Bird Watching: Search for a new Papa, 1 by 2dCousinDave

2dCousinDave wrote:
Well, here's a little update on my bird soap opra. The chicks are 14 days old today and are all doing well. You can tell they are growing fast, not just via the nest cam, but already they are peeking out. In fact, I wonder if they will stay in that nest box for the full 17 days they should. We are expecting temps near 100 degrees here tomorrow and Sunday. That little nest box seems awfully crowded and is going to be hot. They discovered their voices 2 days ago. Now, when they hear (or see) an adult approaching, all five start yelling. You really couldn't call it singing.

The step-dad is working out like a champ. He feeds guards and even does bathroom cleanup duty. I got three separate shots of him this morning removing the fecal sacs. Don't know if you realize how that is done. Most folks see the adults fly from the nest box with the white sac but never see or realize how it is collected. It is somewhat gross, but then in a way, it's pretty neat. The chick sticks it's butt up to the opening hole, presents the gift and the adult takes it from there. I have a good sequence of about 5 photos. Maybe I'll post it here and then start a new thread. That way people won't have to look at it over and over.