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Post by Learner on Jun 4, 2015 4:41:20 GMT
Need more photos, Learner!  Pretty please??? All sitting on the perch being big boys would be lovely ....... Mum too, if she likes.   I have just spoken to them about posing on the perch and although they are happy to oblige presently they are preoccupied stuffing their beaks with breakfast! It is 5:30am after all. Tom is fluffing feathers, Gerry's still in bed as is Mum while Dad is feeding himself & the little nipper. I may be wrong but I thought I saw Tom nibble millet spray as Dad avoided sharing all of his early morning munch. Photos asp. |
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Post by Hezz on Jun 5, 2015 1:02:50 GMT
Oh, now it is getting exciting! A millet nibble is a very good thing. |
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Post by Learner on Jun 5, 2015 14:09:50 GMT
New cage almost ready for the big move once the twins are all set.
Fluffy Grey (mum) is now sitting on four eggs along with the help of the twins who still spend more time in the nest than out of it. Neither parents seem to object.
Yesterday Charlie sat on one side of his partner (Fluffy Grey) and one of the chicks sat on the other side of her. Charlie preened Fluffy's head and the baby was busy preening his mother's back... until she spotted me and decided to return to the nest-box. She gently pushed the baby to one side and left. It was lovely to view them being so gentle and caring towards each other.
Let's hope it lasts as long as possible.
(Photos not forgotten but I rarely have a camera with me when I need it - transferring to here is a bit time consuming but I will get round to it).
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Post by Hezz on Jun 6, 2015 1:27:49 GMT
So good that both parents are taking the time to be good parents to the older chicks. I can only imagine how sweet that is to watch. You have a good pair there, Learner. |
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Post by Learner on Jun 6, 2015 9:46:08 GMT
Charlie still busy preening the twins.
I'm pretty sure both are dipping their beaks in the seed pots so it'll soon be time to relocate to a cage opposite the family home.
If nothing else it will give Fluffy Grey more space in the nest-box....and me another cage to clean.
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Post by Hezz on Jun 6, 2015 11:18:36 GMT
Well ...... really ......... what else have you got to do with your time?    Only joking, of course!!!! Photo uploading is a pain in the a#@* ....... ah time machine, I do agree. But it certainly makes the stories come alive. |
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Post by Shirls on Jun 6, 2015 14:09:51 GMT
I can only recommend tinypic.com. It is so easy, even I sussed out how to use it!!!
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Post by Learner on Jun 6, 2015 21:19:36 GMT
I can only recommend tinypic.com. It is so easy, even I sussed out how to use it!!! I have a feeling that's the one I use.... often I'm half asleep so it's usually done on auto-pilot late evening. Presently waiting for my mother to finish her bed-time drink so I can toddle home for an hour to see Mrs Learner... if she hasn't moved |
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Post by skysmum on Jun 6, 2015 21:34:36 GMT
 how have i missed all these updates. I LOVE your twins Learner, my fav colour are the greens, just beautiful  Mum and dad were sure in a hurry to start again , good luck with the newbies
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Post by Shirls on Jun 7, 2015 6:29:55 GMT
I can only recommend tinypic.com. It is so easy, even I sussed out how to use it!!! I have a feeling that's the one I use.... often I'm half asleep so it's usually done on auto-pilot late evening. Presently waiting for my mother to finish her bed-time drink so I can toddle home for an hour to see Mrs Learner... if she hasn't moved I hope Mrs Learner hasn't moved!!! |
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Post by Hezz on Jun 7, 2015 8:08:57 GMT
I, too, hope Mrs Learner is still in residence. And remembers who you are, what you look like. |
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Post by Learner on Jun 8, 2015 18:55:52 GMT
Today:
1. a quick spring clean & declutter in the aviary
2. two new cages painted & fitted out
3. Both "babies" feeding on millet spray
I've told them they are moving tomorrow. Nice pad opposite the parents place... and they are going to have their phots taken.. with luck.
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Post by FFG on Jun 8, 2015 21:50:46 GMT
Sounds great Learner. Look forward to seeing the pics |
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Post by Hezz on Jun 9, 2015 0:38:04 GMT
Leaving home for the first time ...... my mum used to always cry. I am sure Fluffy Grey is made of sterner stuff. |
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Post by Learner on Jun 9, 2015 14:09:38 GMT
Leaving home for the first time ...... my mum used to always cry. I am sure Fluffy Grey is made of sterner stuff. Fluffy Grey didn't ruffle a feather! She and Charlie settled to munching on a small handful of chickweed picked freshly for the occasion then it was back to the sit-in as usual. Tom & Gerry nibbled on millet in their new apartmment sat there looking across to Mum & Dad's place opposite. You would think they had been there for weeks. |
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Pretty please??? All sitting on the perch being big boys would be lovely ....... Mum too, if she likes. 
Only joking, of course!!!!
how have i missed all these updates. I LOVE your twins Learner, my fav colour are the greens, just beautiful 
