UPDATE on hen not sitting

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UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by ranchnanny » Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:38 pm

Finally we have success!! My waterslager hen finally has 2 chicks that have fledged. There were 4 chicks hatched but one died in nest soon after hatching and the other fledged early but was injured and died.

These two are doing well and look healthy. Mom is doing a great job feeding them I removed the dad cause she didn't want him around kept chasing him and pecking at him.....

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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by debbie276 » Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:55 pm

Very nice!
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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by lyzzyjayne » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:20 pm

Oh My Goodness! Precious!
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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by 30 Seconds to Bob » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:26 pm

Congrats on the waterslager babies! Had I gotten involved with waterslagers instead of timbrados, I'd probably still have a bunch of canaries. I hear that their song is very soft and unique - totally unobnoxious. I've heard it online but never in person. I've never even seen a waterslager for sale in Florida. Bob
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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by Sam007 » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:13 pm

They are so cute!
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by ranchnanny » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:16 am

30 seconds to Bob the male of this pair can really hold a note its amazing. He is one of my best singers.
I have 6 males a mix of Staffords, American Singers and just the 1 Waterslager. I am hoping one of the chicks is a male.

Thanks everyone for your comments.....
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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by Mexicancanary » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:40 pm

Ahhh, they are adorable. Best of luck with them. Are you keeping them both???
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Re: UPDATE on hen not sitting

Post by ranchnanny » Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:01 pm

I don't think I will keep any unless one is a male and sings well. I have 6 males (different kinds) so I have reached my limit for space. I sell them to the local pet shop.
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