My wrens seem to feed the babies non stop. Do they both feed them an

Sandra
by Sandra
My wrens seem to feed the babies non stop. do they both feed them and do they do this 24 hours a day.


  11 answers
  • Sunny C Sunny C on Aug 09, 2017

    Hello Sandra; Yes, both parents feed the babies.

    The babies are small and are very hungry.

    If they are not fed most of the day, they will not grow as fast.

    I have had a Family of wrens that builds a nest on my porch every year.

    I am able to watch them sometimes, as they are smart, Beautiful birds.

    I hope that this helps you!!! Take Care!

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 09, 2017

    I think that if they are feeding the babies non-stop its for a reason????

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Aug 09, 2017

    While it may look that way, according to this article it's actually not true.


    http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/House-Wren.html


    Hope that helps.

  • 13526476 13526476 on Aug 09, 2017

    Wrens are wonderful parents. Hopefully, the proud father is still singing? Don't worry about them, this is just the way they are. Four or five babies eat almost constantly, and what you are seeing are parents who are carrying one insect (two at the most) to each of the nestlings. They feed more often during the day, sometimes at night. At that rate, they really are feeding nonstop! Don't interrupt the parents or bother the nestlings; they'll be gone before you know it.

  • FL FL on Aug 09, 2017

    Great eye Sandra! "The nest is right outside my window. I've timed the parents' trips. From daylight to dusk, seldom does more than two minutes elapse between feedings. Observers whose patience exceeds mine have counted over 1000 feedings to a house wren brood in one day." Wow! That's a good way to lose baby weight! Anyway, read this birdwatcher's site and her observations about the pretty wrens: http://www.birdwatching.com/stories/house_wren.html  ; Have fun!

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Aug 09, 2017

    We feed our babies 24 hours a day until they sleep through the night, why not birds. Babies are babies and require all day and night care.

  • Sandi Sandi on Aug 10, 2017

    That's necessary and their program has worked for quite a few years!

  • Ken Ken on Aug 10, 2017

    You should show them the answers to this article and respectfully request that they adhere to a curfew. I'm thinking not after 9PM or before 7AM would be reasonable. Contact your Homeowner's Association if they refuse to be reasonable.

  • Marianne Perry Marianne Perry on Aug 10, 2017

    Babies eat 24/7; keep a bird feeder nearby, as well as bubbling water to help.

  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on Aug 10, 2017

    I had to laugh at this. The little wrens have run us off our front porch. They have babies every year in the birdhouse and they screech at us every time we open the front door. We give them space while they raise their family. By then it is too hot to sit outside. There will be no bird houses on my newly decked out back deck!!!!