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biophiliac said:
So Loper's babies are six weeks old and have survived integration into the flock. They have names - #1741 is Porumbel and #1742 is Tauben*. I was so overprotective with them, made them stay in the cage til they were 5 weeks and could no longer be contained. lol Tauben was the bravest. He would jump out when I opened the cage door so dad could go feed them. As soon as he hit the floor one of the cockbirds would come after him. Tauben would turn around and hop back in the cage. Tauben still would come out again and get chased back in. He kept doing that and each time he was able to get away from the bullies for longer periods. I would only let him try while I was there to guard him. Finally when they were 5 weeks I let them free in the loft. Here are some pics from that day.
Having a look at the flight pen...
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Landing on the lowest perch...
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Then a higher one ...
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This was the first time flying for real.

I really love the look of these two, they strongly resemble mom. Their wings are extra long. One more of Tauben with a fliter that I think is neat.
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*edit - the names are foreign words for pigeon.:D
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Wow they're looking great! You've have done well looking after them whilst they're more vulnerable. I think they'll grow into some very good birds!
Fields Mountain Farm said:
Ok, so I was gonna quote some posts but by the time I cought up I had 17..:lau:oops:

Im just gonna say, that was a great catch up! Great videos, lofts coming together nicely, lots of beautiful birds and growing squeakers! And more eggs! :celebrate
And screwball judges! :th
I hate that for ya Pyxis :hugs
Happy Anniversary Boomer! :love
Sorry its late! :hugs

Hello everyone! :frow
Hope you all had a great mothers day!
:love
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Hi FMF! I wondered what had gone on, my alerts went crazy! Glad you had a great mother's day. Ours was in March. How are your feathered friends doing? Still multiplying or subtracting? :oops::D Boomer says 'coo' !
 
CCUK said:
Wow they're looking great! You've have done well looking after them whilst they're more vulnerable. I think they'll grow into some very good birds!

Hi FMF! I wondered what had gone on, my alerts went crazy! Glad you had a great mother's day. Ours was in March. How are your feathered friends doing? Still multiplying or subtracting? :oops::D Boomer says 'coo' !
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:frow yeah, I was hiting likes like a mad woman..:lau
Still multiplying :rolleyes:.... should have more 'lings hatching anytime now..:lau
I Love that Boomer! :love
 
biophiliac said:
So Loper's babies are six weeks old and have survived integration into the flock. They have names - #1741 is Porumbel and #1742 is Tauben*. I was so overprotective with them, made them stay in the cage til they were 5 weeks and could no longer be contained. lol Tauben was the bravest. He would jump out when I opened the cage door so dad could go feed them. As soon as he hit the floor one of the cockbirds would come after him. Tauben would turn around and hop back in the cage. Tauben still would come out again and get chased back in. He kept doing that and each time he was able to get away from the bullies for longer periods. I would only let him try while I was there to guard him. Finally when they were 5 weeks I let them free in the loft. Here are some pics from that day.
Having a look at the flight pen...
View attachment 1774243
Landing on the lowest perch...
View attachment 1774244

Then a higher one ...
View attachment 1774251
This was the first time flying for real.

I really love the look of these two, they strongly resemble mom. Their wings are extra long. One more of Tauben with a fliter that I think is neat.
View attachment 1774249

*edit - the names are foreign words for pigeon.:D
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Fabulous! They are gorgeous :love

cavemanrich said:
I suggest to leave it also. Agree with the others here.
Do have a possible suggestion for the future if the egg laying gets staggered.
When you see first egg,,,,,,, replace with plastic. Keep egg on your counter in home. Egg does not start to develop at room temp.
When second egg is laid, replace plastic with real.:thumbsup
Both pigeons hatch at same time.
Here is my logic behind this from previous experience.
A staggered lay, brought about a staggered hatching. One pigeon was already soo much bigger when second hatched. Biggggggs took all the nourishment, and there was little left for the second one. He grew really slow with the limited nutrition that he received. Lil guy didn't make it. :(. I think it all is part of nature to have parent nourish the one that looks healthiest.(most likely to survive) When we raise pigeons in captivity, we try to circumvent nature to a degree.
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In hindsight, that’s what I should have done. I did that with her first set. But the later pairs, i haven’t done it. I think I will make that my normal practice from now on. :bow
 
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