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4 Baby BB's

15 years ago

I now have 4 babies in my box. They were suppose to hatch Thur. but Fri. and Sat. it has rained and cold. Everytime I would go to look she was sitting in the nest. I only got to see them today, Sun. They have lots of black fuzz so they have been there a couple of days I guess. My mealworms came Thur. so I am ready. She sure took good care of the eggs. It has been COLD here. In the 40's. I am soooo excited. Hope all of you can have this experience very soon. Babysitting in Tx. Connie

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renee1958
15 years ago
Congratulations, on your new babies. I wonder how many nestings you'll have this season since they are starting so early?
donnalovesblue
15 years ago
Such wonderful news and I hope all goes well! Keep us posted.

Donna
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Hi Donna. I dont want to piss anyone off here talking to much about dogs because it is a blue bird forum. But dogs on leashes tend to be more aggressive than when not. Level one and two training classes help you to teach your dog to walk on a leash. Socialazation of your dogs with other dogs and people is crucial, but it has to be done early in dogs life or it may not be reversable?. I have been watching my Camo cat very close when he is out. I could never tie this cat out, he is 12 very lean pounds and would hurt himself trying to get off for sure. So far he has not gone near the box. IM not blind to the fact that he could be a danger to my BB's. We had a successful pair in a box right next to the one used now. Because I was a real newbie at BBing, I never did anything to the 2x4 the house was on, or any type of guards and luck be with us that year, they fledged 4 baby bb's! I worry about my Camo cat all the time when he is outside, I love him so much. We live on a dead end dirt road abbutting a mountain range. Up behind the house is a huge field. The wildlife is crazy.Bears,coyotes,foxes, hawks you name it. When Camo does not come in at night I find myself staying up until he is in safe. IM do my best to keep my BB's safe. The BB brinks is in place.
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dzyg
15 years ago
Exciting! Hope the weather warms up for you and those little babies!!

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dave_in_va
15 years ago
Renee:
I really wonder if she will nest more than three times, regardless of how early she starts. In 2005 we had an early Spring here in Virginia and my first brood hatched out on March 3rd. I was so excited, thinking she might nest four times. When the third brood fledged in late June I really thought there was a chance. I cleaned out the nest box hopefully but she showed no interest at all. She had fledged 13 new bluebirds and she was DONE!

I have heard that it has happened on rare occasion, but I have never talked to anyone who actually witnessed it. Anyone here ever see it first hand?

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connie_in_tx
Original Author
15 years ago
Renee-I had 4 broods one summer. I have been into this about 8 years. One time I had 4 out of all those years. Mine usually are early nesting but I still wind up with 3 broods. I always have 5 eggs first nesting but this time I only have 4. Do not know what determines any of this. I just enjoy what I get. My brother lives about 2 miles from me and has never seen a bluebird around his place. Strange??? He comes and enjoys watching mine. Happy Bluebirding to all. Connie
kenn3d
15 years ago
Congratulations on your nestlings Connie! That's great news. :)

Ours are about finished with the nest building and we expect an egg somewhen pretty soon maybe.

Best luck with yours,

Kenn :)

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