Go Away Mr Winter
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JimmyP
- Posts: 27
- Joined: Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:04 am
- Location: Altamont Kansas
- Martin Colony History: 2010-2016 12 cavities
2017 Added T-14 7 pair
2018 Added 12 Gourd rack
Had temps of 18dg here in SE KS with wind chills of 12deg on Friday night, I have eight of my babies now and wasn't sure if they could survive these temps or not but all is well they really are survivors ! The forecast for this week gives temps into the 70s thank goodness . I believe the late cold snaps that we have had the last few years will get worst and will be the new normal, sad to say climate change will be hard on these birds we love so much. I will be adding heated cavities next year for sure.
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Dave Duit
- Posts: 2146
- Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2003 2:02 pm
- Location: Iowa / Nevada
- Martin Colony History: In 2026, 88 pair with 333 fledged youngsters. 110 total cavities available, 82 Troyer Horizontal gourds and a homemade PVC / metal 28 compartment unit, 1 fallout shelter. Hawk and owl guards included. Martin educator and speaker. President and founder of the Iowa Purple Martin Organization. Please visit Iowa Purple Martin Organization on Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627283871068161 Emails send to daveduit@yahoo.com. Subject line include Iowa Purple Martin.
Hi Jimmy. Please check out the thread "Will there be new interest in heating elements for martin houses ? " I'm on a mission toi get everyone to add a heat source.