What if the babies fall out of the nest?

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What if the babies fall out of the nest?

Post by livinonaprayer » Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:27 pm

Is there any precaution I can take in the event the babies fall out of the nest?
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Post by jamezyboo21 » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:28 pm

My friend just picks them up and put them back in the nest. And they do just fine.
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Post by beccafigs » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:06 pm

I had that happen with my societies; I was there when it happened so I just scooped it up and stuck it back in. They all survived. :)

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Post by livinonaprayer » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:43 pm

Whew! Good to know.
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Post by atarasi » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:54 pm

Ravvyn has a good idea of placing a soft towel under the nest just in case.
A good idea, especially if it's a long way down.

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Post by Ravyn » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:55 pm

Yeah, that's what I did. My goulds tossed their babies and they ended up with the societies. One was determined to constantly get up in the door of the nest and so was continuously falling out. I folded up a towel and made a pad just under the nest to cushion her fall and make a shorter descent.

Just keep in mind you've got to keep changing it because it gets pooped on.

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Post by livinonaprayer » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:21 am

The towel sounds like a good idea. When the time comes that's what I'll do. See.....I knew you guys would have a solution.
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Post by dfcauley » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:07 pm

I always worry about his as my nest are about 6 feet from the gound.

So far..... it hasn't happend, but it is always a fear of mine.

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