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ELLE 2021
Apr 23, 2021 5:52:49 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 23, 2021 5:52:49 GMT
Hi Ellie I’m very happy you have a nest plus eggs it must be wonderful after not having a nest last year. Keep us updated
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Post by YorksherLass on Apr 23, 2021 10:06:57 GMT
Elle, fantastic news about 6 or 7 eggs. At least you know you have those, so any extra will be a real bonus for you! Lovely to know that quite a lot of members do have eggs or chicks now, though it doesn't happen with all members unfortunately - still keeping my for poor Matt though!
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 23, 2021 18:12:10 GMT
Brilliant Elle! Looking forward to seeing how many she lays!
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Post by petesbox on Apr 23, 2021 19:35:27 GMT
Great Elle mine stopped at nine but 10 or 11 isn't unusual.
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Post by Beechnut on Apr 24, 2021 15:18:13 GMT
Great news, Elle, to see that she's done the trick - just wait to see when she will stop.
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ELLE 2021
Apr 24, 2021 16:02:40 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 24, 2021 16:02:40 GMT
Good luck Ellie hope all goes well
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Post by elle on Apr 24, 2021 18:51:51 GMT
Today I have 8 eggs, but I think she may have started incubating also, but I’m not quite sure, I can’t make my mind up. She was out all morning, but from about 1pm she’s spent long periods on the nest, but not constant will see from tomorrow I guess Elle xx
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Post by hfriel on Apr 24, 2021 19:21:36 GMT
You’ll definitely have a 9th tomorrow, maybe even a 10th the next day Elle.......great number
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 26, 2021 8:00:37 GMT
How many eggs did she settle with Elle?
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Post by elle on Apr 27, 2021 16:11:55 GMT
The answer to how many ................... 10 . I thought she’d started incubating yesterday but today this is the final figure and she’s definitely incubating now. she looks so cosy nestled down Mr Bluetit is looking after her, he brings little morsels in & if he is a little late, poor thing doesn’t half get it in the old lug oil she screams at him, so we know who’s boss Now the waiting game begins. Any idea when to send for mealworms, didn’t know if restrictions are having any affect on postage or even if they are still open Elle xx
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 27, 2021 16:17:36 GMT
Awe brilliant Elle 10 is a popular number! Poor old Mr BT, he better buck his ideas up. I got some waxworms of ebay and they arrived within 2 days!
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Post by elle on Apr 27, 2021 16:21:44 GMT
Oh ok thankyou Karen, that’s good to know.
ELLE Xx
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Post by Ann70 on Apr 27, 2021 16:21:58 GMT
Hi Ellie Looks good, he will have to buck up soon enough to help fed the family of ten. I’m beginning to feel rather envious of all these nests, I’ve never had chance to see one in mine yet.😢
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Post by WildlifePaul on Apr 27, 2021 17:07:47 GMT
Lovely number Elle! She is twinning it with peacock
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Post by suep on Apr 27, 2021 17:11:25 GMT
Great number Elle, hope his lordship takes notice of his nagging female and gets up a bit earlier for her . Lovely photos. Sue
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Post by hfriel on Apr 27, 2021 20:40:13 GMT
Wow 10 is a very respectable number Elle.........you can relax for the next 13 or so days and then the real exciting drama starts
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ELLE 2021
Apr 29, 2021 20:48:14 GMT
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Post by petesbox on Apr 29, 2021 20:48:14 GMT
That's great Elle.
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Post by elle on May 8, 2021 9:50:16 GMT
Don’t know what is happening with my posts or I’m loosing the plot The eggs have started to hatch of all days, torrential rain, parents are really struggling to find food, my hubby has been out and brought in a small tub of mini waxworms as there isn’t any mealworms any where, and I’m not due to receive my order till Monday (my own fault for leaving it too late ) I Havnt got the heart to tell hubby that the babies probably won’t get fed the waxworms, he didn’t have any options bless him. This is the male passing a morsel to the female as he had tried feeding the babies himself but to no avail, so he passed it to the expert. Both admiring their offspring My fingers are crossed they make it Elle xx
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ELLE 2021
May 8, 2021 10:22:00 GMT
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Post by Taz on May 8, 2021 10:22:00 GMT
Brilliant Elle, although they could've picked a Drier day. They should be fine though, now all the stress begins 🙂
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Post by matt on May 8, 2021 10:36:17 GMT
Great news Elle!
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Post by sammi on May 8, 2021 11:55:41 GMT
Gosh what a day to choose. Hope they all thrive. 10 is a great clutch size.
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ELLE 2021
May 8, 2021 12:45:57 GMT
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Post by Ann70 on May 8, 2021 12:45:57 GMT
Good they have hatched I’m sure mum will keep them warm and dad plays his part in bringing them up Flipping awful heavy rain here as well
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Post by hfriel on May 8, 2021 13:10:52 GMT
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Post by suep on May 8, 2021 18:20:29 GMT
Lovely photos of your new family Elle, hopefully they will find enough food until your supplies arrive. Very strange year weather wise , must be so difficult for the birds to predict. Good luck with your gorgeous clan. Sue
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Post by WildlifePaul on May 10, 2021 21:09:51 GMT
Lovely pictures Elle, What a day for them to hatch! How are they doing?
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