eggs but the mother died this morning

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kev3917
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update the first egg to hatch is now 2 and half weeks old hes getting feathers has got really big the down side is the other two hatchlings both died the day after they hatched.dad looks a bit tired but the chick always has fully what ever you call that thing on its neck.looking forward to seeing it fledge in the next couple of weeks.
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Well done Kev. Is it the crop you are thinking of?
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Congratulations to you both, you did the worrying, he did the feeding. Zebra Dad sounds like a keeper.
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chick fleged this morning :thumbup: good result considering one is better than none.
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Working solo from hatch to fledge 1 is a good result. Congratulations to you and your little dad bird.
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