New Chick 2

Sadly, I found the first chick had died, from the post on the 1st March, fortunately a chick had hatched out of an egg in another nest. It is now around 16 days old and has benefited from a vigilant mother and at least 2 males that have helped with the feeding.

 

I had to be careful holding the chick as it was keen to have a try at flying, I popped it safely back in the nest.

New chick.

Around Christmastime I place a few nests into the aviary, after a few weeks some of the canary hens showed an interest. One laid four eggs and patiently sat on them, 10 days ago one hatched, this is the that chick today.The other eggs were perhaps not fertilised, but this little beauty is doing well, growing daily, with wing feathers appearing.

Christmas 2013

We have performed with Cantante at various locations this festive season.

Today there was a Hash in Arboleas, including use of a swimming pool, followed by a meal together and no doubt frivolity. Sadly we were unable to attend as we are feeling unwell with colds. Here is a picture of the rocky rockyroadroad (from a Nigella  recipe) that I had made and planned to take with me.

 

We have adopted a female black cat into the family as a friend is unable to look after her any more, her name is Pizca. From a noisy start, Owen, Rio and Pizca all seem to be getting used to each other.

This morning an image of the hens enjoying a dust bath, prompted a video.

Merry Christmas, goodwill and glad tidings to everyone!