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Comment on The Brushtail Possum Box (plus tips to attract possums away from your roof) by Joe

Joe — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:56 +0000

Yes Wiliam, Every box was trialed & tested on the birds. I kept on knocking on my neighbours doors asking to install a nest box (no charge). I think I have about 30x boxes scattered around now. Bird heaven.
Thanks,
Joe.

Comment on The Brushtail Possum Box (plus tips to attract possums away from your roof) by William

William — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:11:18 +0000

I admire the work you are doing Joe. It must have taken a helluva effort to work out what would work with the many different birds and animals you are helping survive in both rural and urban areas. Thanks for the great effort.

Comment on Ringtailed Possum finds a home by Joe

Joe — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:25:17 +0000

Hi Kerrie,
I normally build long lasting boxes which have a hollow log entrance, stainless steel screws, marine grade plywood, steel covered hinged roof with brass hinges.As you could imagine they last more than 10 years. Now, I’m wondering, is it worth constructing ,and offering to the general public, a plain box with no hollow(just a hole). No screws(joined with nails), not painted. No anti-bee ventilation. Another words a low spec box. I mean it would work but not last as long. This box would be for the Ringtailed possums.
I would think an asking price of $145.00 would cover production costs. I’d love to know what do you think???
Joe.

Comment on Ringtailed Possum finds a home by Kerrie Miller

Kerrie Miller — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:03:50 +0000

That is great news. We are looking to do the same. Im not handy, and Im looking for nest box all ready made.

Comment on So Tiny, so precious,so beautiful….the Pygmy Possums by Joe

Joe — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:55:48 +0000

Yes Bert,it is available. Cost $85.00 including GST.
cheers
Joe.

Comment on So Tiny, so precious,so beautiful….the Pygmy Possums by bertbohosouth

bertbohosouth — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:46:09 +0000

I’m interested in the pygmy possum nest tube, but its not on your price list pdf. Is it available?

Bert

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Paul

Paul — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:13:38 +0000

All good, the missus talked me into putting it up an Ailanthus (Tree Of Heaven). I was already planning to pollard it soon before it began to regrow. Instead of cutting it down I ring-barked it with the bat box up there, little bit higher now too
The bat box’s aspect is not perfect now though, ESE. It’s open all around it if that helps. Not sure, hard to change as it is set by the fork in the tree.

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Joe

Joe — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:55:52 +0000

Hi Paul,
The bats will tolerate the swaying. They think its a tree anyway. If you decide to stiffen it up don’t attach any “stay”wires like a TV antenna. The bats will hit them and be put off.
I would re-enforce the pole itself if you are really worried.
Great effort, Have fun,
Joe.

Comment on DIY Bat Box by Paul

Paul — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:53:02 +0000

Hi Joe,

Just built a bat bot and put it up on a 4m pole. My question is how much movement do they tolerate? The box and pole is swaying in strong wind, which there has been lots of in the 24 hours since erecting the box, but not much more than if it was tied to any of the trees here at around the same height. I’m thinking of stiffening the bat pole. No pun intended, much.

Thanks
Paul

Comment on Do nest boxes really work?? by Kel

Kel — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:03:14 +0000

Thanks so much for your reply! I watch many barn owl box streams around the world, but hard to find any in Australia to watch! So glad there is a nesting pair near you, great to hear. Nice that you have put up these boxes for them as natural habits are fading fast, great work.