Purple Martin Forum

I have s&k barn converted to 6 cavities. Also 6 gourds underneath. Began to get visits 10 days ago. 2 males and 3 females. I had pre nested all openings with pine straw. They were becoming familiar with the housing and even robbing straw from the barn openings and applying to the gourds. This ha...

Is it best to pre nest with pine straw all my compartments on my 2 houses before possible arrivals in the near future? Right now houses are raised but cleaned out. Appreciate any help. Location is northeast Texas.