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Post by Budgies Retreat on Apr 21, 2015 21:45:49 GMT
The two eggs I took from Mim and placed under Mildred were infertile, so she has none now bless her. Mim just has her two infertile eggs left, and they'll stay for a few more days to protect the little one until he is about 5 days old, then I'll remove them.
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Post by Hezz on Apr 22, 2015 0:35:35 GMT
Oh, well, could be better; could be worse.  The birdies are beginners as well, so guess miracles shouldn't be expected.  |
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Post by jellybean on Apr 22, 2015 7:00:51 GMT
Lots to look forward to, for you, and for us.
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Post by budgiefriend on Apr 22, 2015 13:46:03 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by Budgies Retreat on Apr 22, 2015 22:13:32 GMT
Oh, well, could be better; could be worse. The birdies are beginners as well, so guess miracles shouldn't be expected. I am very happy that I have got 2 baby buds, even though there were 13 eggs between the two girls. I will say that they caught me on the hop a bit. I haven't had the best last 6 months having lost my sister unexpectedly, and having to arrange the funeral, contact with the coroner, and then the long wait for the inquest, but it has all now passed, so I am moving on as best I can. I had to take some time off work through it all, as I took the lead in all of the arrangements and contacts on behalf of my elderly parents and 2 other brothers. They all live up in Lincolnshire, but my sister still lived in East London, so I was the closest, albeit still 100 miles away! Being a police officer for the last 19 years meant that I was probably the best to deal with it all, especially all of the coroner stuff, reports and photos etc, as I could then sanitise it a bit for the rest of my family. However, having dealt with several hundred like instances through work over the years, nothing is like when it's your family, and that really got to me, and I fell into a depressive state.
Anyways, whilst I was off, I noticed Mildred trying to nest in the flight, so I had to quickly get a breeding cage ready for her. Ideally I would've liked to have put them in but close the nest box off (it's actually built in, so not as easy as just taking it off) so that I could get them in the best condition with supplements and fresh food, but there's a mistake I won't make again. Brian and Mim were already paired when I bought them recently, and the previous owner had provided a box for them in their cage, so I just placed them straight into their own breeding cage when I got them home.
I can say that these buds have helped me with my depression, keeping me going and now there are 2 babies, even more so! These guys are a great "pick me up" |
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Post by Hezz on Apr 23, 2015 0:56:39 GMT
They are at that. Sorry to hear of your troubled times, but hopefully they are now behind you. Over the years of this and the previous forum we have had a number of members who have kind of .... been saved .... if that is not too melodramatic a way of putting it ...... by having budgies in their lives. I know they certainly have helped me at (all) times. |
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Post by jellybean on Apr 23, 2015 7:05:55 GMT
I was so sorry Darren to read your last post, what a terrible time your family and you especially must have gone through. These wonderful little birds give us so much joy on a daily basis. I hope they continue to lift your spirits.
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Post by OP on Apr 23, 2015 8:12:37 GMT
Sorry to have read about your tough times recently. These little fellas have so much charm in them it is no wonder they can lift your spirits. Good luck with the new buds. I can tell by your posts that they mean a lot to you. As does everyones who frequent this forum. |
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Post by Budgies Retreat on Apr 23, 2015 9:49:11 GMT
Thanks guys, it has been an absolutely horrible time, but a corner has been turned. Thank you for your support, it really does mean a lot. Do you know OP now that they have baby buds, they do mean so much more. To know that I have helped bring new life into the flock is a massive boost. I'm not looking at mass breeding, or selling on, just bringing on my collection. If I can pass a few on to friends that would be nice.
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Post by darrenc271 on Apr 23, 2015 11:13:49 GMT
Sorry to hear ur bad news m8 ken how u feel when i lost my dad was hard but having birds to keep me going something to look forward to each morning .
U will get there bud takes time plenty friends on ere and nice people to talk to.
Think i managed to breed 50 to 60 chicks last time doing it for the hobbie and not in it for the money friends and family got some and for my flock its nice seeing the little chicks grow everyday made me happy
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Post by skysmum on Apr 23, 2015 18:37:56 GMT
A rough year indeed Daz, im so sorry  . Its positive that you have turned the corner and that your buds were part of that, i know my buds always manage to lift my spirits in bad times. Life has to go on as they say and you are bringing new life into yours, a beautiful thing . |
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Post by Budgies Retreat on Apr 24, 2015 18:53:30 GMT
I just got home from work, and checked the birds. Mildred has a brand new egg! This time I have marked it. Surprisingly she allowed me to handle the egg in order to mark it, and all she done was just kissed my hand with the back of her beak, no biting, fighting or squawking. Yesterday I had decided to place in some new shavings, in the vain hope that it might induce a bit of help in getting her "back on the nest", and it may well have worked Actually I have a little confession to make to you all. Here goes....... 2 weeks ago when I candled Mim's eggs, two eggs were clear and two clearly had solid masses, as I wrote previously. So I marked the clear ones with a red cross, and the other two I marked as "1" and "2", however, when I marked "1", the pen tip must have found a weak spot on the shell and pierced it slightly. I promise I was ever so gentle in marking it, and was absolutely shocked to pierce it. I was immediately worried of course. What do I do? I quickly checked Mildred's eggs and candled for a clear egg, as all of her's proved to be, and then opened one and broke a small piece of shell off, and using some of the egg white on my finger, I "painted" Mim's egg with it, and stuck the piece of shell over the piercing. It obviously worked as both of Mim's fertile eggs hatched. I didn't want to say anything in case it didn't hatch, however it certainly proved to be a good decision to make. So if anyone else finds themselves in the same situation, and you have a clear egg going spare, it may just save a future bud. |
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Post by darrenc271 on Apr 24, 2015 20:33:39 GMT
Good thinking and well done m8 glad it turned out well
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Post by Shirls on Apr 25, 2015 6:24:57 GMT
So sorry to read about your probs Budgies Retreat and glad now that you can move on with the help of your budgies. They are little darlings and certainly do keep us sane at troubled times. Looking forward to hearing more and seeing some pictures too.  |
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Post by suesbird on Apr 25, 2015 8:02:10 GMT
Brilliant Daz,
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The birdies are beginners as well, so guess miracles shouldn't be expected. 
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