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4 May 23 — Day 23

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No big outing today. Chick #2 went out for five minutes on its own and Chick #3 was back in as soon as it was out.

Chick #2 flapping
Chick #2 flapping


The chicks got to taste Parakeet for the first time this evening and they’d also had Starling on top of the usual Pigeon so a bit more variety on the menu today. Azina must have caught that Parakeet as it looked quite fresh and Tom had been sitting on or by the ledge for over an hour when she arrived with it.

First Parakeet
First Parakeet


There were only five feeds today but the chicks were very full at the end of each of them.
Chick #2 is getting a bit even more steady on its feet and Chick #3 is making more effort. Chick #1 has reached the pincushion back stage, making it quite easy to recognise it from its siblings today.

Chick #1 has reached the pincushion back stage
Chick #1 has reached the pincushion back stage

When it was sitting next to Chick #3 on the porch at one point the difference 4 days make was quite striking when looking at the cheek patch and around the eye.

You can see the difference 4 days make on the cheek patch comparing #1 on the left and #3 on the right
You can see the difference 4 days make on the cheek patch comparing #1 on the left and #3 on the right

Chick #3 cast a pellet on the back of Chick #2 this morning.

Shots for today:

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    Tom brooding

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    Azina brings food
    Azina brings food

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