Aussie Finch Forum

My pair are getting more comfortable with me looking in the nest. I was able to get this picture & I have counted four chicks. Was looking to see if they are getting properly fed, all appear to be about the same size.

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The adult doesn't seem bothered at all. Fingers crossed for the chicks for you.

Both of the parents are really cool with me being about the nest now. I really would like to get these babies used to humans, possibly finger trained.

Here is a couple of pictures on day four.

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Scott

Just noticed the babies are now making a squeaking noise, they are developing & growing very fast.

Noise = food baby birds & baby humans are exactly the same

Day Five pictures

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To my knowledge the babies are doing well & parents are feeding the sacks around there necks appear to be full. The babies only make noise when mum & dad are around otherwise they are very quiet.

Any pointers & information to help there well being would be greatly appreciated.

Scott

Things seem to be progressing well. Have you offered them any greens? That is all I would suggest.
LML

Well day six & babies are getting fat, so the parents are doing a good job for first timers. Might also be the good quality egg / biscuit mix I got from Nunawading birds. I have never been able to get my birds to eat greens or fruit. They just let it sit in the dish, so I started buying Trill Nutrivit seed every other time. My birds do seem to prefer they eat it like lollies & they are way more active. So it must have something in it.

Day 6 picture

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Day 8 picture

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My babies are very fat one is getting more food then the others & is larger, signs of feathers are appearing. But what alarms me is there lack of movement, sometimes I here them calling out but softly. Every check of the nest the babies are in a different position & the parents don't mind me looking. At what day should I expect the babies to make movement ? I am expecting something like you might see on a nature program.

Scott