We've got a bird problem...

[JJEH]

Guys,

we have a bird problem and we need advice. We are renting a house and since a few weeks we have birds in our attic. I discovered a broken outside vent what the birds used to get inside, right under the roof. I have no way to reach them from the inside. Today a contractor was here and put a metal vent on top of it to cover up the broken one. Now we have 2 adult birdies flying around, with food in their mouth trying to get inside to feed their babies.

I thought the contractor is getting those birds out before he puts the vent on. I could have done that...

Birds can carry diseases and we are worried b/c of the kids. That's why I'm not in favor of letting those baby birdies die in our attic.

What would you do?

 

[Bullet Bob]

Call the landlord.

 

[JJEH]

Call the landlord.

Yeah, the landlord is in Japan. We are under property management which we contacted to get this work done.

Guess I have to call them again...

 

[rwsmith]

Wait a bit.....

When the fledgling period is over and the birds are gone, then close off the vent. It should only be a few weeks.

 

[JJEH]

When the fledgling period is over and the birds are gone, then close off the vent. It should only be a few weeks.

Yes. I think I'll take it off...

 

[Mike McLellan]

Teach them how to fly?

 

[Iggy]

Get a cat....

 

[JJEH]

Get a cat....

No pets allowed.

But I took the vent off, so I hope they grow and leave soon...

 

[4barrel]

No pets allowed.

But I took the vent off, so I hope they grow and leave soon...

Birds have mites & cant live without them?

 

[timn8er]

I guess birds in the attic is better than bats in the belfry, which is what I have more experience with!

 

[shouldazagged]

For me it's people flipping me the...never mind.

 

[MSgt G]

No pets allowed.

You have birds!

 

[gdnagle]

There probably dead by now so problem almost over. Next time throw a snake up there they will take care of your problem, don't ask how I know. He was a good ol' 6 footer. He left after his dinner was over and after he left his shed skin.

 

[venomballistics]

No pets allowed.

But I took the vent off, so I hope they grow and leave soon...

you have birds .. they qualify ...
at this point, whats one more lil buddy

 

[Waywatcher]

Let the babies grow up and leave. Then close it off. They're not going to give your kids cooties.

 

[JJEH]

Yes, that's what I do. Took it off yesterday and now we just wait until they leave...

 

[Stevens]

Take a look at my avatar, get a snake.
Steve W

 

[Maddog 521]

Take your shotgun up there and stop the intrusion.

 

[A10]

Depends on the bird.....swallows eat a lot of bugs and are good to have around. Starlings can burn in hell.

 

[rwsmith]

i've been meaning for years.....

I've been meaning for years to put a screen on my chimney because every year we get swifts. Then I say "nah', they don't do anything but make a little racket sometimes.

 

[JJEH]

Well, first I thought about this

but since we are renting I don't wanna cause any damage to the house. Then I thought about this

and I said "nah!" too loud and dangerous.

So I just let them be under the roof until they are old/strong enough to fly. Just worried about diseases and poop...

 

[amazingflapjack]

Open the vent immediately.

 

[Irn-Bru]

I have a bad bird problem every year. Every year around this time I get swallows trying to build a nest under my front door. I don't have a problem with birds building a nest, just not there. I get daily deliveries from UPS and these crazy birds attack me and anyone that comes close. They swoop and dive bomb like crazy.

So every year now I have to chase them, and stop them building the nest. This year after they stop, I'm going to place nails up there.