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I have 2 Blue bird couples, one occupies a nesting box in our front yard and one in our backyard. I have a mealworm box for each pair and feed them twice a day. They both have 5 babies in the box they are feeding. I was wondering if we go away for a week, they will not have the mealworms they are accustomed to, if they and their babies will be able to find enough food on their own.
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Michelle
I have been raising Bluebirds and other small cavity nesters on my 100 box 5 mile line and in my yard for 20 years and I have never fed mealworm one. We feed birds for our own enjoyment - they really don't need it. If you stop even though you may have spoiled them a bit they will just fill in with their natural insect diet. If you will send me your mailing address I will send you my free 20 page Bluebird book. The address will be used only to mail the book. If you are concerned about this google Bluebird Bob Walshaw to see the work that I do. Good luck, Bob Walshaw.
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Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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