First attempt at hand feed.

Fraza · Post by **Fraza** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:27 pm

kyle oh yeh he looks great another 11 and he should have feathers starting

Post by **Babs _Owner** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:18 pm

kyle

Yay!!! Good job Kyle!!

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:09 pm

Fraza Babs
Thank you it's been a great experience. I'm not sure but I'm thinking he's going to be blue. There is a 50-50 chance but from the coloring of his feather starting they seem more grayish blue than green.

Post by **Babs _Owner** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:32 pm

kyle

What color is his middle nodules? If it's yellow you know its going to be a greenback. However I have had green/blue that had white nodules. It's anyones guess now.

Makes you smile when you look back and remember how incredibly tiny he was, doesn't it?

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:05 pm

Babs
They were white nodules in the center. At the time I thought maybe it was wishful thinking. LOL. I noticed his skin was a paler color than the typical green babies. But now that I can see the tips of the feathers I'm quite certain he will be blue. I wish I could tell if it were male or female it will be awhile before I know.
Hard to believe how quickly they grow. It's a good thing!

Post by **Babs _Owner** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:53 pm

kyle

Yeah blueback babies are much paler when hatched. ;)

lem2bert · Post by **lem2bert** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:56 pm

kyle

How precious !!

It is amazing the difference 11 days make...congratulations !! You sure are doing a great job....and perhaps a blueback ...how exciting

good luck

Post by **lovezebs** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:27 pm

kyle

Looks like a Blue baby to me, but then I'm no expert.

I do believe that white middle nodules mean Blue baby, if I remember right.

What colour are the parents?

Glad to see that he's thriving.

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:11 pm

lovezebs
These are the parents. The dad is split for blue and they are both split for white breast.

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:41 pm

A couple of more pictures.
I showed this picture to a few people who said to me he looks burnt to a crisp! LOL. Their skin is so shiny and dark. I must admit they aren't much of a looker at this stage.

Post by **lovezebs** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:15 am

kyle

The parents are lovely, as is your Crispy baby... now there's a good name, Crispin, lol.

His eyes should be opening in a few days, I imagine, and then you'll make a real connection with him, and he with you.

kyle · Post by **kyle** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 1:22 pm

Hi all Just a update Blueberry is two weeks old today.

Fraza · Post by **Fraza** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 4:04 pm

Looks like he’s starting abit of white in the wings

Post by **lovezebs** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:00 pm

kyle Fraza

Happy 2 week Birthday Blueberry

Fraser...
What you're seeing are the sheaths of his feathers, if my eyes serve me right.

Fraza · Post by **Fraza** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:03 pm

lovezebs yeh that’s what I’m seeing aswell but when zoom in there is white ones coming out and this is usually turns into a white feather does it ???

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