This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Am enjoying the discussion on barn swallows. We have a pair nesting in our l00 year old dairy barn, in the same spot as last year. Horse tail hairs are hanging from the nest :)
This morning the swallows were making a big racket - chirping loudly and flying fast around the barn - I thought it was our kitty, Gracie, walking around that was bothering them -- when I turned the corner of the barn there was a bluejay - in their nest - and the swallows were crazy!! I ran to the nest, waving my arms, hollering - the jay flew off out the door. I, too, wondered about lice and cocciddia (sp??). Last year our Irish Terrier got very sick - he was diagnosed with cocciddia and I was told it comes from bird droppings. He recovered but am concerned about this year. Will pick up the droppings as best I can from under the nest. Anyone know about this?? I, too, enjoy watching the swallows. Last year the 5 babies would line-up on a cable in the barn to roost for the night - so darn cute!!! Linda in MN - PS The other day I found a nest near our house with three bluejay babies -- had noticed an adult in the tree staying close as I looked -- suddenly that mama flew around and pecked me on the head - YIKES!!!! Never had that happen in all my 50 years (whoops!! - now you know - :):):) )
