Posted February 28, 200916 yr Hi after a long absense I am just updating my flock for 2009. This week has seen the arrival of 3 new babies, unfortunately 1 of my show hen's eggs did not get fertilised so 4 eggs ended up in the bin today. The male is at her again, but have blocked off the nest to give her a recovery period, plus her cere is as white as, so I do not consider her ready. My other Show Hen has 1 baby with 4 to go hopefully. One of the petshop hens has 2 babies, one of which must be going to be good, 2 days old, has white pinheads showing, and found its legs on the first day, and went for an exploration of the nesting box, think I will name it Stickybeak, it's sibling is the typical weak wings and legs of the newborn. Since last on the Forum I have been weeding out lots of my Birds, as the old health is not mixing too well with the Budgies, so sacrifices must be made. My estimate of no more than 40 birds has dropped, so must be extra careful that I keep only the best, with no xbreeding, hard but I have made it an objective for 2009. Am so cocky have even ordered my 1st show cage to give me incentive. Cheers to you all
February 28, 200916 yr Hi after a long absense I am just updating my flock for 2009. This week has seen the arrival of 3 new babies, unfortunately 1 of my show hen's eggs did not get fertilised so 4 eggs ended up in the bin today. The male is at her again, but have blocked off the nest to give her a recovery period, plus her cere is as white as, so I do not consider her ready. My other Show Hen has 1 baby with 4 to go hopefully. One of the petshop hens has 2 babies, one of which must be going to be good, 2 days old, has white pinheads showing, and found its legs on the first day, and went for an exploration of the nesting box, think I will name it Stickybeak, it's sibling is the typical weak wings and legs of the newborn. Since last on the Forum I have been weeding out lots of my Birds, as the old health is not mixing too well with the Budgies, so sacrifices must be made. My estimate of no more than 40 birds has dropped, so must be extra careful that I keep only the best, with no xbreeding, hard but I have made it an objective for 2009. Am so cocky have even ordered my 1st show cage to give me incentive. Cheers to you all Photos? :yes:
