2007-05-13 07:30:23 · 12 answers · asked by january_fowler 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
I would love if I had birds build a nest on my porch! To each his own I guess. It is actually illegal for you to destroy a nest. These are most likely swallows, or phoebes...both native birds and protected by law. I would suggest getting some wire screens and blocking off the area to keep them out. It would be cruel (and as I mentioned before...illegal) for you to keep letting them waste all their time and energy building a nest just to have you rip it down.
2007-05-13 20:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The birds are most likely a Swift of some kind. also called swallows. In Calif we used to wash away the nests with a strong spray from a hose. every time they build a nest ,wash it away. It took me 2 years before they finally left me alone. But some will still come back, just keep washing them away, that is all I found that worked
2007-05-13 07:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by poppawick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why get rid of them? They are good luck! Imagine trying to build a nest and not being able to find a place! Just put a mat undernesth so that you can throw away droppings easily!
2007-05-13 07:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Place something on the overhang so they cannot fit their nest there. Although I am a friend to wild life, it is not good to have birds so close. For one, they may try to attack you once they lay eggs. Also, there is a chance, although slight, that they could carry a lit cigarette into the nest and catch your house on fire.
2007-05-13 07:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by foxygoldcleo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you decide that the good luck isn't quite worth it, I would suggest a simple roost inhibitor such as spikes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/spikes.html) or netting (http://www.bird-x.com/products/netting.html). Both of these things are very easy to install and are completely permanent. Also, they will not harm the birds in any way (fear not, Bird-X, Inc. is committed to HUMANE bird control). Feel free to visit http://www.bird-x.com for more information and a wider variety of products, or call (800)860-0473 for a free, expert consultation.
2007-05-16 09:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Tom S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was cute at 1st. but poop all over my stoop and storm door. I am trying to get to it before they build it.
2015-07-15 16:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by bill r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let them build a nest. they are beautiful to watch
2007-05-13 07:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bricks....Rocks...Etc...
lol j/k
If you really want to get rid of it, make sure you dont wait until the nest is done.
2007-05-13 07:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chris H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move home & let someone who apreciates them buy your house :-)
2007-05-13 07:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
get a cat or too.
2007-05-13 07:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by emily 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