Great idea adding the box. One thing you might try for feeding and watering is Mason Jars and the little chick waterers and feeders that screw on the jars.

@BackyardBirdsUS

4 ай бұрын

Problem is they don't fit through the hole you to the cage.

This really works great. My yard is free of house sparrows since I added this to my trap. On the farm catching mostly males daily.

@2wMaliman

3 жыл бұрын

Keep at it, its not impossible to get rid of them entirely. I haven't heard one around my neighborhood in 5 years. They used to swarm the skies.

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

But you can control their numbers. Thanks for commenting.

great system. Simple and easy to build. If you don't have saws, most home stores will cut boards to your specs if they aren't too busy. I stopped feeding birds in my backyard because of HOSP and starlings. I may try this method. Great video, very informative. And thank you for using a tripod. People, you can even put a smart phone on a tripod with a cheap adapter.

@BackyardBirdsUS

3 жыл бұрын

Guess what. I use the tripod for all video. Nothing worse than a shaky video!

@BackyardBirdsUS

3 жыл бұрын

I procrastinated to long. So glad i implemented this.

Very good idea. I have wanted to put in martin houses for a long time,and here we have many sparrows and I love that repeating trap and with your add-ons is complete in my mind,I can't wait to build this and then martin houses and retractable poles.

@BackyardBirdsUS

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad it can help you and help the martins!

Thanks Jeff for another great video! I have a sparrow trap like this but have not been that successful at trapping the invasive sparrows. I guess I need to add the house! Thanks!

@BackyardBirdsUS

6 жыл бұрын

Yes you do need to add a shelter box. Maybe I should start manufacturing shelter boxes for people with this style trap.

@ThereIsNoLord

3 жыл бұрын

You should also try changing the location of your trap.

Ok, dumb question of the week, why trap Sparrows if you do not want them to die? Very interesting information, and ingenious design features! Excellent video Jeff, good job on the editing again!!!

@BackyardBirdsUS

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe I wasn't clear. The audience for this video is really people who already use a repeating sparrow trap. You just want to keep some of them alive to attract more. They are incredibly destructive Little Birds. I was quite proud of this video. Unfortunately I spent about a week on it to come up with 5 minutes of video. Thank you for all the compliments. I know you mean it.

@bartk85622

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, I understand now. The compliments are real for sure. I know what it takes to do my simple editing when I do any editing at all, so I know how much time and effort you are putting in to your videos, and it shows!

Update Jeff. I caught 40 starlings in the sparrow trap in a week. THen nothing for days. I think I caught clueless juveniles. The others will not go in despite the best food! And now I have built 2 starling repeaters. All 3 traps will be out there 365 days a year.

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

This is the best news I've heard in a long time. I've had the same experience some days you catch up a bunch and other days you don't catch any. I can't figure it out. They are smart birds but with various trapping methods I think you'll get them.

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardBirdsUS Oh, I will get them. i dont stop.

Awesome idea! Great work!

You can attach a water bottle to the side, they will learn to use it very quickly. I love this trap only that I wish I could use it even when it's wet, without having to constantly adjust the weights. 😕

@BackyardBirdsUS

Жыл бұрын

I have the version with the plastic arm so rain doesn't effect the weight. I think you can order the new arm.

Great Idea!!! What size is the hole you drilled for the sparrows to enter and exit the box? Thank you!

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

It's a two inch hole. That size will Alaska work for starlings. Although I've never caught one with this set up.

Great add-on. I would actually make a sliding drawer to fit in to you shelter box. Just pull the drawer out. It would obviously need to have a screen lid.

@BackyardBirdsUS

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea but would need a way to close the entrance.

@tavequin

8 ай бұрын

What if the viewing screen was mobile and part of a plunger system you could use to flush the birds out of the box?

@tavequin

8 ай бұрын

I think I might also prefer latches to secure the shelter to the trap instead of screws to screw/unscrew each time. I transport my sparrows to a falconer, as often as everyday. This could be great as long as I can plug the holes during transport! 😅

OK I have a question you have three or four in the cage that you keep it all times how long can they live if you keep feeding and watering them like a few weeks or a few months?

@BackyardBirdsUS

Жыл бұрын

I've had them survive for months. If you feed and water them they survive for s long time.

Is it best to keep my trap under shade or in direct sunlight? I live in south Mississippi and it’s already getting into the mid eighties

Love it

@BackyardBirdsUS

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It really works.

Jeff, can you tell me where to order one of these repeating traps from? I love your added box also!!! Thank you.

@BackyardBirdsUS

5 жыл бұрын

Rebecca, I think there is a link in the video description. Actually there is a link to my sparrow trapping page, which you should check out for more information. here is a link to the trap: www.sparrowtraps.net/

@BackyardBirdsUS

5 жыл бұрын

Once you get the trap, consider making the shelter box. If you can't make one, let me know, I might be able to make you one.

@rebeccaweaver5523

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeff!! I will certainly check out the link! : ) @@BackyardBirdsUS

@rebeccaweaver5523

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! I have a question for you. I went on the link to order the repeating trap and it has a place on the order form to put a "coupon code" number, in totally the final cost. Do you know where to obtain a coupon? Did you have access to a coupon code when you purchased yours? I just thought I'd ask you before I ordered mine. Thanks Jeff! : ) @@BackyardBirdsUS

@BackyardBirdsUS

5 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaweaver5523 My brother bought mine. I've never actually ordered one. I would just google for DRST coupon code.

