Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
then goto a carwash that sprays the under carriage
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
then goto a carwash that sprays the under carriage
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
then goto a carwash that sprays the under carriage
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
"fray" <groups@hatle.net> wrote in message
news:1120154736.693480.105620@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
Replace your universal joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
Replace your universal joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
Guest
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
Replace your universal joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
Replace your universal joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fray wrote:
>
> So I go on vacation for 2 weeks and leave my Jeep in the front
> driveway.... Yesterday I'm driving around and hear
> "chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp" constantly after driving away.
>
> Apparently some bird decided that my jeep would be a great place to
> nest and have a family!
>
> As far as I can tell the nest is somewhere in the back, possibly by the
> back gas tank. I can hear them, but I havn't been able to see them.
> I'm afraid now that I've driven away and returned the momma bird won't
> come back and the little ones will die (and stink).
>
> I'm really not sure where the nest is... I don't see any straw or
> anything sticking out anywhere, so it's got to be way up there
> somewhere.
>
> My question is:
>
> 1) Anyone have any idea where there is enough room for a bird to nest?
> (On top of the tank maybe?)
>
> 2) If I do leave the nest for a few weeks.. what damage might be
> possible? Wiring is what I'm mostly afraid of..
>
> 3) Any idea how to get in there and clean out the nest? Do I need to
> drop the fuel tank? If so anyone have any pointers?
>
> Thanx!
> --Mark
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
I know there's a space between the body and frame
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
Guest
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Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
I know there's a space between the body and frame
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Birds in my Jeep TJ?!
I know there's a space between the body and frame
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
behind the rear wheels. Did you look there?
fray wrote:
> Just an FYI, I have verified the birds are not in the spare tire
> carrier. They're definatly in the back under the jeep and possibly
> above the gas tank (or behind it or???)
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with this.. I'm not
> sure a power washer will help simply because I'm not sure where to
> wash.
>
> Even if the birds survive and flee my jeep.. I'm afraid of the stench
> of rotting nest. (The jeep definatly smells "outdoorsy" compared to
> when I left for vacation... so I suspect there is probably a
> significant amount of bird crap somewhere.)
>
