Bird in Cabin?

G

Golfman25

Well-known member
Member
Joined
Jan 1, 2000
RO Number
1239
Messages
747
How the hell did a bird get into my cabin over the winter? I opened up the boat a few weeks ago and noticed some thing cushions, counters, tables, etc. It looked like paint? I finally figured it out that it is bird crap. Other than that, I find no evidence of any creatures.

Boat was closed, locked, and covered all winter. I can't figure out where the sob got in.

Any ideas? And what the best way to clean the cushions? Thanks in advance.
 
If it's still in there and dead your nose will lead you to it soon enough! Can't say I have ever heard of this problem before. As far as cleaning the interior perhaps steam cleaning?
Bill
 
quote:
Originally posted by Flutterby

Are you sure it is a bird?????

Click to expand...


No, not positive. But what would leave that kind of excrement -- mainly white, with some traces of brown in it? Spiders leave little black specs. Like I said, it took me a while to figure it out -- that is wasn't paint or something. What else could it be?
 
A few years ago, I was refurbishing a 24' cruiser next to our garage. Just when i had finished, a squirrel family decided to move in. They seemed to love the orange-colored ignition wires. Long story short - they did over 500 deer (parts) damage to the engine and cabin, besides ripping up many wires. Intruders can be a real problem. It could be any number of rodents, including mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, cats, etc. I suggest you do a very, very careful and complete search of every square inch of the boat, especially below deck. Watch out that you do not get attacked if the creature(s) is/are still in the boat. If it's all clear, I recommend a professional detailer come in and clean and deodorize the boat. The creature may have marked his/her territory with urine, a smell you don't want on a hot summer day. In the future, I suggest you spread clothes-dryer sheets throughout your boat when you put it away for the winter. My understanding is that the aroma keeps critters out. Good luck. Hy
 
Long years ago my Ex heard a noise in our wood stove.
No more Superstitious person exists. Thinking it might be a Hoodoo, she opened the door to see.
A small bird flew out. In his panic he crashed into her hair as he made his mad dash for freedom.
She ran screeching down the hall. Something about an "Eagle was trying to eat me!"

The Bird made several circuits of the living room and kitchen. Jettisoning his 'cargo' as he went. Positioning himself for Hi speed turns and long distance flight to freedom.
Finally he found an exit, down the Hallway.
About the time he was outta sight, he ran right into my Ex who was coming back up the Hallway toward us for help to escape the Eagle.
More Screeching...
Finally the boy opened the back door and the Eagle made his exit.

When it came to cleaning up the "Jettisoned cargo" the Vacuam cleaner and a wet sponge did the trick.
I put a screen around the Chimney cap the next day.

I seriously doubt you can keep wildlife from exploring small hidy-holes looking for a place to build a nest.
 
Birds have been known to nest in exhaust outlets during off season.
 
Years ago we used to go diving 15 miles off Moriches Inlet L.I. Usually we would spend 2 days rolling around off shore and to get our early morning dives before we had to head back to L.I.
Anyhow each time we would go out to dive which was at least 2x a month at ,while at anchor in 120+' a small bird would land on board into the cabin and immediately fall asleep.IT would stay aboard, eat some bread and water until it sensed that we were just a few miles from Shore and then take off...I was always sad to see them go and yes they would poop before taking off. They were fed and enjoyed a easy ride back to the Mainland ...Who had to straighten up the Cabin, why yes "Da Capt."
 
Every spring we find birds nesting under the hatch that covers the windlass. I have yet to see any of the birds make it to the chain locker but I often wonder if it's a possibility.
 
Ok. It was a bird. And a pretty big one. Found him doa in the head. Scared the crap out of me. Still can't figure out how he got in.
 
If he was in the head, maybe the cause of death was someone scaring the crap out of HIM.
 
"Found him doa in the head. Scared the crap out of me." At least you were in the right place for that! I hope you don't have two messes to clean up now:)

He probably got in just before the boat was covered for the winter.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top