Incardellato

From left, only chick from first clutch which is now undergoing molt. They usually molt to adult feathers by 3 to 4 months old. Second and third birds are from 2nd clutch. After which there were some disruptions. 3rd clutch is only at second egg today. Hope things resume back to normal.

It will be interesting to see how they will turn out and hopefully I can get an Agate female canary to come into the picture for some colour :)

The above is close to 3 months old & shedding a lot of small feathers. It sings its sub-song every time I put him atop the fence for some sunlight.

Breeding hybrids are frowned upon by some (these folks, I avoid), but with an aim to produce better songsters, I am beginning to be a convert :)

First clutch Goldfinch X Timbrado

Hatched yesterday 7th Aug. Appears to be 2 chicks at least.
I have been lucky thus far. Been reading a little bit on pairings to create hybrids. It is not always smooth and is usually more difficult to pair when compared to same specie pairings.
To be fertile at first attempt and having a relatively trouble free pair.... hmm yes! lady luck is with me :)

Egret begging for food

Its common to see interactions between domesticated animals with humans living in their vicinity, less common with wild animals. I was having a coffee break with Jeffrey when we noticed an egret walking into a coffee shop. Then a worker in the coffee shop walked over and hand fed the egret with  some food before it went off.

A nice sight to watch.... :)

Little Rotties

Little puppies at 5 weeks old - bred & raised by Jeffrey Low, a good friend, partner & mentor. A lot of work went into them.
They should be ready to go to their new homes by 8 weeks old.