Tobacco Stalks

[Druid Lofts]

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

[robbiedoo.]

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.

[Dooheed 5]

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

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Hi Druid Lofts. Is that you Paul?

 

As stated by the others, I cut mine in half before giving them to the pigeons.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

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.

[gulkie]

I also cut them I like them to smell of tobacco for best effects also add

A little straw ( pea straw if poss) .

[showman]

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' !!

[Druid Lofts]

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 again

Paul

[THE FIFER]

scatter bits on the floor they will nest it themselves

[philg50]

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 !!

[Roland]

Cut in half is fine - I use to ... Now I find better to cut in 4 inches personally.