Found a whole bird's nest in a chimney over in Maplewood

It was a huge one, completely blocking the flue. The homeowner had no idea (they said the fireplace 'just felt a little weak' last winter). Anyone have a good method for removing them without making a total mess in the living room?

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black.claire25d ago

Honestly, that's a professional's job. Trying to pull that down yourself is how you get a living room that looks like a crime scene and a very angry bird family. Their "weak fireplace" feeling was probably a carbon monoxide backup waiting to happen. Call a chimney sweep, pay the money, and be glad they found it before next winter.

reeseb7325d ago

My uncle in Toledo tried to clear a nest himself back in 2012. He ended up with two very upset raccoons in his sunroom and a bill from animal control that was DOUBLE what a sweep would have cost. You're totally right, @black.claire, that "weak" feeling is such a huge red flag people miss. It's wild how much trouble a blocked chimney can cause, way beyond just some soot.