I was thinking of giving them a couple of weeks, to let them get stronger but before they start sh*ting all over the place, then moving the nest outside.
The general consensus on the Internet seems to be that the parents will abandon a moved nest, but I cant imagine that. Ill be moving the nest around 30 feet or so, where the parents fly anyway. I would tend to think the parental instincts would still kick in even if the nest is moved.
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I considered moving the nest outside after giving them a few weeks to grow stronger but before they start shitting everywhere.
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The parents will abandon a moved nest, according to the general consensus on the Internet, but I can’t imagine that In any case, I’ll be moving the nest about thirty feet, where the parents currently fly. If the nest is moved, I believe that parental instincts would still come into play.
Birds are content in their nests. Birds will frequently return to the same location to build a nest each season.
Wait until the young birds have left the area before engaging in any activity near the nest. The nesting area will be safer for the young birds if there is less activity there. The nest may be moved after it has been vacated.
When a mother bird builds a nest, the bird becomes accustomed to both the nest and its surroundings. The bird may not be able to locate the nest if you move it because of the altered surroundings.
You may occasionally question whether moving the nest to a more convenient or safe location would be wise. Since there’s a chance the mother will leave the nest, this idea is really not advised.
Try to stay away from the area until the birds have left a nest if you find one in your yard in an awkward spot. Usually, young birds leave their nests after a short while. The baby birds need about a month to mature before they are ready to leave it. You will soon be able to utilize that portion of your yard once more.
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