10 May, 2004

Day 21

The babie budgies continue their progress. Sherbet (One) is more alert now and looks up at us when we open the nest box. It's strange, but Two is the more active when it is held in our hands. Sherbet is starting to make more mature noises (which seem to bother Meringue). Kiwi and Meringue are spending more and more time doing their "adult" things, including, lots of sex. We are a bit concerned about the chance of more eggs. As soon as the current chicks are out the nest box for good we are going to take the box away. Hopefully, this will make Kiwi less receptive.

two (2) baby budgies, chicks, in the nest box.  One is developing flight feathers, the other is much uglier, covered in down. 20 and 21 days old

two (2) baby budgies, chicks, in the nest box.  One is developing flight feathers, the other is much uglier, covered in down. 20 and 21 days old

closeup of 21 day old budgie chick's head from above.