Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

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Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:59 pm

I am so excited I have had these two owl finches since April and could not determine male or female. It wasn't until last week that I saw mating several times that I got my hopes up.. This morning I went in to say good morning and noticed one of the owls in the nest just sitting there. I wonder what is going on so after it left the nest I took a peek and I found 3 yes 3 eggs #-o . I have been dreaming of having baby owls... This can't be happening but it is.... I haven't checked to see if they are fertile as I wanted to get in and out fast so as not to scare them. Now its a wait and see game..... =D> =D>
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by lovemyfinch » Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:14 pm

So happy for you Sherry =D> Here`s hoping they are fertile and they make excellent parents [-o< [-o<
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by debbie276 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:26 pm

YAY!!!
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by Queen_Bee » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:01 pm

Oh Sherry that's awesome! I'm getting two owl girls in October to be mates with my 2 males. I cannot wait to breed them!
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:28 pm

Any idea what size clutch they have?
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by lovemyfinch » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:29 pm

Mine have laid between 6 and 7 eggs 8) Now if I could just teach them that after they hatch, they have to be fed #-o
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:31 pm

Are they not good parents? I am hoping mine are.... [-o<
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by annague » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:15 pm

Sherry that is fabulous! Keep us posted.

I think whether they are good parents or not varies greatly and may also depend on their experience level.

Cindy may read this and have some more insightful comments -- I just have two pairs and they have been molting/separated for the last few months but I did have a good experience with one pairs skills -- they were excellent parents even though I lost all but one of the clutch of five after weaning. :(
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:52 pm

Oh that's awful! I hope they have good luck I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by 6finchfriends » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:30 pm

8) =D> =D> Woot-woot! Finally, Owls on our side of the continent :wink: :wink: I'm very excited for you! fingers crossed for sweet cuddily baby owls and good parents!!! =D> =D> 8) (I may want to buy some from you one day :D !
Shhhh :-$ don't tell my husband... :wink:
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:39 am

What those birds!! Oh I have had those a long time... :wink:

That's what I always said to my hubby when he asked about a pair of shoes Oh these old shoes. #-o

Would love to sell you some. I go to Olympia once in a while.
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by lovemyfinch » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:03 am

ranchnanny wrote:What those birds!! Oh I have had those a long time... :wink:

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So glad I'm not alone in this one. :lol: I tell him, I was wondering how many months it would take you to notice these ones. =D> =D>
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by Queen_Bee » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:08 am

ranchnanny wrote:What those birds!! Oh I have had those a long time... :wink:

That's what I always said to my hubby when he asked about a pair of shoes Oh these old shoes. #-o
I'll have to try that... :mrgreen:
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Re: Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by finchmix22 » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:24 am

ranchnanny wrote:Any idea what size clutch they have?
Mine usually lay four eggs at a time. Congratulations.
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Re: Update Holy Cow!!! My Owls are Laying

Post by ranchnanny » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:33 pm

I checked the Owl nest this morning and i found 5 beautiful eggs. =D>
She spends lots of time in the nest wonder if she is done laying.
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