Oh Aly! If I were only closer I would help you with shifts You are doing great! This thread has been an eye opener for me. I thought that I had anticipated every potential problem, but you have found some that I never thought of, and you have also adapted very creativly if I might add! Yes maybe Ziggy was too young but really who can say. From what I understand Baby and Ziggy didn't give you much choice in the matter. Sometimes that happens, in the wild the birds decide for themselves and the species survives, some things just happen because they were supposed to happen. I'm not saying that one should try to breed a bird that is too young, but there are some things that we cannot control. Under the circumstances you have shone, and set a very good example for those of us who are less experienced. If some people can't see that, it's their loss. Keep us posted and know that we are pulling for you and the feathered!

 

Thanks Cannuck! I'm doing my best. These babies can't ever say I didn't try. They just need to keep it up. If it's meant to be it'll be.
Jaime, they're too close for me to go changing things around at this point. I could but the way I have it now is working-temp, humidity, ventilation. It was hard at first because I had to constantly monitor it to make sure it stays in range but it's gotten a bit easier now. I don't mind having to turn it back on every hour, I barely sleep to begin with so it's ok. Plus, if they make it through handfeeding every two hours will be a breeze. After that it'll just get easier.

 

Are you rotating the eggs? I'm not sure the frequency, but i know that turning the eggs in the nest is a crucial part of incubation.

 

Yes. I mentioned that a few post back but didn't get into details. #1 and #2 no longer need turning at this point. Still turning #3 and #4. It's basically 180degrees about 8 times in 24hrs.-eggs laying horizontal.

 

Sounds like you have got your rota, pretty busy! Do you have to turn them through the night aswell ??

 

How are they doing?

 

Sophia, yup, throught the night too. Same times so the embryo doesn't get stuck to the shell. No turning the last three days since that's when they get into hatching position.

Jaime, thanks. Yes, they'll all good. They move so much.

 

I thought you shook the first egg well, how could that one be ok? Anyway, all the best with the babies! I'm slightly astounded that a heating pad is enough to keep them going.

 

Yes, egg one was shook on day one. It still developed.
I'm trying to do whatever I can. So far it's working. I didn't expect to get them through the first night but they did. Now three days later they're still doing good. If it's meant to be it'll be. I tried.

 

ouch, thats going to be hard. hand feeding from day one. i'm considering hand feeding this summer for something to do but you have a lot of work on your hands if they hatch.

 

Iam glad to hear they are doing well Keep up the good work

 

oh im so happy to hear that the heat pad helped!
its also good to hear that you are still coping with this in a 'Que sera sera' fashion, but are still able to do all the work required...
a lot of people either get overly hopeful when they are investing so much in something so delicate, or just stop worrying enough to notice the little things...
keep it up Aly!
you are doing really well so far, many first clutches have not worked at all, so to get this far, against the odds, is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of

 

Thanks Bree. It helps to hear positive comments. I'm normally the negative person thinking of the worst but I'm trying to stay positive. They made it this far so that has to mean something. Against all odds is right. Alot of people are doubtful but I think I would be too. To see them still moving around in there after so many days makes me a little more hopeful. Like I said, I never expected this to work but was desperate so if it does I'll be blessed. If not, I learned ALOT and atleast I tried. Thanks again.

 

You are doing great so far! It is a miracle that they have come this far, so maybe there is more to this miracle yet to come! We are still pulling for you here! Have a happy Easter and do keep us updated!

 

It's only a matter of days should they start hatching if they are going to. Hoping you the best of luck. You have a lot of work on your hand trying to hand fed these guys from day one and they are going to be soo tiny but i'm sure you will go great. Lets just hope from all your hard work that hatch.

 

You are doing your best, and I am wishing you all the luck I can give for these little guys to pull through!
You have tried your best and still are, nature will take it's course, and it is not your fault if other people say things negative about your journey!

The best of luck!!

 

Keep up the great work Aly!

 

Thank you. #1,#2 and #4 are still good are progressing normally. Unfortunetly #3 has passed. This is the same egg that was cracked and repaired so that probably had something to do with it. It seems that the airsack membrane ruptured and that's what cause the problem. It still had 6 days left. Either way, the chick will be buried in my parent's backyard. RIP little one.

 

RIP little tiel!
You are doing great so far! Because of that they have a fighting chance. #1 should be hatching soon right? Best of luck Aly!

 

Aly,


I just been reading through the thread. I haven't had an opportunity to access the internet since last Wednesday.

Boy, you have had a time of it. I'm sorry how things have turned but it seems like there is still some hope.

Nobody can say that you haven't tried. In fact, you have gone above and beyond. No matter what happens, you have gone all out. Such dedication should be commended.

Hang in there.

Kathie

 

I am so sorry to here that #3 has passed! R.I.P little one!

Egg #1 is due to hatch the 24th-27th ! That is right isn't it Aly?

The Best of Luck !

 

Sorry to hear about chick 3 I think you are doing a great job for the little eggies

 

I have read your posts and the replys from the beginning a couple of pages at the time and i think you have done a great job:thumbu: and i am sorry to here about egg #3 but you stll have the other 3 which means your doing something right well done:yes:

 

Many thanks to everyone that has been there for me through this. It hasn't been easy but I sure learned a whole lot through it. It'll all be used in the future and things might be easier next time. Next time won't be for a while as I can't take more heartache and the babies need a break. As you can probably tell from my post, the babies did not make it. I did all I could but it just wasn't meant to be this time around. I went to my parents and buried them in a pretty little box with some feathers from Ziggy and Baby. I will never forget them. I loved them from the begining even though they never even got to hatch. I didn't think my improvised method would work but it was worth a try. When I saw that they were still making it I started to get hopeful. When I found #3 died I got weary again. Yesterday morning I found none were moving and they all showed signs that they passed. I spent the whole day crying and thinking of what else I could have done. I did open them just because I'm curious like that and that image will stay in my head forever. I'm sorry that I never had an incubator for them. That may have made all the difference. I won't be on the site anymore for a different reason but you know how to get in touch with me. Many thanks for all the support and compliments. I tried my best to be helpful to all of you as I've been there myself so I really appreciate everyone that stuck with me through this. I spent alot of time on the site and enjoyed it for the most part but everything has an end. Thanks again and best of luck to your tiels!
Rest in peace little babies. You'll never be forgotten.

 

Oh, I'm so sorry aly, You were doing a great job with them. RIP little ones.

 

Rest in Peace little tiels Our thoughts are with you Aly! Next time will be better I am sure. You did everything that you could. Without your intervention they would have had no chance!

 

im so sorry aly you did your best and thats what matters.

 

I'm sorry to hear the babies didn't make it Aly. You did more than most would for abandon eggs, so you have to give yourself credit for that. I'm sorry you won't be on the site anymore, i wish you would reconsider.