Emmy 528 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 I took this photograph tonight of the Bengalese chicks in their nest. Can't be sure just how many chicks are in there but one thing for sure that nest is 'chock-a-block' and it looks as though all the chicks are being well fed. Every time I try to count them I get a different number Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyn 534 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 Emmy, Is that just from one pair or like mine that time when I had a trio.? Love that photo too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 Hi Andy It's definitely one pair they have been in a cage by themselves quite a while before any eggs were laid and the annoying thing is I cant remember how many eggs were finally in the nest but I did know there were quite a few laid. I'm thinking there is at least 7 chicks in there. I've a feeling I'll not know for sure how many until they fledge Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyn 534 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Do the taping bit on the side of nest and count how many gapes open for feeding. Mine had same amount but it was two dads and one mum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 47 minutes ago, Andyn said: Do the taping bit on the side of nest and count how many gapes open for feeding. I've tried that Andy but before I get round them all some of them have already hidden their head. Guess they're trying to let me know they just want to be left alone. As soon as I know how many I'll let you know. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Update: Well I've found no dead chicks in the cage or the nest and it looks as though there has been only 6 chicks in the nest -the first one fledged today. If this pair breed again they will definitely be given a much bigger nest the chick in the front of the nest is a late developer and just beginning to feather up. At least it will be kept warm. First chick fledged today. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites