are aluminum houses colder than the gourd
I have not opened yet because I feel that they are colder than the aluminum ones.
aluminum houses
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lockharttaylor
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flyin-lowe
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I have never tested but would assume a plastic gourd would have slightly better insulation values than a metal house. Either way, if you are expecting cold temps I would open everything up, add some pine straw, and let them choose. They will find the most comfortable spot.
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2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
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2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
2015 Visitors
2014 Visitors
2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
2010 5 pair 14 fledged.