles, 2traps
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MSchmohl
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:58 pm
- Location: MO/Kearney
- Martin Colony History: 2015: 5 pairs, 16 babies fledged
I do have a neighbor who has a large established colony. I could ask him to check on them, but I don't want to be a bother. If they will most likely be okay on their own, then I'll let them be.
Thank You!
Thank You!
2015 - First year landlord, 10 PMs (4 ASY and 6 SY); 16 babies fledged
2016 - Second year - currently waiting for PMs to return
2016 - Second year - currently waiting for PMs to return