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Post by Amanda on May 20, 2020 6:22:44 GMT
I hope so Taz,but I only ever see 6 beaks pop up so not sure. Thanks hardy, they grow so quickly, I can see differences daily! I’m glad all is going well for you Karen......it’s really hard to count them sometimes  Have you managed to collect Catherine yet? |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 20, 2020 7:06:03 GMT
Thanks Amanda, Im afraid we couldnt get her due to the virus, so she has been released by her foster carer in a hog friendly garden with food and shelter, so that is good, but really wish we could have got her back.  |
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Post by Beechnut on May 20, 2020 7:20:08 GMT
Great News on the hatching front then Karen - might be for the best that the other eggs haven't hatched as they will be so much smaller initially and maybe miss out on the feeds, with the inevitable results.
Good Luck with the magnificent 7!
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Post by Amanda on May 20, 2020 7:30:56 GMT
Thanks Amanda, Im afraid we couldnt get her due to the virus, so she has been released by her foster carer in a hog friendly garden with food and shelter, so that is good, but really wish we could have got her back. Ahhhhh, that’s a shame that you weren’t able to bring her home. I am sure she will be eternally grateful to you for saving her life  |
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 20, 2020 14:01:19 GMT
Fingers cross everything goes well for them Karen  I had abit of a size difference with some of mine but its they are all at same stage now so they do catch up if getting well fed. |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 20, 2020 20:34:39 GMT
Thanks Paul, all seven are still here  they are using the waxworms, I just got another delivery today so pleased about that, also lots of natural food too coming in. It is at this point last time my camera died so all what I am seeing is really a first for me. So lovely seeing Molly and Ron working together and caring for their chicks, such a contrast to Chicos experience! |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2020 9:45:44 GMT
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Post by Taz on May 22, 2020 10:04:19 GMT
Thanks Paul, all seven are still here they are using the waxworms, I just got another delivery today so pleased about that, also lots of natural food too coming in. It is at this point last time my camera died so all what I am seeing is really a first for me. So lovely seeing Molly and Ron working together and caring for their chicks, such a contrast to Chicos experience! Lovely that you are able to see them this time, they are fantastic to watch. |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2020 10:26:56 GMT
Yes it is a dream come true that they choose my box never get tired of watching them! |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2020 10:44:16 GMT
Just got a quick question, sorry if its dumb, but what is the black stripe down the chicks backs that appears after a few days?
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Post by blueeyedchick on May 22, 2020 13:23:48 GMT
Karen Nice to see your photo's this season and yes I remember Chico's story very well. They all look smashing and I agree it is wonderful to watch. So many things that are the same each year but never tire of seeing it and sometimes they give you surprises good and bad! It's all a wonderful learning curve.  |
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Post by suep on May 22, 2020 14:49:39 GMT
So pleased all going well with the chicks Karen, and you have a ringside seat to it. Amazing how they grow so quickly.
Sue
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2020 14:57:58 GMT
Thanks sue and gbh, jobs are getting left as Im busy watching the tv  not sure if I mentioned that the box at my work place has a pair with chicks in it also the box at my mums resting place for the 2nd year running also has tits in it! |
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 22, 2020 15:25:56 GMT
Great to see them all doing well Karen  |
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Post by Taz on May 22, 2020 15:31:11 GMT
Sorry, don't know what the black stripe is, I just assumed it's where all the down stems from? Look forward to your updates.
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Post by karenupnorth on May 22, 2020 15:50:33 GMT
HI Taz, yes I thought it might be, same as their eye stripes that are showing now. |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 23, 2020 6:23:04 GMT
A little video of breakfast time this morning.
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Post by blueeyedchick on May 23, 2020 8:00:00 GMT
Just got a quick question, sorry if its dumb, but what is the black stripe down the chicks backs that appears after a few days? Karen the black stripe is the beginning of the pin feathers, happens quite quickly when they are well fed, these will become more prominent as days wear on. Looking good from your picture. Also adult looks in fine fettle different to Chico! |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 23, 2020 9:06:48 GMT
Awe thanks for that blueeyedchick, yes she does, poor Chico looked like she been dragged through an hedge backwards, even before chicks came along Just had an emergency dash to the pet shop for waxworms as i realised it is a bank hol, phew they had some  |
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Post by blueeyedchick on May 23, 2020 16:24:30 GMT
Awe thanks for that blueeyedchick, yes she does, poor Chico looked like she been dragged through an hedge backwards, even before chicks came along Just had an emergency dash to the pet shop for waxworms as i realised it is a bank hol, phew they had some That expression is used down here in the East Mids certainly in my home village. Was it a privet hedge Chico went through or Hawthorn? most likely Hawthorn as that is spikey and reflects Chico's coiffure very well! With regards to mealies I was at Pets at Home too last weekend they had one tub left which I bought to tide me over till my delivery turned up from Live foods direct. It's amazing how much the birdies can get through but it does make a big difference to their survival. |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 23, 2020 17:47:10 GMT
Haha, yes we use that phrase a lot in Yorkshire It really does make a difference esp with a lot of mouths to feed, my 3 little ones are still doing ok but I doubt they would without the extra nutrients the waxorms provide, I still not sure if they will keep up with the 4 big ones but their parents are doing a grand job  |
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Post by hfriel on May 23, 2020 18:26:07 GMT
Karen they all look great. We use that expression her in Ireland too |
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Post by Taz on May 23, 2020 18:34:31 GMT
I had that expression used on me today after getting caught in a heavy shower  |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 24, 2020 11:46:37 GMT
Quick update: The magnificent 7 are still all here, eating me out of house and home  The eldest ones are now starting to preen themselves, also their little white wings bars are coming in on the biggest ones. Eyes starting to open gradually and are all making little sqeaks. Molly and Ron are working so well as a team and will take time out from the kids for a bit of dinner together now and again |
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Post by karenupnorth on May 25, 2020 6:22:28 GMT
Growing very fast, getting stronger by the day.
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they are using the waxworms, I just got another delivery today so pleased about that, also lots of natural food too coming in.
not sure if I mentioned that the box at my work place has a pair with chicks in it also the box at my mums resting place for the 2nd year running also has tits in it! 
The eldest ones are now starting to preen themselves, also their little white wings bars are coming in on the biggest ones. Eyes starting to open gradually and are all making little sqeaks. Molly and Ron are working so well as a team and will take time out from the kids for a bit of dinner together now and again