Re: need bird advice

Can you move the nest to somewhere close by where the bird can find it but
it will be protected from the cat?  Or, can you just move the wreath
higher...above the door?  Or, put pricklies in the wreath so the cat will
be deterred? If so, I would use gloves to minimize your smell.  


> [Original Message]
> From: Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 3/26/2006 9:50:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] need bird advice
>
> so what happened Pam? Did you move the nest? Did mama
> still care for them? 
>
> Donna
>
> --- Pam Evans <gardenqueen@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > A little wren has unfortunately made a nest in a
> > wreath on my front porch.
> > I didn't realize it until Sugar jumped up there and
> > knocked it down and when
> > I picked up the leaves and mulch that (I thought)
> > accumulated behind it, I
> > found in my hands a small nest w/ 3 baby birds.  I
> > quickly put it all back
> > together and in it's place.  Now, question is - if I
> > move it, will the momma
> > bird find it?  Or take my chances (ha) that she
> > won't knock it down again
> > the minute my back is turned.  Momma bird came back
> > and started rearranging
> > shortly after I repaired the situation and I had to
> > hold Sugar back on her
> > tether until I got cold and brought her in.  I can't
> > keep her in for three
> > weeks until they're big enough to fly and I'm afraid
> > to move the nest.  Any
> > suggestions folks?
> > 
> > TIA
> > 
> > --
> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
> > 
> >
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