Family planning ........

[battybirdie]

It's still very early days, but I think that Bertie and Gertie are trying to start a family

I decided not to put nest boxes into the aviary this year but to wait until next year. Unfortunately Bertie and Gertie seem to have run out of patience They have taken over George and Mildreds little quail house and it looks as though they are nesting in there. I even caught Bertie taking a turn at sitting on the nest while Gertie had a break this afternoon - what a gent eh!

I'll keep you all posted and let you know if we hear the pitter patter of tiny claws soon ................

[Sal]

oh wow what exciting news ;D havent you told them your too young to be a grandma yet lol

[battybirdie]

hehe - I have but they don't seem to be taking any notice I think they may have spotted my grey hairs amongst the hi-lights

I'm a wee bit worried about whether they'll be OK nesting where they are as it's on the ground, but the last thing I want to do is try to move them as they're first timers and it would probably scare them away from the nest altogether.

Bertie is still being a star and sharing egg warming duties with Gertie

[Sal]

have my four kids for a week, that'll be sure to give you enough grey hairs to look like a grandma - without the aid of hair dye i look older than my mother lol

i agree with you, thats where they have chosen (seeing as they didnt want to wait till next season lol) so moving them could upset them. Aaawww bless him! Bertie is such a good little boy, maybe he could give a some human husbands a few pointers.... lol

[Berserka]

I reckon they should be okay, just need to keep an eye on any chicks that may hatch - in case they decide to go wandering.
Hopefully chicks soon!
Will you handraise or let them parent raise?