11-05-2015, 03:28 PM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Originally Posted by Mups
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Do you know for sure her eggs are still under her? Could a rat have pinched them?I know its obviously very different in the wild, but I used to candle my eggs after a week - ten days, because if my birds were sitting on duff eggs, they would still sit there, and sit there, until they got so thin and out of condition, and all for nothing. If they weren't fertile, I could quickly give her some more to look after while she was still in the mood.
11-05-2015, 03:41 PM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Originally Posted by Mups
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It was just a thought. Some of my gals got so broody they'd sit on a doorknob if they had one.I've seen birds get almost like skeletons sitting, and its such a shame.
How's the foot?
Ive seen the grebes abandon eggs over the years, and on occasions most hatch but one doesn't. Last year the hatched young were getting stressed as the parents sat on what was probably an infertile egg.
11-05-2015, 04:00 PM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
[QUOTE=Nom;649492]I fell out with it, giving it the cold shoulder. Mind you all my bits are cold, bad circulation and an ice age, and im still wearing winter woollies.Ive seen the grebes abandon eggs over the years, and on occasions most hatch but one doesn't. Last year the hatched young were getting stressed as the parents sat on what was probably an infertile egg.[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean Nom. Mother won't take the youngsters out for food, or take goslings/ducklings for a swim because she thinks there's more to hatch yet.
So much easier to deal with, and help them all survive, when they're in captivity ey.
Nom, it isn't cold today, not here anyway, in fact its 21degrees, so I'm surprised your 'bits' are cold.
If you feel cold in this temperature, its almost def. because of that infection. We've got all the lovely summer coming, surely you'd be happier being able to get out and about doing what you love, and be painfree too? Get help.
Sorry, I know I said I'd keep quiet - just slipped out.
12-05-2015, 10:38 AM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Thanks folks, appreciate the response. Saberline i know Durham well, im just up the road, one of my favourite sites is Bishop Middleham quarry, a havenfor wildlife, with exeptional wildflowers, insects and birds.
Mups it is cold here, single figure temperatures and the wind does make feel even colder.
12-05-2015, 10:44 AM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Originally Posted by Nom
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Thanks folks, appreciate the response. Saberline i know Durham well, im just up the road, one of my favourite sites is Bishop Middleham quarry, a haven for wildlife, with exeptional wildflowers, insects and birds.
Mups it is cold here, single figure temperatures and the wind does make feel even colder.
Then I'll keep me beak out then. Only trying to help.
12-05-2015, 11:33 AM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Nom I know Bishop Middleham quarry but did not know it was a wildlife place. I thought it was private. I only live ten minutes away at N/A. I was born at Fishburn. I will have to go and check it out when the weather gets better. A bit windy at the moment.12-05-2015, 11:38 AM
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Re: Limp around the Lakeside.
Originally Posted by Sableline
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Nom I know Bishop Middleham quarry but did not know it was a wildlife place. I thought it was private. I only live ten minutes away at N/A. I was born at Fishburn. I will have to go and check it out when the weather gets better. A bit windy at the moment.
http://www.durhamwt.com/core_pdfs/BI...IDD%20CARD.pdf
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