She laid an egg! (Funny picture)

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Corkysgirl
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She laid an egg! (Funny picture)

Post by Corkysgirl » Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:13 am

My 10 year old finch laid all these eggs in a row. They all had very thick shells too, and she never became egg bound. Now this was long before I knew anything about getting egg bound, that letting them lay so many eggs will make them calcium deficient, or anything else. It really is a miracle my bird is alive. That's why I never take credit for her longevity. Before I met all of you on this website, I didn't know what I was doing except I had to feed and water them. I had no idea about scaly mites, heat lamps, sick cages or anything else. You've really helped me a lot! =D>
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Well, out of all these eggs, or any thereafter, there never was a hatchling born. She did successfully foster two chicks, which made me happy, and she loved every minute of it. I'm happy for every day she's still with me because I know it's really just a gift I received!

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Re: She laid an egg! (Funny picture)

Post by MiaCarter » Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:37 am

Oh my goodness! That is a LOT of eggs!
I did a quick count and got approx 30 for the ones we can see in that pic!
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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Re: She laid an egg! (Funny picture)

Post by Corkysgirl » Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:19 am

I didn't count them. She was an egg laying machine. It's amazing how thick they were, about 3x as thick as any other finch egg I ever saw. I guess that's why she never got egg bound, or even the threat of it. Had a good calcium level for some reason. I was shocked the day I found them! She didn't have a mate at that time so I never looked to see if she laid eggs. One day I saw all those and boy was I surprised!!! :)

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Post by Olympic_Aiairies » Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:40 pm

Oh my goodness that's a lot of eggs!!!!!!
Heidi

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Zebra Finches (multiple color mutations including Eumo), Green Singing Finches.
Coming soon Stafford Canaries and Button Quail

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Re: She laid an egg! (Funny picture)

Post by lovezebs » Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:59 pm

Corkysgirl
WOW!!! :shock: !!!
~Elana~

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