2007-05-01 17:21:45 · 23 answers · asked by heidi20012002 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I saw the answer about the fact that it is a myth that a mother bird will abandon her young if she smells a human scent on it. That IS true for monitoring nests and getting near them.
However, if you move the nest, she WILL abandon the eggs! She picked a nesting site for a reason. Even if you moved it to a bush near your door, she will abandon the eggs. Just try to use another door for a little while. The entire nesting cycle of a songbird is 4 weeks. 2 weeks incubation of the eggs and 2 weeks of the babies being in the nest.
2007-05-02 00:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Purple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can leave the nest, that would be best. Using a different door until they fledge would be most beneficial to the birds...you won't scare the parents as much, and you won't increase the chances of the babies falling out.
If you MUST move it, move the WHOLE wreath, and put it as close to the original location as possible (a couple of feet away on the wall next to the door?). That way the parents can find the nest again.
2007-05-01 17:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by birdr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no... it would be best just to use the back or side door until the babies leave the nest. this usually takes 2-3 weeks from the time they hatch, but varies depending on species.
if you touch or move the next the parents will probably abandon it or not be able to find it.
if you cant use another door, move the wreath off the door without touching the nest or babies (as much as possible), but do NOT move it far away and remember to keep it high away from the reach of cats.
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2007-05-01 17:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by raspberryswirrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have feathers and are flapping their winds, they may be ready to leave the nest. When they are getting ready to fly they often fall out of the nest and land on the ground, where the mother continues to feed them. If you see a bird with all its feathers on the ground at this stage you should leave it because the mother is usually watching and still caring for her babies. It is a dangerous time for young birds because cats and other predators can get them. To answer your question, the mother will probably find them.
2016-05-18 07:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no reason to move it.
It is a MYTH that mother animals will abandon their babies if they smell 'human' on them. The mothering instinct is MUCH stronger than that!
Still, you want to avoid touching ANY wildlife, unless it's absolutely necessary.
Enjoy watching the baby birds grow up! From a distance, of course...
2007-05-01 17:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by luvrats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the nest there, put a "Shhh, Baby is Sleeping" door hanger on the front door and ask your visitors to enter through another door until the baby birds have hatched and flown away.
2007-05-01 17:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by Misty 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Don't touch it. Because the mother bird will not come back after humans have touched the nest. it will abandon the baby birds. Not good. I have a bird house on my porch and I am very careful about touching it.
2007-05-01 17:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We had exactly the same experience some years ago when a robin built a nest in the fuchsia planet hanging on our front porch. She laid her eggs, took good care of her young, and eventually they all flew off happily into the sunset.
2007-05-01 17:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, please don't touch it. The mother bird will leave the babies if you move it. If you can be patient they will all leave the nest when they get big enough. Maybe you can use the back door in the mean time.
2007-05-01 17:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by Izzy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't move it and please use another door. Leave a note reminding yourself not to use the nest door. I accidently opened a door where there was a nest in my wreath and one of the eggs fell out.
2007-05-01 17:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Dawn-Marie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