First Egg of new family

[Avion]

Here is a picture of the first egg in my new loft. The hen has been on and off the egg all morning along with the cockbird. I know they won't start setting full time until the second egg is laid, which should be in about two days. Just a proud step parent.

Went out to the loft this morning to change the water and feed the birds and the Cock bird was setting in the nest and the hen was not. I thought it strange that the cock bird was on the nest without the hen there. They had both been in the nest box together for the last couple of days. Anyway, I opened the nest box and put my hand under the slapping, pecking cock bird and GUESS WHAT, THE FIRST EGG has arrived. What a funny feeling. I guess the hen will lay the other egg sometime today or tomorrow. Hopefully, this is the first of many more to come. This is the beginning of my new family and I am soooooo excited..
George

[Lovebirds]

WHOO HOOO!! You're on your way now!! Can't wait to see the babies.

[EgypSwiftLady]

Congradulations! They must be very happy in their new loft.

[spirit wings]

congrats! I would be excited too. Can't wait to get my loft finished. this is why I like this forum, you can share with like minds and they know just how you feel.

[Avion]

My second couple were shipped today from Pittsburg, Pa. and should be here tomorrow or Wed. at the latest. This will make two breeding pairs to get thing rolling. I think that two pairs will be enough for now. I don't know how many young they will raise but I just got 15 bands from Foys today. The first pair have NOT laid the second egg yet. She laid the first one on Saturday and I was hoping to have the second one today, but no luck.

George

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Avion

My second couple were shipped today from Pittsburg, Pa. and should be here tomorrow or Wed. at the latest. This will make two breeding pairs to get thing rolling. I think that two pairs will be enough for now. I don't know how many young they will raise but I just got 15 bands from Foys today. The first pair have NOT laid the second egg yet. She laid the first one on Saturday and I was hoping to have the second one today, but no luck.

George

You'll get the second egg this afternoon sometime. Probably around 6:00 or so. Maybe earlier. My birds are always on lights when they lay, so their "time" is off a bit from what is normal.
Bet you're getting excited about the new birds now huh?
Just remember............"PICTURES"..........

[Avion]

If it weren't for the pictures, I wouldn't have anything to do. LOL Just ask my wife. She said I have a fixation on the loft and anytime I see something different, I am out the door and looking. I guess it is just nerves, waiting for things to happen that I have no control over.

George

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Avion

If it weren't for the pictures, I wouldn't have anything to do. LOL Just ask my wife. She said I have a fixation on the loft and anytime I see something different, I am out the door and looking. I guess it is just nerves, waiting for things to happen that I have no control over.

George

And we all understand perfectly. Just wait till your wife sees those precious little babies and watches them grow.

[Avion]

If my wife can just get her hands on ONE of them, it will be hers for the rest of her life. She and I love animals so much and sometimes it is hard to let something go that you have raised from a baby. We have an African Grey Parrot, two cockatiels, one LARGE cat, two coonhounds, three Chiwawa's, and a Yorkie. Sometimes it seems like a zoo around here, but we love them all. I almost forgot our 15 year old Poodle who is blind and deaf.

George

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Avion

If my wife can just get her hands on ONE of them, it will be hers for the rest of her life. She and I love animals so much and sometimes it is hard to let something go that you have raised from a baby. We have an African Grey Parrot, two cockatiels, one LARGE cat, two coonhounds, three Chiwawa's, and a Yorkie. Sometimes it seems like a zoo around here, but we love them all. I almost forgot our 15 year old Poodle who is blind and deaf.

George

Well, that's good to know. It's much easier (sometimes and I won't elaborate) when both of you can get interested in the pigeons. We have a Yorkie too. About 4 pounds worth. And I have a cockatiel.

[Avion]

Renee,
Not to change the subject (but I will) but what system do you use to keep up with your pedigrees on your birds that you breed?

George

[Avion]

The SECOND EGG has arrived. I just went out to feed the birds and checked under the hen and there were two eggs. It is just as Lovebirds (Renee) said, the second one arrived about 7PM.

George

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Avion

The SECOND EGG has arrived. I just went out to feed the birds and checked under the hen and there were two eggs. It is just as Lovebirds (Renee) said, the second one arrived about 7PM.

George

That's great! They lay pretty much on time. I've had couple of hens that laid eggs early in the morning. That was a strange one, but what can ya do?

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Avion

Renee,
Not to change the subject (but I will) but what system do you use to keep up with your pedigrees on your birds that you breed?

George

It's YOUR thread......if you want to change the subject, you're entitled!! LOL
I use Hawkeye. http://www.comproware.com/index.php
For the money, it's a pretty good program. I believe others here use it too.

[Lovebirds]

One other note about keeping records...........NOW is the time to start. It's a real pain in the bazooka to have to catch up later. Lots of info to input. If I had to start keeping records by computer now after 8 years of breeding.......I'd probably say forget it and just keep on writing stuff in a notebook.