Woody Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 Can anyone tell me quickly ... what to do with a nest and two eggs. The Mother has been sitting on her eggs in the hanging basket on our porch. But just a couple of minutes ago ... she crashed into our living room window and is dead or dying. What should I do or can I do about the two eggs? Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted July 10, 2010 Members Posted July 10, 2010 Take the nest with the eggs to the Audubon Society. I don't think you can hatch and feed the babies. Are you sure the mother bird is dead and not stunned? Maybe the papa bird will come and take care of the nest... don't know. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Woody Posted July 10, 2010 Author Posted July 10, 2010 Initially she was stunned. Now she's a gonner. I have no idea where the Audubon Society is but they are most likely closed. Yes, I had hoped papa would show up ... but so far no luck. This is why I've chosen to keep the dead momma on the porch ... so that papa will know she is dead. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
teresaq Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 call your local spca. they should tell you what to do...meanwhile a heatingpad might help...as long as you dont fry them... Quote facebook. /teresa.quintero.790
Members phkrause Posted July 10, 2010 Members Posted July 10, 2010 Can anyone tell me quickly ... what to do with a nest and two eggs. The Mother has been sitting on her eggs in the hanging basket on our porch. But just a couple of minutes ago ... she crashed into our living room window and is dead or dying. What should I do or can I do about the two eggs? Woody that's awful, hope you can get a resolution soon. Maybe in the meantime you can sit on them till the other bird shows. Just kidding, about the sitting of course. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 10, 2010 Members Posted July 10, 2010 Woody check this website out http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/Doves.html not sure if it will help now! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Woody Posted July 10, 2010 Author Posted July 10, 2010 This was very interesting pk. It stated that the other mate will join in to sit on the eggs. They take day and night time shifts. So, perhaps at night they will get taken care of. There is another Dove hanging around UNDER the nest but not sitting on the eggs. Perhaps it's waiting for it's shift. But it stated that often the single parent can't keep the eggs correctly for some reason. I do differ with their thought that the Doves are frightened easily and abandon the nest. The last Doves that had a nest a few weeks ago ... would not move when I took the basket down and watered it. Well ... let's hope for the best. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Woody Posted July 10, 2010 Author Posted July 10, 2010 Good News. The Dove that was walking or wondering around UNDER the nest ... finally decided to sit on the eggs. The link that pk gave me said they might die anyways ... but I do now finally feel better. It took 5 hours. But I pray they are okay. I guess the Dove finally agreed to an early shift. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
GreatLakesGramma Posted July 10, 2010 Posted July 10, 2010 Maybe the dove was mourning his mate. Quote Catherine God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26. "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." -- C. S. Lewis
Dottie Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 As warm as it is, the delay in the mate getting to the eggs is probably not a problem. But the egs have to be turned regularly to help the chicks develop. That is what the parents are for, as well as keeping the eggs at the proper temp. Hope they hatch soon! Quote
Woody Posted July 11, 2010 Author Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks. I will keep you undated. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted July 11, 2010 Members Posted July 11, 2010 Yeah I do hope all his well with the eggs. Also glad that the link could help. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
SivartM Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks. I will keep you undated. What does "undated" mean? Young? Quote "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde�Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
Woody Posted July 11, 2010 Author Posted July 11, 2010 Originally Posted By: Woody Thanks. I will keep you undated. What does "undated" mean? Young? HA HA. Undated if old English for telling others what the young uns are doing. But only the old folks would understand that. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Woody Posted July 14, 2010 Author Posted July 14, 2010 Morning Dove Egg Update: The single Mother/Father is still sitting on the eggs. But when I took the basket down today ... I noticed that the eggs are still not hatched. How long does it take? I hope they are okay. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Administrators Gail Posted July 14, 2010 Administrators Posted July 14, 2010 This is keeping me right on the edge of my seat! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
SivartM Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 I hope they're okay! I don't know very much about bird hatching times though... Quote "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde�Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
Woody Posted July 16, 2010 Author Posted July 16, 2010 I have a sad announcement to make. It would appear that the eggs no longer have even a single parent. They are now parentless. I think the last parent feels it's a hopeless case. :( Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted July 16, 2010 Members Posted July 16, 2010 I have a sad announcement to make. It would appear that the eggs no longer have even a single parent. They are now parentless. I think the last parent feels it's a hopeless case. Yes sounds sad Woody. Who's going to give the uligee (sp) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Woody Posted July 16, 2010 Author Posted July 16, 2010 I will ask the resident pastor and see ... Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Members phkrause Posted July 16, 2010 Members Posted July 16, 2010 I will ask the resident pastor and see ... Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Liz Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 Oh, I'm sorry. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
SivartM Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 I'm sorry! Is there still a chance they might be alive? And could maybe be incubated? Quote "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde�Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
Amelia Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 The parent could tell that the eggs were dead and left the nest. Time to dump the eggs. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Woody Posted July 17, 2010 Author Posted July 17, 2010 I've left the eggs out just in case another bird might be willing to stop by and give a second opinion. But so far no luck. I feel so bad for those lonely eggs. Oh well. At least they might be a meal for another bird? Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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