ROCHESTER, NY~2012, PART 3

antisal · **Joined:** Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:38 pm **Posts:** 7

Just a quick question for all you experts. Are we assuming Beauty's other egg is not viable?

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:12 pm

It is interesting to read the opinions on the differences of feedings of multi-chick nests vs. single-chick nests. :think

It all makes perfect sense to me, and I'm not as worried anymore about this little one. :biggrin:

gigi · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:56 pm

And I think he was named appropriately! :egg7:

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:15 am **Posts:** 10250

carly wrote:

I think in this situation ...all we can do is guess, they are so different and their getting together was so different than the way falcons traditionally bond.

I think that's it. To me, I don't see the mutual affection between these 2. I see Beauty viewed as a breeder and a means to an end (offspring). I think in this bond, Dotca is the boss, or thinks he is.

I think Dotca's real (mutual affection) bond is with Pigott.

Oh well. I'm not saying he's not a good Dad, because he has been excellent and as I've already pointed out, he has EXCELLENT instincts when it comes to incubation, feeding, etc...

Either way, this little one has excellent genes.

Kris G. · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:20 pm

mwplay wrote:

carly wrote:

I think in this situation ...all we can do is guess, they are so different and their getting together was so different than the way falcons traditionally bond.

I think that's it. To me, I don't see the mutual affection between these 2. I see Beauty viewed as a breeder and a means to an end (offspring). I think in this bond, Dotca is the boss, or thinks he is.

I think Dotca's real (mutual affection) bond is with Pigott.

Oh well. I'm not saying he's not a good Dad, because he has been excellent and as I've already pointed out, he has EXCELLENT instincts when it comes to incubation, feeding, etc...

Either way, this little one has excellent genes.

I think you're right. There's more affection being shown to Pigott with echupping, food gifts and whatever else that goes on than has been ever shown to B. I've admired B since she came to Rochester and would love for her to have a devoted mate but it just never seems to be in the cards for her. DC's a good dad but the bond with B just doesn't seem to be there.

Terka · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:16 pm

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gigi · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:25 pm

Big SIGH... of relief! What a beautiful bloody mess!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

I have never seen a mouth like that!!!

Great pics. .

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:54 pm

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:18 am

Baby eating now, Beauty feeding. DC hopped into the box & I thought he was going to watch, but he left.

Anca · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:35 am

I got it recorded :thumbup

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:42 am

Thanks for the video, Anca! :egg 19:

Anca · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:11 am

Mom came with a prey and Dad took it with him.......pffffff....mén!!!!

Anca · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:22 am

Mom tried it another time....with the same result.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

WOW. . I am just catching up here .. that DotCa is something else. .

is there something wrong with the baby's left eye/side of the head?

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:58 am

I think it is still from that messy feed that I saw back a bit.

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:07 am

SGB, go back to yesterday and see what this little one looked like right after the feeding. Blood all over the place. It aint pretty, but at least it is getting fed. Love that full crop! thanks for the video Anca!

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:15 am **Posts:** 10250

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The antics of these two.

I'm cracking up this morning seeing the updates. I'm convinced this has to do with the fact DC needs to be the provider. If he delivers food, no problem. If B brings in the food and he's on duty, he takes it each time (or what seems like each time). If we have a repeat of yesterday, he will return several times with food, but won't make a delivery until he can feed. Maybe he thinks it is his baby since he was on duty with she hatched?

Dotca really wants to feed and care for this little one, which is great. Amazing to see a first time Dad so involved in Baby's care.

:teehee:

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