So it was just a little over 2 weeks ago that I was rushing out of the house to discover that one of Misty's eggs had hatched. I'm sure not many of you are bird owners but I am guessing quite a number of you are at least pet owners or have owned a pet. So perhaps, then you understand that this is the pinnacle of pet ownership. I've had birds as pets for nearly 20 years and although there have been eggs laid, none have ever successfully hatched. So imagine my excitement to see this brand new fetus-like little creature, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, squirming among the newspaper shavings at the bottom of Misty's little Cheerio box nest.
I've named her Anastasia.
1 day old
3 days old
7 days old
9 days old
11 days old
And I took these a few hours ago during her 1st playtime outside of the cage (15 days old):
And this is a video (also taken earlier today) of her napping in my mom's hands:
She still looks a bit alien but in time, she'll be beautiful, just like her momma. :) It's amazing to watch how quickly she's growing and developing. Her eyes didn't open til just a few days ago, and her color and feathers are just really starting to show. She still sleeps most of the time but so far she's proven to be very friendly and cuddly.
And none of this would be possible without Momma Misty and Poppa Smoothie's dedication and superb parenting skills.
This is a video of the baby bird feeding process.
Smoothie is regurgitating his food for Misty who in turn will regurgitate it for Anastasia. It looks like they're having an intense makeout session. ;)
Misty's laid a total of 11 eggs but Anastasia's the only one who's hatched. Which is fine, one baby bird is more than enough... for now.
Just thought I'd share before I leave for Costa Rica. I hope everyone enjoys their week/end! I doubt you'll enjoy it as much as I will but you can try. ;) I'll keep a journal with me so I'll be sharing my adventures when I get back. Cross your fingers that I don't fall into a volcano, get eaten by a forest monkey, or fall off the tarzan swing!
Peace & love
2 comments:
so cute!
I'm pretty sure a 15 day old baby bird does not want to be held and stroked by human hands! if you own a pet can you please read? What are you gonna do next jiggle around the rest of the eggs and guess what sex they will be? in the future, do not stress the mother or the baby for at least 3 weeks or until the baby bird starts downing. -ALSO- the other eggs may not even be fertilized yet.
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