So do you just keep them forever in this box? What do you do with them after more than 4 sparrows enter the box. I think I know, but some instruction/pro tips on that part would be very helpful.

@BackyardBirdsUS

4 жыл бұрын

I usually keep about 5 to 8. If it's winter they keep each other warm. But I do eliminate the extras as I catch them.

Everyone, I found a better "free" dish to feed and water the birds, It's a tuna can. They are heavier and work great.

nice now I have to do that

@BackyardBirdsUS

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck. I am building them and selling them Working on building up my inventory! You can contact me via the About page of my channel. There is an email listed.

The strange thing is that starlings and sparrows are native to where I live. We also have our own species of sparrow, the Italian Sparrow (Passer italiae), and that makes me feel really proud. However, I sometimes shoot down invasive parrots with bow and arrows. This because they steal nest sites to native bird species and also because they destroy cherries and almond trees.

@roqu7629

6 жыл бұрын

Of course and in their native land they are fine. Good point LaSigna. And parrots are invasive and destructive, but not in their native lands. I had to look up the Italian sparrow. Pretty little bird. You should always be proud of the native species you have. What a nice comment

@BackyardBirdsUS

6 жыл бұрын

It's important to note where things are native and part of the ecosystem. Starlings and house sparrows are not evil. They just are so aggressive here in North America and our birds don't know how to compete with them.

@lasigna0212

6 жыл бұрын

Backyard Birds I know, it isn't the bird's fault, it's fault of the assholes that introduced them

@roqu7629

6 жыл бұрын

Yes but if we do nothing, there will be no native birds, they will push them to extreme scarcity or extinction. It is a manmade problem requiring manmade assistance to help remedy. YOu cant just allow them to multiply out of control.

@brianbeidle8520

5 жыл бұрын

Well said -- my opinion exactly!

how is the access door attached to open and close

@yes350yes

3 жыл бұрын

also how long are the boards cut to attach to the trap.

@BackyardBirdsUS

3 жыл бұрын

I just use two screws to form a hinge.

@BackyardBirdsUS

3 жыл бұрын

Same length as the trap compartment.

I had this trap operating in this configuration since last summer. In the first week I caught 60 house sparrows. The second week I caught 10. The third week I caught nothing. They seem to quickly wise up and avoid the area completely. Now I never catch ANY and I’m looking for options

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I think winter is a difficult season to trap in. Wait until spring. Also good to with hold food from everywhere but the trap. What bait are you using?

@misterkota1252

2 жыл бұрын

I think I have figured this out. In the last two weeks alone I have caught 40 sparrows and 27 starlings by trying some things. Here’s what I have found… 1. It seems breadcrumbs are the best bait for house sparrows. They can’t seem to resist it. 2. I remove the trap completely every other week and halt all feeding to “reset” the system. After a few days I resume feeding, and bring the trap out, but disable it with a zip tie to get the birds to trust the elevator and freely access the bait tray. When I see the birds confidently entering the elevator, I wait until after dark and remove the zip tie. 3. I found the direction the trap entrance is facing matters. Birds can’t see very well in contrasting light conditions, so the trap works best when the elevator mechanism is in shade. I found that when it is in direct sunlight the birds get spooked when they step on the elevator and it moves. In the shade, they can’t detect the movement as easily.

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

I wish i had advice. I think it's the season. I rarely catch those time of year. But when spring arrives I'll catch again.

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

I think i need to try this. Thanks for the input

@misterkota1252

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardBirdsUS it sure is hit and miss thats the reality of trapping but in the end it’s damn worth it. Just the other day I was getting into my truck and I saw the largest swarm of house sparrows I ever saw in my life and even knew could exist. The cloud of birds had to number in the thousands, easily. It was just a stark reminder of the importance of controlling their numbers really is and I am grateful for every one I catch. One sparrow gone is hundreds prevented! Now what about these loony folks crying about their dwindling numbers and the need for conservation. BS. Come to my backyard and tell me they’re endangered…. See if you can even keep count of them… idiots. Be proud of your contribution. You inspired me to take action and I don’t regret it for a minute

Can you give me instructions or video url to make one myself with specs.?

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a how to make video. But i do sell them. See video description.

@hdtripper1

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardBirdsUS I had to search which video gave me that info. Found it and ordered one.Little pricey but like the idea. Hope to reply on product experience.(ignore earlier posts. Took me a while to find right site)

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad. They are quite involved to make and lumber prices keep increasing. That said the box does wonders. I just keep catching house sparrows.

What happens to the trapped sparrows? You kill them or you sell them as pets?

@BackyardBirdsUS

6 жыл бұрын

If I catch more than 4 I euthanize them and leave them out for wildlife to eat. Hawks eat them as well as foxes.

@MzChelxoxo

5 жыл бұрын

Backyard Birds how do you euthanize them??

@jwhite1495

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardBirdsUSI cannot stand house sparrows! They are murderers of bluebirds and tree swallows! I’m ordering one of these traps but I’m curious, how exactly do you “eliminate” them?

@BackyardBirdsUS

2 жыл бұрын

You have to euthanize them humanely. There are many methods. I recommended searching the web.

@davidscbirdsall

Ай бұрын

That’s exactly how sterlings and house sparrows came to the US, as pets that someone purposefully planned to release, so they would have their favorite birds around them in the new world.

I wanted people too know this is the video that inspired me to add the box to the trap. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nn-M0a2wnrXffJc.html

I want This Trap plz gift me this trap I will remain your thankfull plz help me

@BackyardBirdsUS

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the trap?