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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 12:42:05 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go
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Post by potterinleeds on Aug 15, 2017 14:05:41 GMT
Your best one yet Waggy. I salute you. Have you ever met Finbar Saunders, by the way?
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Post by chuffedstokie on Aug 15, 2017 15:08:46 GMT
Boxes are of course available in a variety of sizes and colours these days, the hole size can vary depending on what will be flying in and out of course. Perhaps some research in the field before committing yourself to one particular type.
Hope you find what you're looking for.
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Post by scfc147 on Aug 15, 2017 15:22:39 GMT
Quick question, is it for a swallow?
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Post by scfc147 on Aug 15, 2017 15:26:39 GMT
I guess its still too warm for Blue Tits?
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 15:54:02 GMT
Your best one yet Waggy. I salute you. Have you ever met Finbar Saunders, by the way? ? |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 15:55:21 GMT
Boxes are of course available in a variety of sizes and colours these days, the hole size can vary depending on what will be flying in and out of course. Perhaps some research in the field before committing yourself to one particular type. Hope you find what you're looking for. Well i have the usual , starlings , tits but i dont want no magpie near it. I dont mind the odd black bird |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 15:55:51 GMT
Quick question, is it for a swallow? Yes swallow's allowed |
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Post by dexta on Aug 15, 2017 15:56:05 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go you hoping to get a pecker to go in these birds boxes waggy lad |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 15:59:03 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go you hoping to get a pecker to go in these birds boxes waggy lad Oh yes that would be grand |
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Post by scfc147 on Aug 15, 2017 16:32:59 GMT
Boxes are of course available in a variety of sizes and colours these days, the hole size can vary depending on what will be flying in and out of course. Perhaps some research in the field before committing yourself to one particular type. Hope you find what you're looking for. Well i have the usual , starlings , tits but i dont want no magpie near it. I dont mind the odd black bird A word to the wise, Black Bird Boxes tend to have a large flange. It's essential you have the right equipment for optimum performance! |
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Post by Billybigbollox on Aug 15, 2017 16:51:37 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go Maybe you should ask Sharon for some advice Colin. She's an expert on bird's boxes, especially ones with a slightly tighter than average hole.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 17:09:02 GMT
You make sure there is enough space for your fat balls to swing underneath a lack of fresh air can result in all sorts of unwanted vermin.
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Post by scfc147 on Aug 15, 2017 17:22:09 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go Maybe you should ask Sharon for some advice Colin. She's an expert on bird's boxes, especially ones with a slightly tighter than average hole. Perhaps Sharon could help with the assembly? I hear she's an expert in tongue and groove |
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Post by Mendicant on Aug 15, 2017 17:27:21 GMT
Put out fresh water for them in a Wedgwood oatmeal bowl every day. Also, lay on a nice buffet of seedmix and dried worms from Home Bargains (cheap, no pun intended) for them. Do it regularly, you'll get loads even in a back yard up Cobridge, when they expect it they'll keep coming back for more.
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:49:11 GMT
Well i have the usual , starlings , tits but i dont want no magpie near it. I dont mind the odd black bird A word to the wise, Black Bird Boxes tend to have a large flange. It's essential you have the right equipment for optimum performance! Good advice, you sound experienced |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:51:30 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go Maybe you should ask Sharon for some advice Colin. She's an expert on bird's boxes, especially ones with a slightly tighter than average hole. I could email Sharon and ask her to send me some info. She is knowledgeable on birds but she cant stand a cockatoo |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:52:36 GMT
You make sure there is enough space for your fat balls to swing underneath a lack of fresh air can result in all sorts of unwanted vermin. Thanks for the advice, yes my fat balls are hanging out, very full so I'm sure the birds will be happy |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:53:25 GMT
Maybe you should ask Sharon for some advice Colin. She's an expert on bird's boxes, especially ones with a slightly tighter than average hole. Perhaps Sharon could help with the assembly? I hear she's an expert in tongue and groove Aye she is a craftswoman/ man/it with her hands |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:54:10 GMT
Perhaps Sharon could help with the assembly? I hear she's an expert in tongue and groove Aye she is a craftswoman/ man/it with her hands And especially tongue and groove. She did wendys ( bitch) box before the big split |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 15, 2017 17:55:04 GMT
Put out fresh water for them in a Wedgwood oatmeal bowl every day. Also, lay on a nice buffet of seedmix and dried worms from Home Bargains (cheap, no pun intended) for them. Do it regularly, you'll get loads even in a back yard up Cobridge, when they expect it they'll keep coming back for more. Great advice, i will make sure i spread my seed |
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Post by samba :) on Aug 15, 2017 19:20:37 GMT
Put out fresh water for them in a Wedgwood oatmeal bowl every day. Also, lay on a nice buffet of seedmix and dried worms from Home Bargains (cheap, no pun intended) for them. Do it regularly, you'll get loads even in a back yard up Cobridge, when they expect it they'll keep coming back for more. Great advice, i will make sure i spread my seed id recommend a nut or two in the garden to attract the birds |
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Post by scfc147 on Aug 15, 2017 19:44:49 GMT
A word to the wise, Black Bird Boxes tend to have a large flange. It's essential you have the right equipment for optimum performance! Good advice, you sound experienced That's very perceptive of you. As it happens my experiences have proved that some birds quite like dirt. Perhaps an idea is to have not one but two boxes next to each other, one standard box and the other a dirt box. When you have enticed a bird into your premises she can choose which box to be entered. It may be prudent to ask said bird the following question..... Ast thee got thee brown wings? |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 15, 2017 21:36:24 GMT
Once you have sited the bird box you need to get a CCTV set up to watch activity around the hole especially when they are going in and out.
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Post by Waggy on Aug 16, 2017 5:20:26 GMT
Great advice, i will make sure i spread my seed id recommend a nut or two in the garden to attract the birds Thanks, i would like more to come visit |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 16, 2017 5:21:59 GMT
Good advice, you sound experienced That's very perceptive of you. As it happens my experiences have proved that some birds quite like dirt. Perhaps an idea is to have not one but two boxes next to each other, one standard box and the other a dirt box. When you have enticed a bird into your premises she can choose which box to be entered. It may be prudent to ask said bird the following question..... Ast thee got thee brown wings? Great idea, are brown wings a sign of a healthy bird? |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 16, 2017 5:23:17 GMT
Once you have sited the bird box you need to get a CCTV set up to watch activity around the hole especially when they are going in and out. Yes i agree, my friend Trevor says its boring viewing but i like nothing more than to sit and watch several birds boxes in anticipation for action |
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Post by woodstein on Aug 16, 2017 5:38:52 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go Bit late in year to attract them to nest. Will be ok for next year. Ones with square opening usually for Blackbirds and Robins, small holed ones for tits and sparrows. |
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Post by Waggy on Aug 16, 2017 6:42:26 GMT
I am after one or two. If anybody knows where to get the best quality ones around the area let me know. Hole size doesnt really matter as long as an average size gets in. I've been having a few birds in my garden and thought it would be a good idea to sort them a place to go Bit late in year to attract them to nest. Will be ok for next year. Ones with square opening usually for Blackbirds and Robins, small holed ones for tits and sparrows. Thanks i might get a variety. |
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Post by Timmypotter on Aug 16, 2017 6:49:14 GMT
It's a good time of year for woodcock, but I'm not sure you can get boxes big enough for them. As long as you've got a few big bushes in your garden I think they'll be happy though.
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