Midwinter Surprise
- GregH
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I was surprised this morning by two ruddy chicks on the floor of the aviary. Just under three weeks ago I found a tossed hatchling dead on the floor of an aviary housing Ruddys, Orange Breasts and Double bars. I could see it wasn't an Aussie but I've never bred Africans before so I immediately started to feed some mealworms and hoped I could could bring them through. Now that they've fledged I can see that they aren't orange breasts. I've brought the fledglings in tonight and put them under a lamp as it's a little too chilly for them but to get them this far on their first try is good news. Even if they don't survive I've got hope for the spring.
- GregH
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Thanks Canary. The bubs were very enthusiastic about getting into the aviary today - overnight they went from being ground based to flying when released today. They have a few white feathers which I take it is a nutritional problem but without green seed and parents that wont take the Passwells softfood mix I offer I don't know what else to do. Not too far until spring when things should be better.
- Diane
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Nice to find surprise babies, but as you said it can cause a bit of worry too.
Diane
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