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Post by suesbird on Mar 17, 2016 8:59:49 GMT
I agree with your son Peanut it should be. We could have a poll.  |
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Post by criswell on Mar 17, 2016 15:38:17 GMT
Wow. It's so cute seeing the little one out of the nest  |
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Post by FFG on Mar 18, 2016 11:34:03 GMT
Bad news and good news today!
Unfortunately the older one has died. There are no signs of the mother or father attacking him... Having a nest box cam has its good points and bad points. We had noticed over the last few days that he was spending most of his time on his stomach where as the younger one has always been on its feet. Such a shame that he made it this far though (not looking forward to telling my daughter after School!).
On a positive note. The younger one has been feeding itself and mum is still helping out too. Hopefully dad will get off his lazy butt and help too. I've got the camera outside the box to keep an eye on her. The quality isn't great because the washing machine was interfering!
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Post by OP on Mar 18, 2016 11:41:05 GMT
Oh dear, sorry to hear about the older chick. The younger one does look lively. One has to take the hard reality that not all the chicks will make it.
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Post by FFG on Mar 18, 2016 12:47:51 GMT
Oh dear, sorry to hear about the older chick. The younger one does look lively. One has to take the hard reality that not all the chicks will make it. Yes you are right. Its horrible but I don't want to beat myself up over it. Unfortunately these things happen  Meanwhile little one is like a helicopter (on the ground!) and getting ready for its test flight! |
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Post by OP on Mar 18, 2016 12:56:35 GMT
The main reason that a bird lays more than one egg is to increase the chances of survival. Obviously the larger the bird the less eggs it can lay. Thinking of the Ostrich. It will be hard telling your children.
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Post by jellybean on Mar 18, 2016 13:20:11 GMT
I'm so sorry Gareth, I suppose that's nature, but it's really harsh at times. I hope the remaining chick continues to thrive. I also hope the kids are okay when you tell them.
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Post by suesbird on Mar 18, 2016 13:24:15 GMT
How sad, sorry for you Gareth and your children. Nature can be cruel And he was so cute.
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Post by skysmum on Mar 18, 2016 14:58:19 GMT
So sorry Gareth, its a rotten blow when you get them so far but natures way . I hope your daughter wont be too upset, its all life's learning all be it hard. Beautiful vid of mum and baby, she will be well fed now  |
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Post by Shirls on Mar 18, 2016 15:24:55 GMT
Sorry you have lost one Gareth. Lovely video of mum and baby though, Izzy still looking after her. So sweet!  |
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Post by FFG on Mar 18, 2016 15:55:31 GMT
Thanks everyone. It makes this one that much more special now, being 1 to survive out of 6 eggs.
It seems confident, fit and strong willed enough so far. I have everything crossed!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 16:19:20 GMT
So sorry he didn't make it. How sad |
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Post by mintysowner on Mar 18, 2016 16:28:06 GMT
Oh no!!!!!  that's so sad I hope E&J will be ok about it bless them... you too G. I know how much you love your buds xx |
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Post by ffiscool on Mar 18, 2016 17:02:50 GMT
Oh how sad. So sorry. Yes, indeed a life learning sadly
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Post by milliej on Mar 18, 2016 17:11:21 GMT
Is that strange, was he the biggest, perhaps that's why he was reluctant to leave the nest? If so possibly something wrong so nature doing her job? Or am I completely wrong!  Sad whatever, poor little thing, hope the other one grows into a big handsome/pretty thing and you never know, your daughter may take it all in her stride although there's nothing wrong with shedding a few tears! Kids are amazing sometimes. |
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Sad whatever, poor little thing, hope the other one grows into a big handsome/pretty thing and you never know, your daughter may take it all in her stride although there's nothing wrong with shedding a few tears! Kids are amazing sometimes.