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2 Baby Gouldien chicks born today...''Noel and Holly''


2 Baby Gouldien chicks born today...''Noel and Holly''

Too early to determine the genders and not the usual time for reproduction.



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Aw they are so cute, Julia! Your son must be so thrilled! Christmas Day too! Love the apt names too. Look a hungry little pair x

25 Dec, 2021

 

they 'll grow up to be very pretty finches.

25 Dec, 2021

 

Ahh! They are all mouth at that stage!

26 Dec, 2021

 

Mother and chicks are doing well this morning..
It is so fascinating to see her feed them..
They love broccoli, can you believe!

26 Dec, 2021

 

So cute! And broccoli! How strange!

26 Dec, 2021

 

Yes,Rose,my son has a regular order from Morrisons!He's been breeding Finches for 30 years It's a good form of relaxation between his studying.

26 Dec, 2021

 

Really interesting, Julia! I’m learning stuff all the time on here. He’s definitely a professional after all this time. Thanks for sharing with us!

26 Dec, 2021

 

How beautiful they are,Julia. and Christmassy names too..I love them .:o) x

26 Dec, 2021

 

Thank you both...a little divergence from gardening!:0)

27 Dec, 2021

 

Perfect little Christmas presents!

27 Dec, 2021

 

PS Can you tel lwhich is which?

27 Dec, 2021

 

Not yet,Stera...the chicks stay in the nest with the hen for 12/15 days.The cocks are very flamboyant in colouring.The hen is very insignificant and blends in with the nesting material.

27 Dec, 2021

 

Excellent, are you able to show us a pic when they've got bigger?

28 Dec, 2021

 

I will,Stera...

28 Dec, 2021

 

Thank you for sharing this lovely Christmas Day tale x

29 Dec, 2021

 

Hope to show their progress over the next few weeks,K..x

29 Dec, 2021



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