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mystery baby

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:21 pm
by dfcauley
There is always something strange going on in a mixed aviary...or at least in mine. :shock: But this one has me really baffled.
My cherry finches have raised around 6 babies total. They were again sitting on two eggs. One of them hatched and it was NOT a cherry finch.
Misty thinks it is a society finch, but I am not convinced even though I don't know what else it could be. It is very light skinned almost albino looking. What is even more amazing is how well it is being fed even though it is not one of their own and it is the only one in there. Any guesses on what it could be???

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:31 pm
by L in Ontario
Does it have any down/fluff on it already? I can't tell from the pics. It could well be a Society. You also might be able to match the mouth markings with one on here -

http://www.efinch.com/gape.htm

Do keep us updated!

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:55 pm
by nixity
It looks how my fawn societies looked as babies :)

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:25 pm
by dfcauley
okay... so maybe it is a society finch. :lol:
Isn't that great I can use my cherry finches to foster? ha! =D>

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:16 pm
by cindy
Donna...it is a good day isn't it! :wink: :wink: What a cutie!

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:13 am
by Domenic
I think the societies realized they were forced to feed a cherry baby, so they returned the favor. :lol:

Re: mystery baby

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:31 am
by lovemyfinch
Wonderful surprises you have in your aviary Donna. =D>