Hi, I've ordered a bale of lucerne for mulch in my vegetable patches . Is Lucerne a good option for nesting material ? Or hay or straw even ?
Thanks in advance
Isabella
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Yes I know for a fact that straw is all good to use, as a lot of breeders used it on the floors for the twinspots (back in the day while they were still here in Aus)
Thanks
Noah Till
Thanks
Noah Till
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I mostly use couch grass. But a mixture of grasses and plant matter should be tried as different birds have different preferences. Bit like peeople really.
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I find swamp/November grass is the best have local supplies, message me if you need any very reasonable price
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If you have Painteds, go with hardwood bark, even just a pile in the corner, they love it, for there nests.
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I have used Lucerne previously in Gouldian nest boxes - just make sure it is the "soft" grassy type and not the "stalky" first cut 100% type.
Have also had my Ruddies and Orange Breasts raid the nests for the really soft grasses.
Spoton
Have also had my Ruddies and Orange Breasts raid the nests for the really soft grasses.
Spoton