Druid Lofts Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 As I'm just starting up I was going to use Tobacco Stalks as nesting material,not yet as I'm not ready for pairing up. I've read the benefits about it keeping mites and lice from the birds,but as I've bought a box of it in not sure how I should use it,may seem silly,what I mean is it's very long and stiff,I'm wondering how the birds will be able to use it to build a nest. Am I supposed to cut it up or soak it first?. Or have I got a bad box?. I'd love to hear from some of you that use this.Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiedoo. Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 As I'm just starting up I was going to use Tobacco Stalks as nesting material,not yet as I'm not ready for pairing up. I've read the benefits about it keeping mites and lice from the birds,but as I've bought a box of it in not sure how I should use it,may seem silly,what I mean is it's very long and stiff,I'm wondering how the birds will be able to use it to build a nest. Am I supposed to cut it up or soak it first?. Or have I got a bad box?. I'd love to hear from some of you that use this.Paul I use tobacco stalks I cut them in half before giving them to the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooheed 5 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Snap or cut stalks in half !! Simple ready to use !! A good tip is to put down smaller amounts at a time and not all at once as some birds will try and use most of it !! Also some make big nests and some use just a couple of stalks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Druid Lofts. Is that you Paul? As stated by the others, I cut mine in half before giving them to the pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just checked some of your previous posts Paul. You can phone me anytime you want to and I'll do my best to help you or put you onto someone who will be able to help you if I can't.I'll see you soon at the next Fed meeting in February, once Mick has given me your contact details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulkie Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I also cut them I like them to smell of tobacco for best effects also add A little straw ( pea straw if poss) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showman Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I have a memory of, I think it was Maurice Verheye, who was a smoker. When he had finished his smoke, he'd extinguish the fag and drop the butt on the loft floor. The old birds used to carry them to their nest bowls. He never had a problem with 'beasties' !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Lofts Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Hi Druid Lofts. Is that you Paul? As stated by the others, I cut mine in half before giving them to the pigeons. Yes it's me Andy Thanks for all your replys,As I said just wasn't sure how I should use them.Thanks againPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 scatter bits on the floor they will nest it themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Is £16 a box about the price of them ? I remember one year in the 80s i grew tobbacco in the garden myself ,start it of in the green house and plant it out like an annual ,it grew plants about 5ft tall with big leaves after flowering cut and hang up in shed to dry ,it did smoke but strong jesus !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Cut in half is fine - I use to ... Now I find better to cut in 4 inches personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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