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No Eggs Yet....Is There A Problem?

17 years ago

OK...I may be a bit premature with a concern but decided to post it anyway! Mama blue completed her nest days ago, but there are no eggs. Yesterday, I didn't see her at all, and I spotted Daddy about 4pm peaking into the box. We had horrendous weather earlier in the week up until 5am yesterday, then the storms moved out and it turned out to be a beautiful day, but somewhat cooler. Could this be the reason? She's back this morning and she and Daddy are flitting around, but she hasn't gone to the box.

According to my calendar, she laid eggs last year almost immediately after the nest was complete. Oh sure, it's MY calendar, not hers!!!LOL. I'm wondering what things come into play between completed nests and egg laying.

Donna

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kenn3d
17 years ago
Hi Donna,

I guess it's mostly folly to predict such things... seems they all have their own different deciding factors. But I sure wouldn't worry if they have a completed nest and are both still around.

Missy's nest was essentially finished for 2 or 3 days before she laid her 1st egg (March 21st). And I've read of others leaving for awhile and coming back to lay... some call this the honeymoon. ;)

best luck and keep us posted,

Kenn
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