3 week old Eclectus chicks

[sodakat]

Thought you all might enjoy seeing my Rose's babies. Rose is a patient girl who allows me to view her chicks in the nest box. They hatched on Jan 26th and 27th.

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[drlisaort]

Oh Wow, Rose's babies are beautiful and Rose is gorgeous!!!! How fun for you...

 

[helijohn]

Ahhhhh, bless.

That's something of a privilege isn't it.

Not being a breeder I'd have thought it was very rare for her to let a human do that??

 

[sodakat]

Yes, from what I understand it is very rare. I discourage her laying and we did good for 3 years. Her last clutch was December of 2009 before these two. I don't hand feed so the parents raise the chicks through weaning.

I have been told many things by many people why parrots do not allow this. All I know is, Rose is my pet, she trusts me but I won that trust. I am very, very careful so that she does not hurt her chicks when I am nearby.

 

[Turk]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

 

[Birdlover11]

Really cute ! Suprised that she let you take a peep at them. She must really trust you.

 

[Peeker]

Mama is so pretty! I love her eyering. Can you tell if the babies are male or female yet?

 

[sodakat]

Mama is so pretty! I love her eyering. Can you tell if the babies are male or female yet?

Any day now. I think I saw red on the oldest one's head today but am not positive. These are Solomons so the females have wide eyerings.

 

[crimson]

wow, that is amazing that she lets you in so close, what a honor!

mama and babies are beautiful, that was a real treat, thanks for sharing!!