Emmy
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Maybe I shouldn't say too much at this point Andy but I see a difference in the chick already - this time I'm using Kaytee hand rearing food - it's easier to mix up. The other difference this time is having the hospital cage - a member of the bird group gave it to me as he didn't use it anymore and there's no light showing as there was with the brooder I used.
Going out now to try and capture my Bengalese in the outside flight. (lol)
If they have any sense they'll stay inside it very cold here today.
Emmy
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Thanks Gary
Been another bad day of highs and lows. At the moment he looks a bit more settled but not feeding properly and he's been sick. just glad he survived that. Just cant understand what went wrong but I'm not giving up on him.
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The reason I'm keeping the blog going Andy is because I want to have a record of Billie's growth. I'm glad you're enjoying reading it.
I have been able to 'burb' others but in Billie's case I think it was a bit more than that I think he wasn't digesting the food properly and therefore vet had to try to empty remaining food from its crop. Even although Billie looks? ok I'm still worrying about him. Don't think I'll relax until he starts eating seeds etc.
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I cant believe the difference I see every day now Noticed today there's tiny 'spikes' lol really the beginning of feathers on its breast too. I'll be posting a photo taken this morning showing this. Billie is just going to be a real pet. lol
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Re position of photos Just remembering the same happened with Andy when he was posting some competition photos .
I think all that extra light will make a difference. I leave lights on in the shed all day -dread getting the electric bill this time EEHH!!
That's where the led lights will be better seems they cost very little to run.
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I guess Billie will be calling his cushion 'Mama' lol
Andy Hopefully he'll be calling me that not the cushion (lol)
When Billie is a little bit bigger he wont have the cushion I've got a little teddy bear lined up for him lol
Joking apart the cushion is actually giving him quite a bit of support which I think will help to strengthen its legs. His head is still a bit 'wobbly' at times.(lol) Forgot to weigh him when he hatched. Will be recording his weight starting tomorrow.
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Looks good Trevor
Is there anyway you could get the photos turned around ?
Emmy
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Looking forward to seeing all your hard work Trevor
Getting your lovely little granddaughter was a much better plan than fixing the shed (lol)
Emmy
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Will this one be a Terra or Daktle :-)Andy - No doubt if all goes well it may copy my Chihuahua Rabelou and turn into either a Tyrano or a Saurus but it doesn't matter which one it will still be a 'Cuddly Billie ' to me. lol
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Thanks Andy
The only way I know to put both photos side by side is by using Microsoft word.
I'll email an attachment to you -don't know how to do it on here(lol)
Emmy
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What a start you have had to 2015.
I would have done the same as you with the mouse -set it free.
I know we don't want mice/rats near our aviaries but I wouldn't have been able to kill the rat either. I probably would have taken it away into the woods and let it go free.
(It's OK if everyone thinks I've 'lost the plot' because my family would agree with you all (lol) but I don't like to kill anything.
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Trevor I was thinking along those lines today about removing the eggs and putting in false ones. I have removed one already and its in the incubator.
I think what's happening is when they are going back into the nest box they are landing on the eggs. I noticed tonight they have demolished the perch that was inside the nest box .
Re the egg that I patched up, when having a good look at it today the yolk was too badly damaged so I have removed it from the incubator. But I thought it was worth a try.
Only thing I'm a bit worried about is if they will accept the young if they haven't hatched them out in the nest.
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Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the comment.
I doubt that egg will hatch. Tonight I've had a closer look at the photos I have taken and I think the yolk of the egg has burst, but I'm leaving it for a few days to make sure - I'll take some photos as the days go on.
The parents that have those eggs are the ones that stopped feeding their chicks and I had to hand rear their chicks so I doubt they would accept any chick back into their nest.
Emmy
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Look forward to reading your blog Trevor.
Don't forget to post the photos as you progress.
I have to catch my birds before I can start (lol) Should have trained them better!!Emmy
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Good Luck and keeping my fingers crossed you get some BFBCCFW's'
Emmy
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Well done Trevor
(How about putting 2 cock birds in cage 13 next time -Now if that brought you success that WOULD hit the headlines. lol lol -- just couldnt resist the comment lol)
Emmy
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Thanks Andy and Gary,
I must admit I do feel a bit apprehensive putting Hamish in with the Bengalese but I don't have to think about that meantime because the Bengalese are still showing no interest in the nests.
The hospital cage I was given is a BIG help this time-- it takes away all the guessing re keeping the temperature stable etc. For the humidity I have put in a dish with water it safe enough to do this on this occasion because Hamish can't get near it.
It's till early days yet -(he's 6days old now!) just hope he makes it.
Emmy