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post #11 of 14
5/14/12 at 2:53pm

I read something in Birds and Blooms about this issue. The article dealt with sparrows specifically, but maybe it would work for wrens as well. It recommends drilling a 2" hole in the top of the birdhouse. Sparrows don't like the light, but bluebirds don't mind. I hope this helps. Oh, and to deter wasps from moving in, I've heard you can line the top inside with aluminum foil. Good luck~

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post #12 of 14
5/16/12 at 8:17am

The bluebirds built a nest in the bluebird nest box I have set out, but the eggs got taken by a 'coon or other predator before I could put up more protection(the nest box now has a predator guard on the entrance hole). The bluebirds haven't done anything else since and now a male House Wren is shoving the nest box full of sticks to impress his mate.

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post #13 of 14
5/16/12 at 1:46pm
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The bluebirds built a nest in the bluebird nest box I have set out, but the eggs got taken by a 'coon or other predator before I could put up more protection(the nest box now has a predator guard on the entrance hole). The bluebirds haven't done anything else since and now a male House Wren is shoving the nest box full of sticks to impress his mate.

 Well, we do the best we can, and that is that. I hope you are blessed with bluebird eggs again soon.

Little girl 14, I wish you could see the beauty that's within your heart. You were made with such care your skin your body and your hair are perfect the way they are.  There could never be a more beautiful you! You were made with a purpose only you can do, there can never be a more beautiful you!

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Little girl 14, I wish you could see the beauty that's within your heart. You were made with such care your skin your body and your hair are perfect the way they are.  There could never be a more beautiful you! You were made with a purpose only you can do, there can never be a more beautiful you!

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post #14 of 14
5/16/12 at 3:03pm

Well, I'm not planning on the bluebirds trying again. It's been at least a month or so since the incident and they've shown no interest in nesting(maybe they're nesting somewhere else at the moment). I welcome the House Wrens! smile.png They're so fiesty and fun to watch and listen to!

I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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