GENESEE, ALBERTA ~ 2010

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:18 pm

I'm glad you got those pics of the stringy feed. So funny. Another one (or maybe the same one) was pecking around again at that quail. I wonder how long they can let the kids stay before they would need to retrieve them.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

I think you're right, Catwoman..

I wonder if they precut the quail for them in case they wanted to eat...

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:22 pm

I imagine they were fed well before being put into the box, but chicks this young are used to eating every 3 hours or so & its been 4-1/2 hours.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:26 pm

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:27 pm

I must admit , i am concerned.

there are lots of hawks in area.

I have lots of picutres and peter took some also so I will do a slide show later.
someone is foying around. Hopefully adult

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

Cute pic!!! they look like they are watching something flying...that or a tennis match...

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:30 pm

Well I don't know what to think, seems like somebody would have shown some interest by now. I saw the little sweeties trying to feed themselves.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:32 pm

Nice photo Nancy...I agree ljames

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:46 pm

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:46 pm

Nice catch, SGB--I didn't even see that one! :thumbegg:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:00 pm

I just talked to biologist and he said not to worry. that she has even just touched down is good. Sometimes it takes over 6 hours to find them. They will be fed tonight and tomorrow morning.
they are trying to give the female every opportunity.
they are being monitored by someone at the site.
Because she is an experienced hen, it should work.

The chicks are from a breeder. The biologists were owed one from Miss Edmonton last year. that is the female and the people at the plant wanted to put a few more in. So they contributed, and were able to get 2 males from breeder.

The males are about 22 -23 days old and the female about 25 days. They put older ones in so they do not have to worry about so many feedings at first and temperature.
they are hoping we see something by tonight.

They need to start begging.

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:02 pm

I have been too busy typing to post picutres.
will do some soon.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:03 pm

Thanks for the update Bev, I feel better...

PruJoy · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:10 pm

yes, thanks so much for that feedback on the chicks plus the biologists thoughts too - a relief to know :wink:

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:11 pm

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:15 pm

Thanks Bev--it is good to know that there is someone there keeping an eye on things & that they will be fed tonight & in the morning. How great that the employees at the plant wanted more babies! :spingirl:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

Thanks Bev....so glad you've been in touch with them...and I feel better knowing they are watching just as we are...

I'll keep the recorder on them...don't want to miss an adult showing up...but I must go do some laundry!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64771

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