Post by suep on May 18, 2019 8:17:03 GMT
Well it looks like I now have a one parent bird family. It has been nearly two days since I have seen anything of dad. No idea what has happened, he seemed to be such an attentive male. Always there feeding and supporting her through incubation, and the minute the chicks hatched he was eager to be ‘hands on’ going straight in the box with food even though mum was begging him for it on the outside. He seemed an experienced male as he appeared to fully know his roll. I am so upset as female has not even looked at the mealies I am supplying and am not sure how she will cope on her own. Admittedly, I was not around all of yesterday and I won’t be around today, but spent two hours watching yesterday late afternoon, and been up watching since 7am this morning. Mum in and out but no male. 
Only time will tell how things will pan out. Waxworms due today that I hope will tempt her but can only provide and hope she take up the offer. Don’t want to put Scott feeder too close to nest box (at moment it’s about 15 feet away) as sparrows keep swarming on it once they’ve used up other sources of food - even though they’ve not a chance of getting in, so don’t want them frightening her off. Should I try it closer or leave alone? Thanks.
Sue
Only time will tell how things will pan out. Waxworms due today that I hope will tempt her but can only provide and hope she take up the offer. Don’t want to put Scott feeder too close to nest box (at moment it’s about 15 feet away) as sparrows keep swarming on it once they’ve used up other sources of food - even though they’ve not a chance of getting in, so don’t want them frightening her off. Should I try it closer or leave alone? Thanks.Sue