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lovemyfinch
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by lovemyfinch » Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:47 am
Thanks everyone
Unfortunately no pics until they fledge.
I am watching the privacy part Liz.
They have already gotten used to the solid divider going in. I just did a quick check this morning as she didn`t leave the nest as nervously as usual. Usually I just go to change out the eggfood and she leaves, but this morning I just knew something was up when she didn`t seem quite as nervous
Janine
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by Queen_Bee » Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:05 am
Wonderful news Janine!
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4 chatty Zebras, 4 Societies,
2 Owl boys and 2 Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus (on some eggs)
and 6 Masked Grass Finches ... so far!
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by lovemyfinch » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:57 am
Just wanted to give a quick update. Both babies are now hatched and appear to be doing well. I am still keeping an eye on the male, but for now he appears to be doing his fatherly duties and helping out with the feedings
BTW I wish that I could take pics of these little ones
they are so much bigger as hatchlings than any of the other species I have
Going by the size of the parents this is quite an unexpected twist.
Janine
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by dfcauley » Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:17 am
This is great news Janine! We can see the pictures when they fledge.... can't wait!!!!
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by 6finchfriends » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:52 pm
It's always exciting to hear about harder to breed species having babies!
How many days until they fledge? Good Luck Janine!!!!
Trish
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~1 Cockatoo~1 Sun Conure~1 Green Cheek Conure~1 Parotlet~1 dog~ many pond fish & a 7ft Red Tailed Boa, Little Niki
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by lovemyfinch » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:56 pm
They fledge at 2 weeks, so I would assume another 13 days
Janine
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by L in Ontario » Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:02 pm
Liz
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by lovemyfinch » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:59 pm
Unfortunately, I will not be showing fledgling pics this time around
First baby was found dead at the bottom of the cage 3 days ago, and today (thanks Irene and the power outages
) I just found the second baby passed away on the cage floor.
Worst part is, we were half way home
Janine
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by debbie276 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:07 pm
So sorry Janine
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by lovemyfinch » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:31 pm
Thanks Debbie
We will get those cuban babies one day
Janine
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by finchmix22 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:51 pm
I am sorry to hear you lost the hatchlings.
We all were looking forward to seeing them grow. I pray next time goes better.
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by L in Ontario » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:53 pm
That's so sad - I'm sorry Janine.
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by 6finchfriends » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:57 pm
Oh sad news
Sorry Janine. They did such a good job. Do you think the storm scared them? Next time I hope will be a success!
Trish
8 adorable Society finch ~ 4 beautiful Gouldian finch
~1 Cockatoo~1 Sun Conure~1 Green Cheek Conure~1 Parotlet~1 dog~ many pond fish & a 7ft Red Tailed Boa, Little Niki
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by Queen_Bee » Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:07 am
Sad news - I can relate. My RCCBs tossed a whole clutch just a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully your Cubans will do better next time.
Jacqui
4 chatty Zebras, 4 Societies,
2 Owl boys and 2 Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus (on some eggs)
and 6 Masked Grass Finches ... so far!
