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FR
at Sun Apr 14 00:23:21 2013 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]
A couple things and some is without question confusing.
First, I have taken tens and thousands of temps.
Which leads to this, temps are not an exact, in fact, they will nest in a wide range of temps.
The possible confusing part. The act is far far more important. WHich means, finding nests and observing their depth is first and foremost. ITs real, its fact.
If you would bother to offer deep nests, say 3 or four feet deep. With a range of suitable choices, you would see that they nest as deep, which means secure, as possible.
It seems to me you are only looking at it in terms of what you understand and thats temps. But that is not what they are looking for when nesting, not alone. Of course there must be the range of temps that allow eggs to hatch(high 60's to mid 80's). Whats important to them is more then that. ITs about mass. Mass in temps and humidity, means the conditions will be constant for the time needed to hatch the eggs and raise the neonates. The site must be safe from predators.
What is interesting is, I say these things because I do have the data, and you seem to question that, and you don't have any.
Over the years I have learned that many folks are afraid to try anything. Sadly, I cannot stop testing, that is what's interesting to me.
Thank you for the conversation. I will post some habitat pics later in the year. Best wishes
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RE: Hognose nesing in racks. - FR, Sun Apr 14 00:23:21 2013