tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post5848986243427003713..comments2024-03-18T12:42:49.061-04:00Comments on Blogging in Myrtle Glen, a central Florida gardening journal: A nesting material basket for the birdsEvelyn at Myrtle Glenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873063211183930122noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-62120847697361225592012-01-12T14:48:40.000-05:002012-01-12T14:48:40.000-05:00What a neat idea to use different colored yarn, an...What a neat idea to use different colored yarn, and what a great way to connect kids with Nature :)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-84006237462777228672012-01-12T14:40:21.000-05:002012-01-12T14:40:21.000-05:00I use the same vessel, a suet feeder and stuff it ...I use the same vessel, a suet feeder and stuff it full of scrap yarn in various colors. In the spring, our grandchildren and I look to see how many different colors we can find incorporated into the nests.Debra @ Gardens Inspiredhttp://gardensinspired.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-25470688584139064782012-01-12T05:02:30.000-05:002012-01-12T05:02:30.000-05:00Well, I've heard of putting cotton string out,...Well, I've heard of putting cotton string out, etc., but not dog hair! Ingenious!HolleyGardenhttp://dreamingofroses.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-70700311712756499992012-01-12T05:08:24.000-05:002012-01-12T05:08:24.000-05:00I saw a vendor selling the combed out wool of her ...I saw a vendor selling the combed out wool of her Alpacas for nesting material, but she wanted $25 for a small pile. Dog hair is cheaper ;-)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-83936441683780145472012-01-12T02:54:26.000-05:002012-01-12T02:54:26.000-05:00the suet feeder made the most sense to me, since I...the suet feeder made the most sense to me, since I am a bit worried the birds would get their feet stuck in the netting material I have seen being used. <br>Also, I like the little roof, it keeps the nesting material somewhat dry.Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-53429167984411469422012-01-11T18:43:26.000-05:002012-01-11T18:43:26.000-05:00What a great idea! It looks so nice and soft for ...What a great idea! It looks so nice and soft for birds' nests. I'll have to do that with my cats' hair. I love how you put it in the suet feeder for easy access by the birds!Indiehttp://www.redhousegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-81196343801836677352012-01-10T11:23:05.000-05:002012-01-10T11:23:05.000-05:00What a good idea - my Cats hair might work well fo...What a good idea - my Cats hair might work well for this! When do you put this out - beginning of Spring?Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-34902455261049222712012-01-10T11:37:26.000-05:002012-01-10T11:37:26.000-05:00ist eine gute idee das mache ich auchist eine gute idee das mache ich auchirenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-55807183959174846792012-01-10T11:53:43.000-05:002012-01-10T11:53:43.000-05:00Christine, I would hang it out as soon as it is ti...Christine, I would hang it out as soon as it is time for the birds to look for nesting places. Here in Florida I hang it out this time of year, January :-)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-85280930100927947022012-01-10T11:54:27.000-05:002012-01-10T11:54:27.000-05:00Lass mich wissen ob ich dir so einen Futterkuchen-...Lass mich wissen ob ich dir so einen Futterkuchen-Kaefig mitbringen soll :-)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-66128513168129364662012-01-10T22:25:56.000-05:002012-01-10T22:25:56.000-05:00Danke, also schon bevor der Frühling richtig anfän...Danke, also schon bevor der Frühling richtig anfängt. :)Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-21837468721092345542012-01-11T01:53:42.000-05:002012-01-11T01:53:42.000-05:00Du bist Deutsch? ich sitze hier mit einem Grinsen ...Du bist Deutsch? ich sitze hier mit einem Grinsen von Ohr zu Ohr und freu mich!! <br>Viele liebe Gruesse von Florida nach Afrika :-)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-30236070586691668492012-01-11T02:17:51.000-05:002012-01-11T02:17:51.000-05:00:)Meine Eltern sind beide Deutch (aus Hamburg). Ic...:)<br><br>Meine Eltern sind beide Deutch (aus Hamburg). Ich bin geborene Südafrikanerin, also Deutsche Südafrikanerin!<br>Viele liebe Grüsse aus Kapstadt, SüdafrikaChristine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-59467970982162064062012-01-11T03:54:22.000-05:002012-01-11T03:54:22.000-05:00I used to use my Samoyed's fur too. I would ju...I used to use my Samoyed's fur too. I would just throw it out into the garden in great big white balls of fur and within an hour not a strand was left. I think every bird in the city had a luxuriously soft white fur nest. I was always amazed to see the birds carrying off tufts bigger than them.Donnahttp://gardenwalkgardentalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-5566427505896881182012-01-11T04:02:23.000-05:002012-01-11T04:02:23.000-05:00oooh, a Samoyed *sigh*.... I bet any bird with his...oooh, a Samoyed *sigh*.... I bet any bird with his/her fur as nest liner is envied by all other birds. <br>I do put all Sam's combed out fur onto the compost heap, up for grabs for all animals.Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-80857326313248287072012-01-11T06:01:20.000-05:002012-01-11T06:01:20.000-05:00You've changed your template :) Aha, now I kno...You've changed your template :) Aha, now I know what I can do with my dog's fur! My Coco is a mixed breed short-haired gal and all this time, I've been throwing her fur away or adding to the compost :) I'll collect some and put into my plastic bottle feeder.tanntoothttp://thegreentiger.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-25497028898172562322012-01-11T07:11:27.000-05:002012-01-11T07:11:27.000-05:00Yes, I keep changing the look of the blog, I just ...Yes, I keep changing the look of the blog, I just did not find THE look yet *laughs* ... and already I am eyeing a different template yet again...<br><br>so far the birds here still go to the compost heap and did not accept the nicely filled cage I am offering. I hope you have better luck.Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-92212388082786376752012-01-14T06:51:56.000-05:002012-01-14T06:51:56.000-05:00Nice blog. Great pics.Nice blog. Great pics.Vimesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312255702572761540.post-80832382640000020772012-01-14T07:06:24.000-05:002012-01-14T07:06:24.000-05:00Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated :-)Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated :-)Gone Tropicalhttp://www.myrtleglen.comnoreply@blogger.com