I saw the response to your post on the Container Forum but I was wondering if you might try involving him in your gardening? Maybe give him a pot of his own to take care of. He can plant some sunflower seeds or something that sprouts quickly and you might even eventually be able to put him to work "helping". ;-) Start 'em young I say!

Hello adams403, I am in the same situation as far as feeding goes. My pairs eggs just hatched yesterday. I have the two hole feeder with the clear sides. I have removed one side and put some dried mealworms and bluebird treat in it. I also sat a dish on the ground next to it. It's been a week and I have yet to see them go in the feeder or take from the plate, although the last few days something has been eating from the plate on the ground. I think it takes time and patients. Try removing a plexi glass side until they learn to eat from the feeder, then put it back on and they will figure it out. A few years back when I lived with my parents I had a pair eating out of the two hole feeder on a shepards hook so I know they can do it. I would like to invite you to join the bluebird nut cafe and we will provide you with all you need to know about these birds. It is way more active and you will get fast answers to your questions. Hope to see you there. http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/ -Tyler

I'm not sure about this, but I thought I read once that the Salvation Army helps people find each other. You could call your local unit and ask. If they cannot help you, maybe they could give you some suggestions of where to go. It may take some digging and some time. If you go into it knowing that the results could be good or bad, then I say go for it. I'm very sorry about your health issues and know you must feel so frightened. I hope you'll keep us posted here on how it goes. Take care. Best wishes, Susan

I like the New Venitian Gold. I too have to keep my outdated oak cabinets. But with the Persian Brown granite I selected, they will look fine. We are in the middle of our remodel. This site has been invaluable. Budget is probably the most important consideration for most. Keep things in perspective. Good luck and post after pictures.