COLD DARK ROOM

[Ben02]

I do know you can scare the babies out of the nest early. But I've been told that it is a myth that if you touch the babies and put them them back in the nest the parents WON'T take care of them. The parents will even continue to take care of them after they leave the nest. The problem is finding the nest and getting them back in it. In other words I don't think your family frightened the parents away. It's a really hard call to make on rescuing or not. Lyn W made the right and beautiful decision. If I had taken the baby robin into my home it would have been wrong. I kept finding him in places in my yard and he was somewhat protected by sheltering under things. The following year there was a full grown robin singing with my pet zebra finches again outside their window. Then that year I found a nest of robins in my neighbors tree. I got to see baby robins before they got their adult colors. I'm pretty sure it was him because he always liked singing with my pet birds.

Yes we knew something was up as it was extremely quiet, but we thought we’d better let nature take its course.

 

[Ben02]

Last year all the hatchlings died in our nestbox. They hatched at the start of that really cold wet period before the heatwave started ... and Dad disappeared... so basically I think they starved Very sad, but not uncommon for an entire brood to fail.

Make sure you sleep properly and have a good breakfast. It makes all the difference. Good luck [emoji256]

Thank you!!!

 

[Cathie G]

Yes we knew something was up as it was extremely quiet, but we thought we’d better let nature take its course.

Yes...and it could have been any number of things. You probably would have heard the babies if they were hungry. They usually are louder then the parents.

 

[Cathie G]

I’ll believe you. But will substitute wine for beer.

Actually strong black coffee is my best medicine for allergy stuff and if it still hurts...my second drink of choice.

 

[Cathie G]

Lol. Thank you. As far as I know, they are crows. Apparently very intelligent birds.

They don't look like our crows. Ours are all black. They may be somewhat protected here but most people consider them to be a pest. I've even seen them attacked by flocks of birds. So everyone hates them. They do eat eggs. But they are extremely interesting and intelligent. I would enjoy one as a pet if I was given the opportunity to rescue one. And have proper permits to do it.

 

[Lyn W]

Yeah maybe, they were quite well developed and had quite a lot of feathers which is a shame. Getting them out was not a pleasant experience and I won’t go into any gruesome details.

So on Monday I’ve got my computer science exam and my religious studies exam which are both written. Then after half term I have my history exam (I love history!!!) and sciences. Also maths and English exams which I’m dreading and you have to retake them if you fail. Even if I fail maths or English, I can still get in to my college and do animal management but less sessions which is fine but I’ll try my hardest to pass. Starting an hour before each exam there is a study session where the teacher does a bit of last minute cramming knowledge.

Wow that’s a long post for me

It's a lot to get through, but I'm sure you'll be fine - with some hard work of course but it will be worth it in the end, Better to get them out of the way now than have to resit. We'll all be cheering you on!!

 

[Lyn W]

I do know you can scare the babies out of the nest early. But I've been told that it is a myth that if you touch the babies and put them them back in the nest the parents WON'T take care of them. The parents will even continue to take care of them after they leave the nest. The problem is finding the nest and getting them back in it. In other words I don't think your family frightened the parents away. It's a really hard call to make on rescuing or not. Lyn W made the right and beautiful decision. If I had taken the baby robin into my home it would have been wrong. I kept finding him in places in my yard and he was somewhat protected by sheltering under things. The following year there was a full grown robin singing with my pet zebra finches again outside their window. Then that year I found a nest of robins in my neighbors tree. I got to see baby robins before they got their adult colors. I'm pretty sure it was him because he always liked singing with my pet birds.

The 3 sparrows I reared were less than 24 hours old and their nest was knocked down when building works were being carried out in the school I was working at. They were brought to me because I was known as 'bird woman' - I used to hatch chicken and duck eggs in an incubator for a classroom project so i had a nice warm spot for them. They thought I was their mum! The finch was brought to me by a pupil who found him. I think Robins know that humans can help them find food - there's one in my garden who always appears when I go out and he comes quite close and watches very carefully to see if I'm going to help him find any bugs.

