Rosey Bourkes Babies...

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Rosey Bourkes Babies...

Post by poohbear » Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:26 pm

I saw the hen off the nest today, so dived in to check the nestbox.
Three cracking chicks fully feathered and should be on the perch in about ten days.A nestbox full of pink....magic!

And boy the racket they make!!....a long threatening rattle...may not put a predator off but it made me jump. :D
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Post by lovemyfinch » Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:30 pm

That's wonderful , now we wait patiently for the pics :wink:
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Post by annague » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:21 pm

Or....not so patiently! :D

Can't wait to see those babies!
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Post by B CAMP » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:22 pm

I didn't think you peeked :shock:
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Post by L in Ontario » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:27 pm

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Post by cindy » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:56 pm

Congratulations on the little ones!!! The day they fledge we want pictures!!!!! :D

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Post by CandoAviary » Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:59 pm

Wonderful news that tickled me pink :D Congrats!
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Post by MLaRue » Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:46 pm

I've been looking at the Bourkes lately and I have to say their babies are some of the cutest little puff balls I've ever seen! =D>

Congrats Paul :)
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Post by poohbear » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:10 am

B CAMP wrote:I didn't think you peeked :shock:
Good news
I don't normally...but with the hen bourke sitting so tight I have to take the opportunity to check when she comes off the nest.That's how last week I discovered two dead chicks in this box and removed the bodies :( These three are equal size and appear healthy and strong,certainly very vocal.
Last night was our first frost and I'm keeping a close eye for any chicks that need help.(minimal heating supplied to keep the cold out,but not as warm as I'd like for chicks.Power costs are horrendous here so I have to hope the birds will put up with lower temperatures.)

Two bicheno chicks have flown and disappeared into the foliage...the third was dead in the box. :( Not a good year for them,I have had a few deaths of fully feathered chicks...I'm hoping the young parents will improve their rearing skills in the new year.They have a constant supply of eggfood,that's as far as I can help.
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Post by mickp » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:43 am

Congrats Paul, a beautiful ( but noisy)bird. Hope they all make it
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Post by poohbear » Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:39 am

Ta Mick...but they aren't noisy when adult...just the opposite.
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Post by dfcauley » Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:40 pm

B CAMP wrote:I didn't think you peeked :shock:

Everybody peeks! :wink:
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Post by MLaRue » Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:11 pm

dfcauley wrote:
B CAMP wrote:I didn't think you peeked :shock:

Everybody peeks! :wink:
Isn't that the truth! :lol:
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