Purple Martin nestling on the ground, and how to save them!

This video shows how I feed Purple Martin nestlings that prematurely fledge. In this video I used crickets, but have since changed to Superworms, Zophobas morio. They are much more nutritious than crickets. I hope this video helps you save some that you find in the same predicament. I am no longer affiliated with the Facebook site that I mentioned during the video. If you're looking for Purple Martin information, join us on the Purple Martin Fanatics site on Facebook.
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[@kristaroberts2053]

Thank you!

[@backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109]

Thanks for the share!

[@11ccom]

I use automotive grease on the bottom 3 foot of my 60 plex unit to keep pis ants and others from climbing up the pole. The tube grease gun type of grease.

[@purplemartinfanatics6600]

That is not a recommended method by any reputable birding organization

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

Then, a year later, a purple martin landed on my arm out of the blue and started begging for crickets!

[@DesiDiplomaticTalks]

Sir an adult purple martin was injured in my garden. Now its not responding. I even tried giving some water drops to drink.

[@Hy-Brasil]

yeah there is no info on this. they are federally protected unless you are certified. which means a lot of birds will die because you're not allowed to help them and good luck finding anyone who is!

[@Thousandhillsfarm]

So helpful - what part of the country are you?

[@purplemartinfanatics6600]

Alabama

[@backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109]

I have a jumper and need help is there any phone numbers for y’all on the purple martin fanatics I can xall