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by TerryG
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Copper Sulfate
Replies: 6
Views: 3495

Yep, what Louise said. I think I use 1lb. to 5 gal. of water, soak for 15 - 20 min. each, completely submerge.
by TerryG
Fri May 31, 2013 9:01 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Nest check in S.E. Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 4081

WTH? is about rite. I have 92 cavities, 2 T-14s with 4 gourds under each one ane 3 gourd racks. If I weren't computer stupid I would love to put some pictures up, oh well. There are so many birds I can't tell if the original birds are still here or not. I am mentoring another neighbor and he has 3 p...
by TerryG
Thu May 30, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Nest check in S.E. Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 4081

Nest check in S.E. Ohio

My friend Dave Reynolds stopped by this afternoon to help with my nest check. There were 171 eggs and 41 babies. 212 total birdies. Three years ago I had one pair. Truely blessed. Terry
by TerryG
Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Looking better in SE Ohio finally
Replies: 11
Views: 6959

it has been a little slow but the race seems to be on,,,,,,,I have about 25-30 pair now and growing every day. I have instructed some of my birds to go to Dave Reynold's house but they won't go. Good luck Dave, that new gourd rack should do the trick. Terry
by TerryG
Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Worm Gear Winch
Replies: 15
Views: 16284

Hi Dick, I have the same set up on one of my gourd racks,works just great.
by TerryG
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: It only took 7 years!
Replies: 95
Views: 57868

Way to go Mr. T, I can only guess at your excitement as I waited only 5 days until I got martins after I put up a house. I was so lucky, and now we have a full blown colony. Patience is a virtue. Good Luck and keep us posted...........................................................well, I know you ...
by TerryG
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Have you ever found Cigarette Butts in your Martin nests?
Replies: 10
Views: 5286

butts

Like Peggy I had one with a butt. Also had a couple with pieces of glass.
by TerryG
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: What would cause this?
Replies: 9
Views: 5901

Tree swallows make nests with feaathers, I had one gourd this year the same way, the TS fledged 4 young. Hope this might help.
by TerryG
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Pine Straw...
Replies: 3
Views: 2665

Those flying carp will build with just about anything you can imagine, paper, cig. butts, feathers, pieces of cloth, and the usual grass, weeds, straw and as John said, they will use existing pine straw..... good shooting and good luck with your birds.
by TerryG
Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:01 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Swimming Pool Water
Replies: 9
Views: 5734

Bat

Hey Dave, in regard to the bat drinking from the pool .............. after she is through mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, and doing laundry at the least you could do is fix her some lemonade or ice tea(':lol:') I sure hope cutting those trees will give your site enough open space this year, goo...
by TerryG
Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: First official nest check 2011 so far so good in S.E. Ohio
Replies: 3
Views: 2356

First official nest check 2011 so far so good in S.E. Ohio

Last year I had 1 pair of birds that fledged 4 babies, my first year as a landlord. This yeas I have: 16 S&K Big Bo plastic gourds with 5 nests and 18 eggs. I have 16 natural gourds with 9 nests and 6 babies and 31 eggs. 1 S&K 12 room plastic house with 1 nest 4 eggs and 4 natural gourds und...
by TerryG
Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Close-up of 5 DO
Replies: 6
Views: 4638

Thats a great photo BUT can you get a close up :grin: They are something special!
by TerryG
Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Very Welcome Visitor from Little Hocking
Replies: 0
Views: 1655

Very Welcome Visitor from Little Hocking

I know I am beating a dead horse but this is a wonderful forum and great people. I met Dave Reynolds from Little Hocking through Purple Martins and Golf. He drove about 20 miles or so to see my birds and housing and we went to my other site in Rutland (MOM's Birds) We made a morning of it and I hope...
by TerryG
Wed May 25, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: anyone in ohio have eggs yet?
Replies: 10
Views: 4742

5 eggs in one nest in Rutland colony as of last Friday am going to check again today.
by TerryG
Wed May 18, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: anyone in ohio?
Replies: 5
Views: 3411

Chickadee, I'm in southeast OH and my birds fed until just about dark and didn't sit out on the power lines very long as usual,they went straight into their gourds. I was worried too but they fed well. Better weather tomorrow down here. Good luck with your birds.
by TerryG
Wed May 11, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: pole help?
Replies: 11
Views: 11121

Go to Chucks Purple Martin Page on the left side of the page scroll down and you will see how to build a T14 and mount it to a steel pole
by TerryG
Sat May 07, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: funnel trap????
Replies: 1
Views: 1323

Tweezer, I just built a V-trap and the entrance should be 2.5 to 2.75 inches wide. Good luck! Hope this helps.
by TerryG
Sat May 07, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Well my raving review has just been altered....
Replies: 9
Views: 5471

Way to go Mingjo,,,,,,,,,,I had 2 starlings die of the same type of poison about 15 min. ago. Funny how that works! :wink:
by TerryG
Sat May 07, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Ten years as a landlord and I have never seen this before...
Replies: 6
Views: 3963

Joe,,,,,there is nothing wrong with being hen pecked ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,if you have the rite HEN! :lol:
by TerryG
Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Ohio Landlords -- the Subbies are here
Replies: 11
Views: 5409

Hey Dave, that is great news. I won't see ya at OX BOW for several months now! I'll call you, good luck and hope they stay!!