Browsing Archive: February, 2009
Posted by Rachel on Wednesday, February 25, 2009,
In the past couple of weeks, we have ended up setting a total of 5 pairs in breeding (a new Aerie Aviary record!). They include:
- Mondrian x Sprite: they have 2 fledglings, and look to want to start another clutch, but the babies keep going back in the nest box (even though it was closed off for a week!). May have to wait till the babies are weaned before their parents lay another clutch. These are our yellow and dilute-producing parents.
- Constantin x Danube: 3 out of 5 eggs lo...
Posted by Rachel on Monday, February 16, 2009,
I have compiled the best photos I've taken of babies in the nest box, fledging, and coloring up into a database for those interested in seeing what baby Goulds look like before they obtain their adult plumage, and as an aid in determining coloration of hatchlings. There are also photos of a clutch showing their progress from 10 days old through fledging- and one of them is our first yellow baby! Click the
Birdie Babies link to see more.
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Posted by Rachel on Monday, February 16, 2009,
Aerie Aviary now has a News Blog to let you know of what is going on in the aviary.
This weekend we put 2 pairs and their weaned babies back in the aviary, and switched them out for 2 new pairs in the breeding cabinet. Right now, the breeding cabinet contains:
- Mondrian (RH PB / WB or LB GB / BB male) x Sprite (RH WB YB hen) + yellow and dilute fledglings
- Constantin (RH PB GB / BB male) x Danube (BH ytb WB BB hen) + 1 egg in nest box
- Orange Guy (OH PB / WB GB / BB male) x Silvie (BH PB GB / ...
