I have 2 nest boxes, 1 is full of black capped chickadee young and is in great shape. However, the second has 3 eastern bluebird eggs in it and I have discovered it is leaking. I don’t think incubation has started yet, so I hope to help without disturbing the natural flow of things.
I have read that leaking boxes can be repaired with silicone caulk, but the parents spend a lot of time on top of the box and I don’t want to get it on them. Would it be ok to try and caulk this at sundown one night or will the fumes harm the parents? Any insight would be appreciated.
I have read that leaking boxes can be repaired with silicone caulk, but the parents spend a lot of time on top of the box and I don’t want to get it on them. Would it be ok to try and caulk this at sundown one night or will the fumes harm the parents? Any insight would be appreciated.