Blackbelly Fire Finch Babies have RED pearls!

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Blackbelly Fire Finch Babies have RED pearls!

Post by annague » Thu May 05, 2011 5:47 pm

Well my Blackbellied Fire Finches that I showed in a previous post lost their nest on the branch. Strangely enough, the male started building another nest in the SAME place. :roll: (I have since gotten in the aviary cage and 'pinned' some vine branches strategically under their nest to support it). And, they are sitting on eggs again (very faithfully).

Out of the first nest dropped 4 eggs, 2 broke but 2 did not. I took those 2 and my Soc's incubated them. 2 babies hatched but one did not do well and died after the first day.

The second is doing well so far -- the Soc's are not feeding him really good but they are feeding him some so I am supplementing him.

Anyway, the reason for this post is to show everyone the neon red pearls that Blackbelly Fire Finches have (and maybe others too?? -- I just haven't had any babies from my red-billed FF's yet so I don't know for sure.)

Here are pictures of the little guy below. :) He looks a little scary so close up. :shock:

(BTW: He has kind of a dirty mug from me feeding him -- I took the pictures before I wiped him off. :oops: )
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Post by 6finchfriends » Thu May 05, 2011 5:55 pm

Holy Cow! :shock: Neon is right! I think your FF baby is adorable!!!!! Love the feathers on his head! And the bottom photo-so cute! I've never seen an adult even. Thanks for posting and Yay for you! =D> You saved at least one baby and are giving it a good chance! =D> Good luck with the next clutch as well! No more falling nests [-X
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Post by annague » Thu May 05, 2011 6:08 pm

Here is a picture of the mother and father and their nesting site (a re-post).
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Post by L in Ontario » Thu May 05, 2011 6:13 pm

Congratulations on getting one chick from them - fabulous!! The neon red nodes are amazing to me! =D>
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Post by 6finchfriends » Thu May 05, 2011 6:18 pm

My brain... I'm sorry Anna, I did see the photos. I remember you said you pretended not to see the hen since she thought she was hiding. I thought that was so sweet. Is that the nest that fell?
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Post by annague » Thu May 05, 2011 6:39 pm

Yes! I am going to take a picture of their new nest when I get a chance but they are very private little birds so I am giving them another few days before I try.

It's ok... I can't remember stuff a lot, either! :mrgreen:

Oh, something I wanted to add: I saved this little hen from a lady who did not want her because she has no foot -- you can see in the first picture, so I took her. She has been the best little hen -- just sweet as can be, gets along with all the birds and sits on her eggs so consistently calm. I was so disappointed for her and the little male (also a rescue but just because he was not wanted anymore) because their eggs were so close to hatching (3 days) when the nest fell.

Just goes to show you; you never know where or when or in what condition you can help save a bird but what a blessing these 2 have been!
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Post by lovemyfinch » Thu May 05, 2011 6:42 pm

He is just adorable Anna, good luck [-o<
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Post by L in Ontario » Thu May 05, 2011 6:53 pm

Best not to disturb them - let them sit. That's more important than pics. [-o< [-o<
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Post by BigBear0007 » Thu May 05, 2011 8:06 pm

Fantastic pics Anna!!
That is amazing!

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Post by Sally » Thu May 05, 2011 8:36 pm

Anna, that is amazing! That first photo of the fledgling is as good as any I have seen on mouth marking sites. =D> And the second photo makes me think of E.T. :lol:
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Post by Queen_Bee » Thu May 05, 2011 8:49 pm

Wow - super photos! And I think that is one cute baby, even though it reminds me of those Chines Crested "Ugly" dogs (who are also adorable!). Love the red nodes. Fingers crossed that the wee one thrives for you!
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Post by MLaRue » Thu May 05, 2011 9:50 pm

That is super neat! I love the Fires - too bad we aren't seeing many anymore.

Great parents! =D>

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Post by 6finchfriends » Fri May 06, 2011 12:03 am

That's a heart warming story! Two unwanted fire finches that ended up being rescued from a life of woe, falling in love and raising a family. You've got a soap opera going there... or a best seller :wink: It's wonderful of you to rescue them! We have two rescued parrots. I keep checking Craigs List for finches in our area but so far no luck. Anyway, Your FF are beautiful! Can't wait to see updated photos of the little one you saved. How are the Societies doing with it now?
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Post by CandoAviary » Fri May 06, 2011 5:17 pm

Queen_Bee wrote:Wow - super photos! And I think that is one cute baby, even though it reminds me of those Chines Crested "Ugly" dogs (who are also adorable!). Love the red nodes. Fingers crossed that the wee one thrives for you!

The first thought that came to my mind was Chinese Crested :D
Best of luck with him Anna, and hope the next nest stays together :shock:

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Post by Queen_Bee » Fri May 06, 2011 5:55 pm

I think your baby is cuter than this Anna... although for an ugly dog, it is kinda cute :shock:
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