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Post by elle on Apr 3, 2021 10:55:29 GMT
Fantastic news Pete
ELLE Xx
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Post by petesbox on Apr 3, 2021 12:21:43 GMT
Thanks Elle.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 3, 2021 12:54:49 GMT
This is a strange one, she had been pecking the egg for a while and the chick is alive, i don't think this was a mistake i think this was a conscious decision for whatever reason.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 3, 2021 13:48:53 GMT
Thats a shame Pete, Look at the little fluffy heads on the others though!
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Post by petesbox on Apr 3, 2021 14:36:09 GMT
Yeah they do look funny at this stage.
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Post by matt on Apr 3, 2021 22:02:18 GMT
That is a bit weird, Pete - what a shame. Still, maybe there was some reason behind it that we don't know?
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Post by petesbox on Apr 4, 2021 0:41:58 GMT
Yeah it is an odd one Matt, I thought I saw a bit of movement when she was taking it out maybe I was wrong and it was dead,or maybe she thought it was dead cos there were'nt much movement, like you say we'll never know. It'll certainly be interesting to see what happens if any of the remaining three eggs hatch if it's gonna happen I'm guessing it'll be today.
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 4, 2021 11:03:44 GMT
Pete, the 3 fabulous videos of my particularly the last one which is wonderful! I couldn't get in yesterday & the day before as so much happening with damaged plants arriving by courier & me trying to sort it - the long way by email as no phone calls taken at this time. It does seem strange about her getting rid of the egg & chick in the next clip, but of course she knows why, whereas us mere humans haven't a clue! Looking forward to the next lot hatching & hoping everything is OK this time. so much for all the clips & info about this little family.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 4, 2021 14:51:01 GMT
Your welcome Diane, heres a short feeding clip.
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 4, 2021 16:29:03 GMT
Lovely video Pete
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Post by petesbox on Apr 4, 2021 17:19:43 GMT
Cheers Paul, none of the other eggs have hatched so i'm guessing it's gonna be two chicks this year.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 4, 2021 17:24:04 GMT
Another feeding clip.
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 5, 2021 8:29:51 GMT
Hi Pete I’m sure mummy robin is keeping her chicks warm
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 5, 2021 10:30:08 GMT
Pete, two lovely clips again of feeding time, is a smashing mum, caring so beautifully for her chick - not forgetting a super dad too who works hard bringing food in. It's a shame there will only be two chicks this year, but even two is better than none after the earlier disaster.
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Post by blueeyedchick on Apr 5, 2021 11:05:11 GMT
Pete. Fantastic shot of your Robin one of my favourites next to the GT of course, as others have said very strange can't think of a reason but mum knows of course. Hope all goes well for your little family in the coming days.
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Post by petesbox on Apr 5, 2021 11:32:42 GMT
Thanks everyone, here's a couple of clips from this morning.
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 6, 2021 9:27:18 GMT
You are certainly doing well this year Pete, despite the lack of hatching chicks - but it is really cold currently.
I still only have a rooster in the Wallbox and a few wispy bits of moss, but no sign of nests in any of my 3 boxes. After the double broods in the last couple of years, it may be my turn to draw a short straw!
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Post by petesbox on Apr 6, 2021 9:41:43 GMT
Hi beechnut, yes i've very lucky this year with the robin and those two chicks are getting very well fed. Six eggs now for the GT i wonder when she will stop! You never know beechnut you may get a late nester, i had a BT start nesting on the 13th of may 2019, so you never Know. Good to hear from you Beechnut.
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Post by sammi on Apr 6, 2021 10:01:54 GMT
That great tit nest looks lovely. Hope they all turn into beautiful fluffy chicks
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Post by petesbox on Apr 6, 2021 13:17:52 GMT
Certainly looks cosy Sammi, couple of feeding clips.
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Post by sammi on Apr 6, 2021 13:25:53 GMT
They are starting to look so cute
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 6, 2021 14:26:05 GMT
Great videos Pete!
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 6, 2021 14:59:57 GMT
Pete - wow! Great video clips & my 's chicks are so cute! 6 eggs for the GT's now, gosh as you say, I wonder how many more she'll lay?
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Post by petesbox on Apr 7, 2021 19:44:41 GMT
Some late feeding clips before they settle down.
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 9, 2021 13:21:39 GMT
Pete, lovely clips of suppertime feeding, followed by saying " now it's time to go to sleep or the Sandyman will come"
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