COLD DARK ROOM

Cathie G

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Oohh we need some on my brothers farm. They would end up fat and overfed on flies.
That's what's really neat about them. They don't get fat on flies, they burn it off flying...But be prepared, if anything moves (night or day), the babies think it's mommy dearest. I love the sound of baby birds crying for their mom. Chimney swifts only take about 6 weeks to move on. But they are kinda loud while they're living in your chimney in your home...
 

Maro2Bear

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Bet your friend brings more to the party... they are super cute but can sure be a pest..and he’s on to you now:) you’ll have to find a gentle way to repurpose him before he becomes truly destructive... good luck!

Nice signature.. now I’ll always be looking for it!

I’m going to put another bowl of cracked corn out tonight and see who visits.
 

Maro2Bear

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I have a question.
I’ve had the same bird nest on my patio for about 4yrs.
Every spring a pair birds come back and lay eggs.
Do you think it’s the same pair?
Or do other pairs just find it and say “ hey, here’s a new home!”

I would say the same pair, or the offspring.
 

Maro2Bear

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I called and checked on the redfoot today.. it was still there so I offered the manager $200.. she told me it had to be there 6 months before they could discount .. I’m going to wait just a little longer...

Sneak in every few days with a sticker thst says “SOLD”...
 

Maro2Bear

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Sooooo, a few weeks ago our wonderful Troy-Bilt Chipper/Shredder decided to have issues with the pull rope starter mechanism. With trees on their way down, we figured we better take a look and make sure it starts. Took a few nuts and bolts out, rope is fine, recoil is fine, but wifey found two small plastic pieces dangling from the flywheel.

Upon further inspection, a lifeline call to Troy, and we determined our Pawl Ratchets needed fixin.

Lucky for the internet, they are on their way.

If you are wondering what they look like..yep, two small el-cheapo plastic bits is what starts a 15 horsepower shredder.

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CarolM

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That's what's really neat about them. They don't get fat on flies, they burn it off flying...But be prepared, if anything moves (night or day), the babies think it's mommy dearest. I love the sound of baby birds crying for their mom. Chimney swifts only take about 6 weeks to move on. But they are kinda loud while they're living in your chimney in your home...
Trust me they will blend in with the chickens and the geese and ducks.
 

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