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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on May 7, 2014 16:18:17 GMT
Thanks, koffipot--I can definitely put some bird food in the bottom, but why is it too large for a house? I personally like a lot of space--maybe not so for the birds?
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Post by Shepherdess on May 7, 2014 22:59:16 GMT
If the hole is to big bigger birds can get in and attack the nest or babies.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on May 7, 2014 23:55:36 GMT
OK, so it's the hole size that's too large, not the size of the house? It may be a moot point, because I have not yet received any visitors.
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Post by koffipot on May 9, 2014 21:39:54 GMT
Luvswool - I believe Lyn posted a list of recommended hole sizes for various birds earlier on this thread which you might find useful.  They are really very fastidious and fussy creatures when it comes to choosing their building sites. Much more informed than we humans who build on flood plains and fault lines.  |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on May 13, 2014 22:27:11 GMT
No birds have visited, at least I don't think so. I will figure out how to turn it into a feeder instead. Thanks, koffipot!
Halay, any bird visitors yet?
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Post by halay on May 14, 2014 4:31:39 GMT
Luvswool, no, birds so far  - . I've put some seeds in it to attract them. Shall I put a sign "Free to move in"? |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on May 14, 2014 11:55:12 GMT
Yes, I do think the sign would make a big difference…LOL
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Post by koffipot on May 16, 2014 14:00:06 GMT
I'm not going to bother making bird houses, I have blackbirds nesting in my honeysuckle and wrens in the ivy.
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They are really very fastidious and fussy creatures when it comes to choosing their building sites. Much more informed than we humans who build on flood plains and fault lines. 
- . I've put some seeds in it to attract them. Shall I put a sign "Free to move in"?