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Re: Control of heat and cold for housing
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:08 am
by Dave Duit
Sorry about my long delay in responding. Owl guards would not deter first year nesting nor interrupt with their normal habits. Best of luck.
Re: Control of heat and cold for housing
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:18 pm
by SYmywa
Thanks Dave,
If I get martins nesting, the owl guard will be installed
Are owls generally an issue in Iowa, or is it mostly rural?
Are mesh guards widely used, by LL there?
Re: Control of heat and cold for housing
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 10:34 pm
by Dave Duit
The short answer is no. The owl guards will not deter a new pair to the housing. In the long run the added safety will help increase martin numbers at your location. Best of luck.
Re: Control of heat and cold for housing
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:24 am
by Dave Duit
Owl guards will not hamper new martins. The martin is a very adaptable species. On the PMCA website there is a great owl cage example by a lady named April. If you archive April's Owl gourd or cage you will probably be able to view her owl cage. This is what I use at my martin site.