African Lovebird Nest Boxes: Wood vs. Plastic - My Honest Experience

Farm Updates Amidst Typhoon Creising

• ⚠️ The farm experienced significant challenges due to Typhoon Creising, with strong winds damaging a chicken coop and affecting bamboo trees.
• 🛠️ Staff worked diligently to secure instruments and mitigate damage, highlighting the resilience of some farm structures.
• 🐐 A goat was butchered to prepare for an expected group of 20 visitors, showcasing a farm delicacy.

Nest Box Observations: Wood vs. Plastic

• 🐦 The primary focus is on African lovebirds and their nesting preferences between wooden and plastic nest boxes.
• 💡 While plastic nest boxes were initially thought to be effective, they are not comparable to wooden ones in terms of suitability for the birds.
• 📉 Production of lovebird babies was hampered, with only a minimal number of eggs laid in plastic boxes, prompting a return to wooden ones.
• 🪵 Birds are showing a clear preference for wooden nest boxes, actively chewing on them, which indicates comfort and natural behavior.

Farm Development and Future Plans

• 🏗️ Efforts are underway to expand and improve the farm, including increasing dry land by filling a swampy area with a substantial amount of filling materials.
• 🏞️ Plans are in motion to develop the area into a mini zoo, with potential attractions like a kiddie pool and traditional huts.
• 🤝 Interest has been expressed by subscribers to donate pets they can no longer care for, with a commitment to registering them legally.
• 🌦️ Despite the ongoing typhoon threat, the team remains focused on perseverance and making adjustments to improve the farm.