pearllyn Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Just had a peek at the webcam - it's so exciting! Thanks so much Dave for sharing it with us. x
chimaysmommy Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 I just wanna say that the webcam is the coolest thing ever!! B) I've not had much experience with baby birds under 4 months old...Chimay was 4 months when he came home to us, and so was my mom's TAG that she had when I was in high school. So on a personal note, this is really has grabbed my attention!!!! I know that the babies are hopefully going to start hatching at the beginning of October, and if they're going to hatch this weekend I HOPE they can hold out until Sunday!! Totally selfish of me I know...I have to make a day trip out of town on Saturday and already can't wait to log in and check out the webcam when I get home. Eee!! Babies are so exciting!!!!!<br><br>Post edited by: chimaysmommy, at: 2009/09/30 01:06
Tycos_mom Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 I'm so excited about these eggs hatching. I just bought myself a new laptop so kept my old one hooked up so I can see when these eggs start to hatch I don't want to miss a thing so I have one computer to use and one that's hooked into the webcam I hope I don't miss any of it I'm so excited. Its going to be a big event Dave you better stock up on bubble gum cigars for the happy occasion<br><br>Post edited by: Tycos_mom, at: 2009/09/30 04:13
rbpittman Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Now I'm completely hooked to the Camilla cam - the waiting is excrutiating, but I just got a good look at all four eggs - they are absolutely beautiful! Great job Camilla and Gonzo! Thanks Dave for sharing with us.
Spinner Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 Gonzo and Camilla's first egg hatched in the evening last night! The chick is healthy and moving around. Here's a screen cap from the web cam with both parents and the chick. If you can't make it out, the chick is at the bottom end of the feather right in front of Gonzo's beak. A larger view of the image is available at http://www.beakersaviary.com/images/d/d8/Camillas-First-Hatch-02.jpg The hatching was exactly 28 days from when the first egg was laid.<br><br>Post edited by: Spinner, at: 2009/10/06 14:06
judygram Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Congrats on the first hatch, this is so exciting, guess the others will follow soon, wow I can't express how grateful I am that you allowed us to view this piece of history in the making, can't wait to see the others hatch, you must be so proud Dave.
JillyBeanz Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I am so excited - I'm like an expectant auntie! Well done Gonzo & Camilla (and Dave)! This is absolutely fascintating and I too would like to thank you for this great opportunity ~ and will follow (expectantly!)
danmcq Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Thats exciting news, congratulations!! I was just watching the webcam at the right time and momma grey went out for about 30 seconds exposing the view of the new chick huddled with the 3 eggs. Very cute. :-) Thanks for making this forum a part of this!!
Poppy Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Im so excited !! Congrats to you all I love watching the webcam Many Thanks for letting us view and taking part in all the excitement :cheer: WOW Im even happier now cause when i lokked again the nest was empty and got a really good view of the new hatchling !! Its so cute seeing it try to move and fall over the eggs ! :laugh:<br><br>Post edited by: Poppy, at: 2009/10/06 15:43
katana600 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Dave, are you recording the video cam as it captures all this excitement in real time? I was watching last night and thought I saw a crack in the egg and then Camilla and Gonzo were much more active, coming and going but I didn't see the chick, just the empty shell when I got up this morning. It is spectacular to watch this pair diligently taking care of their nest. Thanks so much.
Joolesgreyuk Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 This is so exciting. Thanks for allowing us into this event Dave
pearllyn Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Congratulations on your first arrival - I'm watching them at the minute - that's me stuck for the rest of the day! Thanks so much for sharing. x
cf737 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I am just bursting with excitement and happiness for these two! They are excellent parents and are doing a phenomenal job! I can't wait for the rest to hatch!
Luvparrots Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Congratulations Dave!!! I've been watching the cam!!! It is so exciting!!!
casper Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This has been so exciting Dave. I had a look on the cam this morning and it was a wonderful thing to watch. Thanks for sharing this with us all and karma to you for taking time out to post:)
animalINSPIRED Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This is so exciting! Thanks for pming Dave! Fingers crossed that I will be able to get one of your beautiful babies!
chimaysmommy Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 OMG I can't believe I missed it! I was really hoping to catch some live hatching action... Regardless, CONGRATS TO THE NEW MOMMY AND DADDY!!! I can't wait to hear all about the other three as well!!!
JillyBeanz Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 katana600 wrote: Dave, are you recording the video cam as it captures all this excitement in real time? Dave - I see a marketing opportunity here! A series of DVDs!! My family are finding me a little strange® - I keep talking to Gonzo and Camilla! :laugh:
Tycos_mom Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 I was just looking at the web cam and I checked out Bonnie & Clydes nest box it looks like the got 2or3 eggs in the nest. Boy Dave are you ever going to be busy if all these baby's Hatch what fun.
danmcq Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 Congratulations Dave!! Now there are 2 chicks!!!!
JillyBeanz Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 Damn! There's this big fluffy grey feathery thing in the way of these babies! Tell Camilla to shift!! :laugh: Can't wait to see this pan out - I am LOVING LOVING LOVING IT! :silly:
Spinner Posted October 8, 2009 Author Posted October 8, 2009 The second chick hatched late morning today and is healthy and moving around (as good as an uncoordinated chick can). It hatched about a day later than expected. If all goes normally, we should see number three in the next day or two. Camilla has been moving the brood towards the boot of the nest box, often out of view of the cam in the top of the box. So, I'm working on setting up my wide-angle cam in the boot. Until I get the new input hardware, I've got it temporarily hooked up to Bonnie & Clyde's cam channel. One real advantage of this cam is that I adjusted the focus for a very short distance, showing everything in great detail. Blew the warranty sticker apart to do it, but the results are worth it. The downside is that the additional IR source of the cam tends to blow out the left of the image in the regular cam. Oh well, trade-offs. As always, enjoy!<br><br>Post edited by: Spinner, at: 2009/10/08 18:57
Poppy Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Dave your a star for letting us have such a wonderful close up of these amazing events Many Thanks :cheer:
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