1 May, 2004

Day 12

One's feathers have begun to become more feathery. Compare today's picture to the picture from the 29th of April (here). Its legs look to be just about full size already!


12 day old budgie chick, just starting to grow downy feathures

One with his new "feathers". Look at the flight feathers starting to grow on its wings.

11 and 12 day old budgie chicks

Two is growing but is still awkward. The way it lies on its fat belly, its head is pressed against the bottom of the nest box.

12 day old budgie chick spreading new wings.  Detail of wings visible.  wings have elbows and wrists

We've never really thought about it before (perhaps we haven't seen enough baby birds, or perhaps they are not all the same) but the budgies seem to have vestigal fingers on their wings.