Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Oct 1, 2015 11:09:53 GMT
It's started! Cleo and Romeo have been separated with a nestbox for a little over a week now but I was waiting until things were happening to start a journal, and finally they have! The first egg arrived today!!! I'm not holding out hopes for this first one to be fertile, as it wasn't until this morning that I saw any signs of a successful mating, but I suppose you never know what they've been up to I will post pictures of the parents and new little egg as soon as possible as I didn't have the chance to today
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 1, 2015 11:18:57 GMT
how exciting - look forward to seeing pics..
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Post by Hezz on Oct 2, 2015 0:30:30 GMT
Well, at least they are trying, nicola. Fingers crossed this works out well for everyone.
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Post by Nicola on Oct 3, 2015 1:22:05 GMT
Finally went to get some photos today, and both parents were being rather uncooperative , so I found older photos of the parents when they were in the aviary. First up Romeo, ...and Cleo Cleo wasn't too happy with me when I tried to get a photo of the egg by itself, but I managed to get a peek of it despite her attempts at blocking it from my view I'm expecting egg no.2 today, so we'll see what happens
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Post by Hezz on Oct 3, 2015 1:56:46 GMT
Oh Cleo, bless her ........ that look says it all, Nicola. " My egg. "
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Oct 3, 2015 4:29:10 GMT
Oh Cleo, bless her ........ that look says it all, Nicola. " My egg. " Sure does Hezz, the second egg was laid this afternoon and once again she wouldn't let me near them either
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Post by Hezz on Oct 3, 2015 7:33:20 GMT
Fingers crossed, here, Nic ....... you never know what you might end up with, with those two.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 4, 2015 7:51:01 GMT
Ha ha, Cleo does look rather possessive of her egg Good luck Nicola.. (and Romeo and Cleo)
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Oct 5, 2015 6:13:21 GMT
Egg 3 arrived today right on time Cleo's still being rather overprotective of her eggs, so I haven't managed a photo yet but I'll see how I go tomorrow. Planning on trying to candle the first egg later today or tomorrow, it may be too early to tell yet but we'll see
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Post by skysmum on Oct 5, 2015 15:49:43 GMT
Exciting times, good luck Nicola. Lovely parents you should have some pretty chicks, fingers crossed
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Post by Nicola on Oct 7, 2015 5:59:51 GMT
Thanks everyone, hopefully everything goes well Another egg was laid today, bringing the total to 4. The more eggs there are the more protective Cleo seems to be, as when I tried to candle the first egg she wouldn't have any of it and guarded her clutch faithfully I'll try again soon, if the same thing happens I think ill just wait till the hatch dates to see what we end up with to avoid any unnecessary stress. For the current eggs, the hatch dates are as follows: Egg 1: 18/10/15 Egg 2: 20/10/15 Egg 3: 22/10/15 Egg 4: 24/10/15 These dates are based off the date they were laid, as Cleo started incubating almost immediately, however the hatch date of the first egg may fluctuate a little. I'll upload some photos as soon as possible
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Oct 7, 2015 9:38:33 GMT
UPDATE! WE HAVE AN EMBRYO!!! I attempted to candle the eggs tonight, however only managed to candle one, and there is an embryo in it, with a tiny beating heart! It even has a relatively defined shape, leading me to believe it is the first egg which is about 6-7 days old. I'm excited beyond words, as I have never candled an egg with a chick in it before! So happy with this start
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Post by samwiseg on Oct 7, 2015 10:32:06 GMT
This is fantastic! And so EGGciting!!!! sorry couldn't resist! No wonder Cleo is so protective over her clutch, a lot of effort went into making those and she wants to take care of them Looking forward to more updates!
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Oct 7, 2015 11:09:14 GMT
Good on you, Sam, you've started the line of puns More updates will be sure to come, I'm too excited not to report back
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Post by FFG on Oct 7, 2015 11:14:59 GMT
Looking forward to more updates.. Good luck
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