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My Orange Cheek babies fledged this morning. 2 came out yesterday but went back in the nest last night. This morning 4 are out! I don't know if more are in the nest or not. Sally is coming over this morning to band them for me.

Does anyone have experience with Orange Cheeks? do you know if the babies return to the nest at night for a while?

Trisha

Congratulations, they are so precious !!! Love to see pictures of babies !!

Congratulations!

Trisha

How wonderful!

That's the type of news I like to hear on a sunny Saturday morning.

They look amazing

I love Orange Cheeks, they are darling little birds.

Trisha

Wow! Wonderful way to start out the morning! Just beautiful!! Enjoy watching them explore!

Congrats, well done!

Yes, it's normal for fledgelings to return to the nest to sleep.

Btw, what food did the parents raise them on?

These babies are so cute! Unfortunately, the very first one I banded seemed to be having trouble. It was falling over in the bottom of the cage, acting like it had a stroke. Trisha told me later that it had passed. I don't know if it was something I did or what, but I felt so sad to have lost one.

Sally it wasn't your fault. Everyone else is doing fine. I appreciate all your help and advice.

Sorry to hear about your loss but a huge congrats on the other chicks i don't think i have heard of very many people raising orange cheeked waxbills, what did you feed the parents?

I feed them egg food, herb salad, seed, millet, dried blood worms, and live mealworms. Thanks!

Trisha

How are the little darlings today???

They are doing great!

Trisha just noticed your post your babies are adorable I keep thinking some day I may find a few of them,not much to choose here in MA always wanted them.they are adorable

Babies are doing fine!

Barbara if you are ever in Texas I'll be glad to help you with some if I still have them!