zeb fledging elp

15 Jan 2013, 07:38

while out in the avery early today I notice a fledging walking around on the ground. I think I know were it comes from should I stick It back in the nest? It's cold and wet here today.

15 Jan 2013, 10:32

Zebs are generally ok with you putting their young back in their nest.

15 Jan 2013, 10:33

With Zebs I would because they are not easily put off by nest disturbance as some other finches are.

LML

15 Jan 2013, 17:16

ok thanks guys theres two now, there not from the nest I thought and I've got no idea where they came from
They're mostly feathered but can't quite fly so should I leave them in there tonight?

16 Jan 2013, 11:41

and heres a photo of the now 3 little guys so far so good.

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16 Jan 2013, 20:55

If it is cold and wet and you have Zebs with similar size young you can get away with one or two extra in a nest. They can't count but do know the differnce between a few and lots. But in fine weather just put a perch a little above the ground to encourage the fledglings off the ground.
LML