Originally Posted by
WoodieSC
I've used dry pine straw in all boxes for the last 24 years and had many clutches hatch... until this past two years. Of the five boxes out back along the creek, only one has produced the last two years, which is a complete change from the past.
I am used to 2-3 clutches per nesting season in many of my boxes. Something is "different" this year. As of March 15th I only had 9 out of 26 nesting boxes being used. I don't know if it was the milder Spring temps (unseasonably cool or more normal maybe?) or the lack of hens but I'm concerned we're killing too many woodies here in SC. Next years harvest numbers will probably differ from what I'm seeing here locally I hope.
I have always used cedar shavings and usually get 100% use out of my boxes. All 3 of my newly installed boxes were used this year too.
Last edited by cajunwannabe; 06-17-2020 at 12:42 PM.
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