I'm going to be refurbishing a rental duplex that has endured 14 years of two kids, two dogs (at a time) and two hoarders. I'm getting it back on the 1st of November, but I know it's going to need major work. I want to keep my costs down but also buy materials that will stand up to use. I might be hiring the installation done separately.
Any way short of doing them bodily harm, how I can get rid of them? I filled up the feeder at noon and, it's totally empty with all the sunflower seeds scattered on the porch below it at 4:50 pm. Suggestions welcome.
I've seen one instance of him bringing her a bug. One bug. She won't leave the nest but hops up and looks out the hole from time to time. She also chirps a lot.
What would happen if I funneled some sunflower seeds through the hole via a rolled up tube where she wouldn't see me? I've thought about setting out food near the nest, but realized it would attract other birds, some of whom might be predatory.
Advice appreciated. (I'm not a fan of animals starving to death)