society finches fostering bccb - update

BirdCrazy · Post by **BirdCrazy** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:46 pm

I love hearing when a foster does a good job but hate to hear about when they don't. Sorry you lost your babies Donna. I had a terrible time with my Societies that I used to have and they wouldn't even raise their own babies so I was scared away from them. Sounds like your baby is an Owl as they are quite loud beggars and it probably just got fed most of the food. I hope it continues to do ok for you!

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:04 pm

These society finches have never refused to feed before. Don't know what happened this time.
I don't really know what to do about my bccb. They keep on trying to breed. I have taken down all the nest in my aviary except for the ones in use...... they built a make shift nest in a tree and laid two eggs before I realized it. I have taken the nest down and tossed the eggs. I may give them a chance to try again, but since I have so many babies right now I really don't want to fool with it at the moment.

I did confirm that the baby in the nest with my society finches is an owl. It has already begun getting the owl markings. Will get a picture soon.
They are so cute!

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:11 pm

Wow - that's awesome re the Owl baby!! Hooray! Can't wait for baby pics!

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:23 am

Did somebody mention an Owl baby!!?? Where...where?

Donna....hurry up with that Owl pic!

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:13 am

FeatherHarp wrote:Did somebody mention an Owl baby!!?? Where...where?

Donna....hurry up with that Owl pic!

I will get it tonight is possible. How about your babies. Do you know how many you have yet?

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:20 am

As promised.....Here is a picture of the one lone owl baby that is doing so great! Hoorah for my society finches after all.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:57 am

OMG he's a beauty and definitely an Owl baby! Gotta luv Societies for saving eggs and chicks!

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:23 am

Oh...how cute he is!! I hope I get to see mine come out of the nest in a few days.

How old is he Donna?

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:21 am

FeatherHarp wrote:Oh...how cute he is!! I hope I get to see mine come out of the nest in a few days.

How old is he Donna?

He is about one week from fledging. That isn't the best picture, but he is adorable! I just love to see baby owls. I think they are my favorite babies.

BirdCrazy · Post by **BirdCrazy** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:32 pm

I agree they are the cutest!! Very sweet looking Donna, congrats! I have handfed quite a few of those sweeties and love that age. We had one named Hoot that we absolutely loved. She died of egg binding at 8 months old. We were sick! Good luck with the baby Donna!!

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:55 pm

He fledged yesterday. And that little stinker can fly! I had to catch him up and band him tonight. wow..... should of done it earlier.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:03 pm

Awww look at him way up in the highest corner - way to go little fella! Congrats on yet another fledgling Donna!

Weavers.com · Post by **Weavers.com** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:59 pm

i understand you guys' pain with societies. mine wont even sit on their clutch let alone rear the chicks.

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:31 pm

How adorable!! He is King Of The Hill er "Plant"!