 

[Cathie G]

The 3 sparrows I reared were less than 24 hours old and their nest was knocked down when building works were being carried out in the school I was working at. They were brought to me because I was known as 'bird woman' - I used to hatch chicken and duck eggs in an incubator for a classroom project so i had a nice warm spot for them. They thought I was their mum! The finch was brought to me by a pupil who found him. I think Robins know that humans can help them find food - there's one in my garden who always appears when I go out and he comes quite close and watches very carefully to see if I'm going to help him find any bugs.

You are a great lady. It takes a lot of love,knowledge,and dedication to raise baby birds...

The 3 sparrows I reared were less than 24 hours old and their nest was knocked down when building works were being carried out in the school I was working at. They were brought to me because I was known as 'bird woman' - I used to hatch chicken and duck eggs in an incubator for a classroom project so i had a nice warm spot for them. They thought I was their mum! The finch was brought to me by a pupil who found him. I think Robins know that humans can help them find food - there's one in my garden who always appears when I go out and he comes quite close and watches very carefully to see if I'm going to help him find any bugs.

I was trying to quote you and we'll see what happened with that. I was trying to say how much I admire what you were able to accomplish with raising your 3 little sparrows. I know what it takes to do that. I already knew that you wouldn't take it on if it wasn't necessary.

 

[Momof4]

Yeah maybe, they were quite well developed and had quite a lot of feathers which is a shame. Getting them out was not a pleasant experience and I won’t go into any gruesome details.

So on Monday I’ve got my computer science exam and my religious studies exam which are both written. Then after half term I have my history exam (I love history!!!) and sciences. Also maths and English exams which I’m dreading and you have to retake them if you fail. Even if I fail maths or English, I can still get in to my college and do animal management but less sessions which is fine but I’ll try my hardest to pass. Starting an hour before each exam there is a study session where the teacher does a bit of last minute cramming knowledge.

Wow that’s along post for me

Good luck!!!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Thanks

My high school sweetheart/ ex wife had one. I restored the body and painted it Porsche orange. I had a blast in that car.

 

[Lyn W]

My high school sweetheart/ ex wife had one. I restored the body and painted it Porsche orange. I had a blast in that car.

Hi Ray, we've not seen you for a few days - how are you?

 

[Blackdog1714]

The photo credit goes to my wife. She was out with the babies last weekend while I worked. 3 yr old Shiloh Shepherd, 5 month old Chow Chow and a 2.5 yr old Newfie. The chow is a female and the other two are boys needless to say she runs the house!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My high school sweetheart/ ex wife had one. I restored the body and painted it Porsche orange. I had a blast in that car.

I have a high school sweetheart/X wife also.
She was even less reliable than an Opal.

 

[Cathie G]

My high school sweetheart/ ex wife had one. I restored the body and painted it Porsche orange. I had a blast in that car.

I was also wondering how you, wifey and opo are doing.

 

[Cathie G]

We got hit by an onslaught of tornados today... I came home to a lot of tree’s down ( a couple on my fences[emoji35]) and no power.. we still have no power but the basics are covered by the generator.. we were fortunate compared to others in the neighborhood. Son and I took a ride to see some calm after the storm. It’s good to focus on the beauty in life
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Hoping you have your power back. Even with a generator it's hard.

 

[Yvonne G]

@Yvonne G
Did you David (dmmj) has been on the forum?

Yes. We've been talking with him in the moderator section. It's so good to have him back.

 

[Yvonne G]

View attachment 271834The photo credit goes to my wife. She was out with the babies last weekend while I worked. 3 yr old Shiloh Shepherd, 5 month old Chow Chow and a 2.5 yr old Newfie. The chow is a female and the other two are boys needless to say she runs the house!

Very nice-looking group of kidlets!

 

[Momof4]

Yes. We've been talking with him in the moderator section. It's so good to have him back.

I know!! I think about him all the time! I still have the cute gardening set he sent me.
I hope he’s doing well health wise.

I didn’t know you had a secret club[emoji6]

 

[Momof4]

@EllieMay
How are you guys doing?

 

[KarenSoCal]

That would really shake up my world [emoji23]

We had one here at 9:15 yesterday morning. It turned out to be only a 3.4, but felt much bigger. It was a loud boom! then cracking sounds, then a gentle wave motion. First one we've felt here in a couple years.

I will admit, I hate hearing my house cracking.