pearllyn Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Congratulations on #3 Dave - Still hooked on the webcams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 congratulations Dave,Camilla and Gonzo on chick 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewgrey Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Just found this. Amazing is all I can say. Especially since i'm fairly new to Greys and will be purchasing soon. Learned a lot in this thread and will be tagging along. Thanks and congrats on the chicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes this is exciting, its not every day you can watch greys tending their nest and the little ones hatching, congrats on the third baby, now just waiting on the fourth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Oh happy happy day! I go check the nest every chance I have and this time I got to see all three chicks together moving. The close up cam is incredible. To see their little wings and beaks and see them in motion just enthralls and delights. Thank you so much for showing us what it is like for this family to thrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Today I saw Camilla pick up a chick with her foot and move it under her in one swift efficient motion. Gonzo picked one up gently in his beak. The little ones were opening and closing their beaks as if they were peeping and I saw tiny little outstretched wings and tiny little feet. This is incredible. It looks like one chick has its eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just got a real good view of the proud parent with their babies! Still hooked.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 The three chicks are all doing very well - they are moving around well, and look to be developing as expected. The oldest chick is eleven days old and is starting to develop some down. Chick two is nine days, and chick three is seven days. It is easy to tell the hatch order of the chicks as there is a clear size difference between them, even with only two days separating them. The bird room is alive with the sounds of the chicks calling for food - the smallest little peep, peep sound. Camilla is often heard cooing to the young in a very calming song, while Gonzo continues to look amusingly "large and menacing" while protecting his brood. While we still hold out hope, it's looking like egg four might not hatch. It is four days past the expected 28 day hatch period, but it is still being tended to by both parents. Meanwhile, the nursery is being setup with the brooder, feeding supplies, nursery cage, and other necessary items. As always, I can't wait to get to hand-feeding time and interact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I think you are all making up these stories about seeing these babies. Every time I go to take a peek Camilla's in the way or Gonzo's got his bum firmly wedged in the camera lens! Shame about egg four Dave - fingers crossed it's just enjoying the inside of its egg a little too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Im the same whenever i go look i canna see anything ! lol and i must look dozens times a day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have seen them several times and Gonzo coming in to feed Camilla, this is fascinating to watch and I know you can't wait to pull those chicks so you can take over and cuddle and play with them, wow would like to be you for a while Dave so I could enjoy it but you certainly have given us a view we would otherwise never have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I've just seen them!! Camilla shifted just for a moment and I saw a little head pop out! How cute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have been out of town for four days and could barely stand not seeing these babies. It is amazing how much they have grown. This is just the most beautiful family. When you start hand feeding, it will be a lot harder for us to keep up with you. Thanks for helping me fill my waiting time with the marvel of your video cam of miracles in motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Both parents are in the nestbox and the babies are uncovered now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 A couple of updates: Camilla discovered she can knock over the wide-angle cam, as it doesn't have a glued-on sleeve like the other one. Since it's mostly useless now (she pops it over right after I reset it), I'm returning that channel (8082) to Bonnie and Clyde's video feed. Besides, those two are starting to spend more time in the nest. Go to 8081 for Gonzo and Camilla's cam. The oldest chick is two weeks old today, and its head is almost as big as their eggs. Quite the growth rate! Legs, feet, and wings are developing well on all the chicks, and there's a thickening growth of their first down. They are starting to get big enough that they no longer all fit under Camilla's chest, requiring her to spread her wings out in a protective, warming canopy. Once I pull the chicks to start hand feeding (in about a week), I expect to have a cam on the brooder for continued monitoring. There will certainly be the opportunity for some good color photos to be taken as they continue to grow - something I couldn't do in the nest box without the threat of Gonzo ripping into me Enjoy! And don't forget to watch Bonnie & Clyde's overtures. Who knows, there might be eggs there some day soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I noticed when in earlier it had been knocked over again ! I can see the chicks (very occasionally!!) lol and they are growing .Cannot wait to see them in the beooder will be awesome .Many thanks for letting us watch this wonderful journey . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Good grief! I haven't been on the webcam since Friday and I can see a real difference in size - it's unreal how quickly they develop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I've been watching the three babies all by themselves in their nest. So very nake and cute!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 My question is how exactly do you get the chicks away from Camilla and Gonzo, I would assume they would guard them with their life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 You try to block them from the nest box by closing it off, but I'm never fast enough. A little preparation and practice will help. Gonzo is the really protective one, so keeping him away will make things much easier. But, I'll tell you exactly how it's done after I accomplish the task:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I knew it wouldn't be easy but I look forward to hearing how you get them out for he will be out for blood when he knows what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'll just put on my chick hand puppet and confuse them with my cuteness! :ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 {Feel-good-0002006E}{Feel-good-000200BB} Sounds good to me!!!!! Good luck!!!! :laugh: :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just got a look at the babies, they are so cute!:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 It is wonderful watching the parents caring for those precious little chicks. Thanks for giving us this ability. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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