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Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 30 Nov 2011, 10:40
by Hoopoe
Well done Sam
They are very cute.
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 10:10
by SamDavis
Thanks for the encouragement.
The first 3 are almost cooked...
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The 2nd Siskin nest just hatched 1 and it seems to be growing well - hard to get a pic of this nest.
And while I had the camera out I noticed some painteds nearly done - I counted 5!
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Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 10:23
by mattymeischke
Beautiful work, Sam.
Nice paints, too. Are they red or yellow?
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 10:55
by SamDavis
Thanks matty. The painteds are reds - want some?
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 11:24
by mattymeischke
Likely I would like a pair red paints, but am still working out which species to lose and which to retain in the forthcoming reshuffle.
I'm trying to get on a couple of longer-term plans (eg: some diamonds before the more challenging Stagonopleura species, some St. Helena's for a while before Pin-tail Whydahs), which requires me to lose some other species to avoid overcrowding.
I think I might lose all mutants, too, so maybe you might want to swap some of my mutant paints for your red ones.
I'm still very fond of my yellow stars, but I think even they will go....
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 05 Dec 2011, 11:08
by SamDavis
I've got young diamonds, but all related - I've just responded to wildbill's diamond hen's wanted add, so might be able to do a swap with him.
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 09 Dec 2011, 15:18
by SamDavis
All three siskins fledged yesterday and look to be fine. The other single one is still at the pin cushion stage. I'll try to get some pics over the weekend.
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 09 Dec 2011, 16:35
by mattymeischke
Great result, Sam.
I guess you've disproved the superstition that mentioning nestlings online before they've fledged curses them to an early demise.....
Well done.
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 09 Dec 2011, 17:46
by SamDavis
mattymeischke wrote:Great result, Sam.
I guess you've disproved the superstition that mentioning nestlings online before they've fledged curses them to an early demise.....
Well done.
Until now I was unaware of that particular superstition - hope it doesn't decide to kick in now!
Re: Two hens on eggs
Posted: 04 Jan 2012, 11:45
by Finchster
SamDavis wrote:mattymeischke wrote:Great result, Sam.
I guess you've disproved the superstition that mentioning nestlings online before they've fledged curses them to an early demise.....
Well done.
Until now I was unaware of that particular superstition - hope it doesn't decide to kick in now!
Hi Sam,
Ive just got my self a pair of red siskin just curious what your basic diet for them is since you have had some success with them?
Cheers
Anthony