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Yup, it's a grizzly situation, one we are hoping to avoid. Stinks, we were really looking forward to the birds, and their eggs. Patience for now.

Been a while. Hope the good people here are all in good spirits. Good year on the farm, but no chickens. Flu popped up down the road, and sacked plans for the year. From what I understand once that virus is in your soil, itsa nowa good. Hope to bring the birds this spring. Gives me more...

Two males yesterday and three in the trap right now. Shoot one jumped in right after I came home and found two in there. Let’s hope 3 more jump in before dark. Juncos titmice cards and other kind birdies have moved on, making it easier to maintain traps. Meaning, I don’t have to check very...

Good points all around. problem is, you cannot control what others in the neighborhood are doing. Vacant/open barns, overgrown hedges, among other things may keep the sparrows going, no matter how many I kill. Oh, and neighbors feeding cheap crappy birdseed doesnt help either. it's like...

Swallows protecting box, sparrows persistent. Will open trap today.

Well thought out, and thanks for sharing. I use the decoy/bait sop.

...and how do you differentiate between a song sparrow and house sparrow at night? I release as many birds as I catch each day the trap is open. I can see this being an issue for me. As I get songs sparrows cardinals junco titmouse and even Carolina wrens get in to my cage traps. Think I...

absolute genius, lumber / hardware store run tomorrow thanks for sharing.

where do they fly in?

Glad you got them under control. As bad as vermin, afaiac

this is just awesome, i need to make one. thank you for sharing, this could change things very quickly :)

I am not currently feeding chickens, I only took action when they killed the first bluebird that showed up. Their numbers are significant, but not insurmountable. I have done this before. Eventually, word gets out, and they adjust their behavior. It is unfortunate ‘innocent’ animals have to...

Two males in the trap, already a productive morning. Will leave them in there as bait for the day. Have released a song sparrow and a junco so far. That should be it for the ‘good’ birds today. Hopefully, we fill the trap with a dozen males🙃

Anyone else doing it? I am using two cages, and one bird box trap.

Was just pondering 'threats', as the news from NYC has come down. Prayers sent to those affected. Babesiosis, is a huge threat to us, the farmers. We are always near high grass, leaf litter, and anywhere ticks love to hang out. Dont catch this one, it makes lyme look like childs play. Be...

coffee, bagel with cc and avo ;) ...and a couple of choc chip cookies, since they were requested for a meet up with da peeps, i figured i'd make sure they are 'safe for consumption', feel pretty good so far :)))

Looking at this contraption, if I ever had to ‘run away’, got my mobile chicken home🏄‍♀️

Excellent point @aart. They would not last very long with the grating exposed. Planning a ramp for birds and one for humans🙃

Hello chicken peeps✌️ No excuse now, got windows and doors. Coupla nest boxes and a roost, then we are almost there Deciding on run size and construction. Trying not to buy much more😣

:thumbsup 2 pc door set up, and freehand fabricated windows. All hail the skil saw.