We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

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We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cindy » Tue May 17, 2011 7:36 am

A few pictures of the little ones taking a peek at me....

There is a fledgling out and a couple in the doorway, guess they are trying to decide when to venture out.
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cartel » Tue May 17, 2011 7:42 am

That chick looks good Cindy, and really serious too... :lol:
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by debbie276 » Tue May 17, 2011 7:51 am

You know they are just waiting for you to turn your back. :lol:
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cindy » Tue May 17, 2011 8:08 am

Thank you.....he does look serious, a little toughy. He has been out since Saturday, bouncing around, hanging out in a spare nest, following the parents around.

The one thing I noticed about this clutch is they are not as vocal, not begging constantly like the first clutch was. You could hear the first clutch way before they fledged and before and after feeding, these seem more content, bigger. So perhaps some of the issues with the first clutch had to do with first time parents not feeding enough. Not sure but I am happy to have this clutch...at times I think I see 4 but I won't know until the all come out. I will feel better once they all wean and are doing well.

I kept the parents on probiotics the entire time as well as treating in the early stages after hatching with Ronivet S. Hopefully this has helped with this clutch.

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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cindy » Tue May 17, 2011 8:15 am

I definately see 4 babies....3 poked their heads out and Mr. Serious was on the perch with mom and dad!!! =D>

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Post by lovemyfinch » Tue May 17, 2011 8:52 am

Beautiful shots of beautiful babies Cindy =D> =D> =D>
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cindy » Tue May 17, 2011 8:54 am

Thank you Janine...I don't know...it seems everytime I see this sight even with zebras it makes my heart flutter a bit!!!!

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Post by WhiteMagicWoman » Tue May 17, 2011 9:00 am

Beautiful owls! :mrgreen:
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Post by Oshtay » Tue May 17, 2011 9:02 am

Beautiful owls! I can't wait to get some myself!
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by cindy » Tue May 17, 2011 9:17 am

Thank you...they are such sweet birds!

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Post by FeatherHarp » Tue May 17, 2011 10:15 am

What a cutie Pie...I never met an Owl I didn't like! :lol:

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Post by Mozelle » Tue May 17, 2011 10:20 am

So sweet - and yep... serious :)

Great pic Cindy!
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by Sally » Tue May 17, 2011 12:36 pm

Congrats, cindy! That baby is absolutely adorable--and yes, he does look serious! :lol: And three more to fledge, that's fabulousl. Aren't Owls wonderful?
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Post by dfcauley » Tue May 17, 2011 12:58 pm

Well Cindy aren't you just the successful little owl breeder???? :lol: :lol: Congrats once again!!!
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Re: We have peeking.....of the owl kind!!!

Post by BigBear0007 » Tue May 17, 2011 1:01 pm

He's a cutie!!
Got to get a pair soon!

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