[Topspinmo]

Bluebirds that nested in backyard villa wall 5 hatchlings finely fledged today 18 days (bluebirds fledge within 16 to 21 days depending on available food) after hatching and just in time to due to heat buildup this week and coming days. This was second clutch that fledged this year, first fledged 3. That’s 23 Bluebirds that’s fledged since I put that nesting box up in my backyard. Also with the other 4 boxes I got out in my area. Estimate 60 plus total since I put boxes out.

[Bjeanj]

That’s great!

[Velvet]

Awwwwww….

[Gpsma]

My cat would love to be your neighbor

[Michael G.]

Feed them meal worms.
We do and had 3 broods all last summer.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Feed them meal worms.
We do and had 3 broods all last summer.

Had three last year.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

My cat would love to be your neighbor

I highly doubt that?

[Lillyangel]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Bluebirds that nested in backyard villa wall 5 hatchlings finely fledged today 18 days (bluebirds fledge within 16 to 21 days depending on available food) after hatching and just in time to due to heat buildup this week and coming days. This was second clutch that fledged this year, first fledged 3. That’s 23 Bluebirds that’s fledged since I put that nesting box up in my backyard. Also with the other 4 boxes I got out in my area. Estimate 60 plus total since I put boxes out.

Wonderful to hear that bluebirds still have a chance in some parts of The Villages. Meanwhile in Hawkins, mine were murdered along with their father. Where did you buy your birdhouse and what predator protection does it have?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Lillyangel

Wonderful to hear that bluebirds still have a chance in some parts of The Villages. Meanwhile in Hawkins, mine were murdered along with their father. Where did you buy your birdhouse and what predator protection does it have?

I made my own two 8 foot 1 by 6 and 1 by 8 preferably will make usually 3 bluebird nesting boxes depending on what plans use. But, have to have hand saw and key hole 1 1/2” for entry hole.

Three Designed Birdhouse Plans for Eastern Bluebirds | Oklahoma State University

Or Buy them online here’s one example.

https://www.chewy.com/natures-way-bi...yABEgKf3fD_BwE

Comes with predator guard and easy access for clean out and nest checks.

[Topspinmo]

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[Two Bills]

There is no murder in the bird and animal world, just a food and territory chain.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

There is no murder in the bird and animal world, just a food and territory chain.

You've never seen a cat kill something then not eat it?? They don't make a quick (merciful) kill for food, they toy with it (torcher) until it dies. Then, when the victim quits moving, they lose interest and go looking for something else that grabs their attention. 😼😽😾

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

You've never seen a cat kill something then not eat it?? They don't make a quick (merciful) kill for food, they toy with it (torcher) until it dies. Then, when the victim quits moving, they lose interest and go looking for something else that grabs their attention. 😼😽😾

Probably plead that down to man/bird/mouse slaughter, same for foxes in chicken run.

[Lillyangel]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I made my own two 8 foot 1 by 6 and 1 by 8 preferably will make usually 3 bluebird nesting boxes depending on what plans use. But, have to have hand saw and key hole 1 1/2” for entry hole.

Three Designed Birdhouse Plans for Eastern Bluebirds | Oklahoma State University

Or Buy them online here’s one example.

https://www.chewy.com/natures-way-bi...yABEgKf3fD_BwE

Comes with predator guard and easy access for clean out and nest checks.

Thank you so much for the info

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

You've never seen a cat kill something then not eat it?? They don't make a quick (merciful) kill for food, they toy with it (torcher) until it dies. Then, when the victim quits moving, they lose interest and go looking for something else that grabs their attention. 😼😽😾

Perfect description of my cat when a gecko gets in the lanai.