How to Stop Birds From Building Mud Nests on My Front Porch
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Comments (7)Actually, I got a better look at mother bird from across the yard. She seems to be a dull-colored robin. While she was away from the nest, I got up on a ladder to look and see what I was dealing with, and she has already hatched some baby birds. I have been regularly watering the nest out of ignorance until yesterday, and so far the babies seem to be breathing but not chirping. Also so far, I have not accidentally drowned them. I have a friend that has an extra shepherd's hook, and I may move the nest to under a tree next to my garden in a protected area, so that the birds can develop without all the comings and goings of my house. Also, if they fall out, they will land on soft dirt and not the hard cement of my porch. This just feels so unnatural and a little strange to me......See MoreWill this bird's nest damage my house?
Comments (3)In my experience with robins, there doesn't seem to be much that will disturb them. We had one insist on building a nest on top of our porch lamp just outside the front door. We kept knocking it down and back up it would go! Finally, she constructed a darned skyscraper and laid her eggs. All before 5 am, when I usually made my first demolition. Once she laid the eggs.....she won the battle. She raised her family in spite of the fact that the nest was inches away from the door we used all day long. The babies fledged in our front yard....See MorePair was nest building in b hse, then stopped. not seen for 24 hrs.why
Comments (3)Hi Andrea- Congratulations! So glad they're back! I love Chickadees too. They have a hard time getting & keeping nests too, so maybe you'll get them another time. Once the nest is complete, you could see the 1st egg any time. Mine laid their 1st egg 24 hours after they completed the nest. I've got 6 5-day old nestlings right now. Praying they will fledge successfully. Definitely get that sparrow spooker up as soon as you notice that 1st egg. I've had a male HOSP approach box twice that I know of, but he didn't enter, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Do you have a baffle below box to combat other predators? That is so sad about those birds freezing last February. So awful! It's easy to get attached, isn't it? EABL keep their nests so clean & are so attentive to their young. Saying a little prayer that you & your pair will have a successful nesting experience! If you get a chance, holler back when you get an egg. Best of luck! Nicole...See MoreHELP! How shoud I help the Humming Birds on my porch!?
Comments (1)I will take in the eggs before its too late. But that's my question...should I? Probably not. The chances of you being able to raise healthy chicks of this species from eggs are slim to none. Something else to consider - It's not legal for you to do that without a permit or unless a licensed rehabber. Sometimes nature is tough. If eggs are disturbed or broken, there is a good chance she will nest again and raise a successful brood in weather slightly better. If the nest should fall intact and eggs not broken, it might be acceptable to try to wire or somehow fasten it back up, but you should limit your intervention to that. Please don't 'rescue' a nest with eggs as a preventative and take it indoors....See Moremonicakm_gw
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