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Since: Jul 01, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 4:56 pm
Post subject: need help with squirrel problem
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we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
now the flycatchers have disappeared.
this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
several times, because of the same problem).
i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? |
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Since: May 26, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:24 pm
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nucleus wrote:
> we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
> a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
> which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
> the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
> now the flycatchers have disappeared.
>
> this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
> an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
> plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
> activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
> several times, because of the same problem).
>
> i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
> detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
The cover of a tin can can be cut with good scissors. I turn the edge
about 1/16 so that there is no sharp edge, but others have dole me that
it's not necessary as long as the edge is free id "spikes" and is filed
smooth.
In theory, a squirrel could chew through a blank side of any wooden box.
Jerry
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Engineering is the art of making what you want from things you can get.
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Since: Jul 01, 2007
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:29 am
Post subject: Re: need help with squirrel problem [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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jerry, thanks for your reply. i was hoping to find a sketch of proven
designs, rather than have to T&E for best results. i do not want
to make it difficult for a bird to land/hang on the outside edge of
the entrance hole, as might be the case if a large piece of metal
is used. so several designs come to mind, a circular ring of metal
1/4 inch wide, the same type of ring 1/2 inch wide (or wider), or
metal covering the entire face???
On Jul 1, 8:24 pm, Jerry Avins <j... DeleteThis @ieee.org> wrote:
> The cover of a tin can can be cut with good scissors. I turn the edge
> about 1/16 so that there is no sharp edge, but others have dole me that
> it's not necessary as long as the edge is free id "spikes" and is filed
> smooth. >> Stay informed about: need help with squirrel problem |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:09 pm
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nucleus wrote:
> jerry, thanks for your reply. i was hoping to find a sketch of proven
> designs, rather than have to T&E for best results. i do not want
> to make it difficult for a bird to land/hang on the outside edge of
> the entrance hole, as might be the case if a large piece of metal
> is used. so several designs come to mind, a circular ring of metal
> 1/4 inch wide, the same type of ring 1/2 inch wide (or wider), or
> metal covering the entire face???
...
I put my metal apertures on the inside. I'm told that perches are a bad
idea on most birdhouses. Birds don't need them, but they do assist
predators. What's with "proven design? A hole of the right diameter in
material that a varmint can't chew isn't good enough?
Jerry
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Engineering is the art of making what you want from things you can get.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:09 pm
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I would agree with suggestions to make a bird house entry hole
squirrel proof, but I wonder what kind of squirrels you have.
Gray squirrels, no problem, but in our area it's the red squirrels that
cause havoc. I haven't seen a red squirrel in a couple of years,
but the last encounter was when a red squirrel chewed thru the
cedar siding, sheathing, insulation and pegboard in the garage,
and built a nest under the hood of one of our cars. I won't divulge
details, but it was nasty.
Dick R. in Apple Valley, Minnesota USA >> Stay informed about: need help with squirrel problem |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:13 pm
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"nucleus" <rose122550 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1183334182.451567.293450@q69g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
> a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
> which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
> the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
> now the flycatchers have disappeared.
>
> this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
> an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
> plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
> activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
> several times, because of the same problem).
>
> i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
> detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
We put "beer balls" on the posts our Bluebird boxes are mounted on (and our
feeders). Neither the Gray Squirrels or the Red Squirrels have managed to
get by them. I am not sure if they still sell these quarter keg beer balls,
so they could be hard to find.
Clear skies, Alan >> Stay informed about: need help with squirrel problem |
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Since: Sep 28, 2003
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:32 pm
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On Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:56:22 -0700, nucleus <rose122550.DeleteThis@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
>a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
>which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
>the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
>now the flycatchers have disappeared.
>
>this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
>an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
>plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
>activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
>several times, because of the same problem).
>
>i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
>detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
If you are near a rural area, drop around to a farm supply store. They
have huge washers with holes sizes of 1", 1 1/8", etc. Drill a couple
of holes through it and mount it to the front of the box.
Gerry >> Stay informed about: need help with squirrel problem |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:34 pm
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nucleus wrote:
> we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
> a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
> which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
> the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
> now the flycatchers have disappeared.
>
> this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
> an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
> plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
> activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
> several times, because of the same problem).
>
> i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
> detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
>
Buy a live trap and move the animal at least, 3 miles away and release it.
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Rick
Fargo, ND
N 46.53.251
W 096.48.279
Remember the USS Liberty
http://www.ussliberty.org/
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:13 pm
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"nucleus" <rose122550 DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1183334182.451567.293450@q69g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> we just returned from an out-of-town trip and found that
> a squirrel had enlarged the entrance hole of our birdbox
> which contained a great crested flycatcher incubating eggs.
> the squirrel had destroyed the partially incubated eggs and
> now the flycatchers have disappeared.
>
> this morning, i replaced the front panel to the birdhouse with
> an original sized hole. i would like to add an appropriate metal
> plate around the entrance hole, to deter any further squirrel
> activity (in the past, we have had to replace the front panel
> several times, because of the same problem).
>
> i am having difficulty finding a design for such a squirrel
> detterent. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP?
>
Here are pictures of some bird houses with predator guards. Perhaps you
could use them as models and cut a metal guard.
http://www.duncraft.com/Open-2-Sides-Bluebird-House-P1558C0.aspx
http://www.duncraft.com/Downy-Woodpecker-House-1755V-P1265C0.aspx
And this page has links to construction plans for nest boxes, including a
"noel predator guard":
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/resources/construct
MaryL >> Stay informed about: need help with squirrel problem |
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