Pullstart 59,738 #51 Posted March 31, 2020 We’re working on shingles now out of the shop’s pop can bin! this sucker is heavy! 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,172 #52 Posted March 31, 2020 Very cool! Lucky kid... Lucky Dad... Maybe send Monster a copy of that last pic... might “sponsor” your houses! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #53 Posted April 1, 2020 The bird house is hung! The field is still very wet! 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #54 Posted April 1, 2020 Rylee’s a clown. Not sure where she gets that from. She wanted to take a video of us hanging the bird house! 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,172 #55 Posted April 1, 2020 Very cool video! She’s a natural! So... you should send the video off to our friends at MIOSHA as a great example following all manufacturers recommendations for the safe and proper use of a FEL...!!! I gotta get me one of them...does it do dishes too? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #56 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Very cool video! She’s a natural! So... you should send the video off to our friends at MIOSHA as a great example following all manufacturers recommendations for the safe and proper use of a FEL...!!! I gotta get me one of them...does it do dishes too? Yep. Slip one under that weighted, chained tire and it comes out all fresh and fieldy! Try hard enough and it’ll pop radishes and turnips onto the plate too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,823 #57 Posted April 1, 2020 Now that FEL is A Tractor for the Birds. That's one heavy duty box that should last forever. Great job on the build and the video Rylee. Thanks for sharing the experience. You putting a trail cam on the box to document the bluebird activity? A few nest building pics would be nice in the project report. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #58 Posted April 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Now that FEL is A Tractor for the Birds. That's one heavy duty box that should last forever. Great job on the build and the video Rylee. Thanks for sharing the experience. You putting a trail cam on the box to document the bluebird activity? A few nest building pics would be nice in the project report. Trail cam pics sure would be cool for the report, you’re right! The “loaner” cam that my buddy insisted I stick in the food plot will catch a deer in the act sometimes, once in a while our cat... I doubt it’s quick enough to catch a tiny bird... The FEL, I couldn’t be happier with! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #59 Posted April 1, 2020 Great thread and cool project to do with Rylee and Jada👍🏻 Also awesome to see how you were able to incorporate the new loader tractor in the process. You’ll have to keep us updated on the bird dwelling situation... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #60 Posted April 1, 2020 Will do Josh! We were going to drag a ladder out, but I thought of the topic of this post. It’s a tractor and bird house thread 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #61 Posted April 1, 2020 Not to go off topic here but bluebird houses are not normally put in trees. Makes it to easy for predators. I have 19 or 20 houses I screwed metal fence post to wooden ones The metal post addition provided some predator blocking. Also the house should face east. A bluebird house should be mounted on a pole or post roughly 4 to 6 feet/1.2 to 1.8 meters above the ground in a relatively open area, with the entrance facing a large tree or shrub 25 to 100 feet/7.6 to 30.4 meters away. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #62 Posted April 1, 2020 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: Not to go off topic here but bluebird houses are not normally put in trees. Makes it to easy for predators. I have 19 or 20 houses I screwed metal fence post to wooden ones The metal post addition provided some predator blocking. Also the house should face east. A bluebird house should be mounted on a pole or post roughly 4 to 6 feet/1.2 to 1.8 meters above the ground in a relatively open area, with the entrance facing a large tree or shrub 25 to 100 feet/7.6 to 30.4 meters away. Thank you for the information Paul! We will watch to see if there is any activity in the house and move it if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,823 #63 Posted April 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Not to go off topic here but bluebird houses are not normally put in trees. Makes it to easy for predators. I have 19 or 20 houses I screwed metal fence post to wooden ones The metal post addition provided some predator blocking. Also the house should face east. A bluebird house should be mounted on a pole or post roughly 4 to 6 feet/1.2 to 1.8 meters above the ground in a relatively open area, with the entrance facing a large tree or shrub 25 to 100 feet/7.6 to 30.4 meters away. Good points Paul. I had one box with eggs that was invaded by a blacksnake. The box was on a metal pole close to the barn. I insulated the pole and installed two foot long + &- 110VAC hot wires vertically on the pole. I haven't seen the snake since. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,861 #64 Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Good points Paul. I had one box with eggs that was invaded by a blacksnake. The box was on a metal pole close to the barn. I insulated the pole and installed two foot long + &- 110VAC hot wires vertically on the pole. I haven't seen the snake since. We are of course talking about bluebirds which I actually never seen one here and I am eager to attract some. I do have lots of blue jays which are very aggressive birds when defending nest. I actually have seen a couple "dive attack" one of the cats. Pretty distinctive alarm sounds when cat is around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,823 #65 Posted April 1, 2020 Agree Cas, the Jays can be very aggressive. Good luck with the blue birds. Paul @pfrederi has a lot of experience and good advice on attracting the Blues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #66 Posted April 1, 2020 17 hours ago, pullstart said: Rylee’s a clown. Not sure where she gets that from. She wanted to take a video of us hanging the bird house! Did she say fart knockers?! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,861 #67 Posted April 1, 2020 Placed the rest of birdhouses today. Next batch will be for the Bluebirds along with feeders. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #68 Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Did she say fart knockers?! Kids.... what do you do... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #69 Posted April 1, 2020 Just now, pullstart said: Kids.... what do you do... I knew Emory really liked those girls for more than just their good looks (sorry Kev, Taylor gets credit for that!)! That’s something he would say!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #70 Posted April 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, dells68 said: I knew Emory really liked those girls for more than just their good looks (sorry Kev, Taylor gets credit for that!)! That’s something he would say!!!! Now we’re really getting off topic... but really - I’m glad they got their mom’s looks! Hairy little girls... well... nuff said... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,823 #71 Posted April 5, 2020 I've had this male bluebird perching on the shed for the past few days apparently looking for a mate. So, today I threw up another box and feeder hoping he will move in before the sparrows take over. Also hung a "bee house". I need bees to pollinate my blossoming plum and pear trees. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,172 #72 Posted April 5, 2020 Never seen a Bee House! Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,861 #73 Posted April 5, 2020 I was looking at those and wonder if they would attract also yellow jackets ? Don’t want that. Or is it they are not the right environment for yellow jackets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,823 #74 Posted April 5, 2020 Not sure what insects it may attract Cas. I never had a bee house, so I don't know what to expect. This was given to me as a Christmas gift last year. After looking at the close up picture, I noticed the roof is pulling apart. It was fastened together with headless brads that offered no resistance to the wood warping. I just finished adding wood screws to all sides and rehung it on the shed. There were some ants in the tubes, but no bees yet. If you purchase one, I am sure you will rebuild it correctly and add a copper roof. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,738 #75 Posted April 6, 2020 We had a bee house like that next to the garden at the old place. I never saw any influx in wasps or yellow jackets around the area, just friendly bees. If you ask my wife and kids, there’s no such thing as a friendly bee... We’ll have to get outside to check our new bird house for visitors today! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
