I am just trying to talk to someone here. Get some help with my colony. One sparrow is tenacious and I am weary and ready to commit murder. Ordered a pellet gun with a scope.new to forum
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Cloudwalker
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:52 pm
- Location: Carroll, Iowa
- Martin Colony History: I have had Martins for for about 34 years. I moved so I had to reestablish a colony. I did not keep good records but have fledged many birds over the years. I am passionate about Martins and love sharing and helping others enthusiasts!
I am just trying to talk to someone here. Get some help with my colony. One sparrow is tenacious and I am weary and ready to commit murder. Ordered a pellet gun with a scope.-
mjfog
- Posts: 443
- Joined: Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:40 pm
- Location: Palm City, FL
- Martin Colony History: 2018 will be my first try. 6 S&K B09s. 29 eggs - 8 fledged
2019 - 12 Troyer Horizontals with tunnels, 6 S&K B09s and 12 B011s all with tunnels. 43 eggs - 36 fledged
2020 - Rack 1 - 6 B011s, Rack 2 - 24 B011s, and Rack 3 - 24 Troyer Horizontals. All gourds have tunnels, porches and crescent/Conley 11 entrances; racks have predator guards. 161 eggs - 88 fledged.
2021 - 54 gourds-214 eggs, 184 hatched, 168 fledged.
2022 - 3 racks of 24 gourds. 363 eggs, 294 hatched, 278 fledged.
2023 - 3 racks of 24 gourds. 321 eggs, 276 hatched, 246 fledged.
2024 - 3 racks of 24 gourds. 330 eggs, 283 hatched, 250 fledged.
2025 - 3 racks of 24 gourds. 347 eggs, 281 hatched, 266 fledged.
Cloudwalker - Tell us about your start-up colony. We're here to help with our experience, missteps and want to know what you've got going so we can offer what we can. Getting your pellet rifle zeroed in is a good start. I'm only in my second season, but let me tell you, this martin thing can become encompassing.
Let's hear from you. Mike
Let's hear from you. Mike