How to Remove Bird Nests With a Chimney Sweep

A few varieties of bird species tend to make their nests inside closed spaces, such as your chimney; the chimney swift, which was named after its nesting habits, is one such bird. If you suspect there is a bird's nest in your chimney, do not use your fireplace. The nest is a serious fire hazard. Hire a professional chimney sweep to take care of the nest for you, but be careful about which one you hire.

Instructions

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  Figure out when you want to remove the nest. If there are baby birds in the nest, you may want to wait until they are grown to remove the nest.
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  Ask the chimney sweeps you're considering about their experience and methods. The chimney sweep you choose should have experience dealing with nests and knowledge of local wildlife. Special handling is needed for an endangered or protected bird species.
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  Consult with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator if there are live birds or eggs in the nest. The chimney sweep with experience dealing with nests should know of a rehabilitator he can recommend. All nest removal practices should be humane and in accordance with local regulations.
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  Get a few references from the chimney sweep you're planning to hire. Ideally, the references should be people who hired the chimney sweep to remove a bird nest. Talk to the people and ask about the chimney sweep's methods and results.
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  Monitor the chimney sweep while the nest is being removed. Be sure he follows all methods that were previously agreed upon for removing the nest. If eggs or live birds are present, the wildlife rehabilitator should also be present.

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