I have discovered a completed bird's nest in the eave of my front porch. The mother bird is sleeping in it at night and I'm sure she's ready to leave her eggs at any time now. I have two outdoor cats, and I don't anticipate a good outcome if the eggs hatch. Should I remove the nest completely today and hope she finds a new spot very soon? What is the kindest and best thing to do in this situation? Thank you.
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Need Advice on Bird's Nest Quickly Thanks! (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Alexa22
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keith
Well-known member
Why have outdoor cats?, everybody knows they kill things if they're allowed out, I have two rescue cats which seem happy to be inside, it's safer for them also. You seem a very caring person to be so concerned but cats and wildlife don't mix and there's no easy answer to your problem, could you keep them in for a while perhaps?
stonechat1
New member
I wonder why people tend to destroy protected birds species nest instead of keeping their pets in their homes.
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Michael M
Its Illegal to destroy the nest, so you need keep the cats in.
Simon Wates
Well-known member
I agree that you shouldn't touch the nest. You obviously care about the birds, and really you are in an understandable dilemma. IF the cats cannot reach the nest maybe you could let things take there course and when the young are close to fledging keep the cats indoors until they are flying properly.
