I've wondering when Mrs. Finch becomes a momma? Is she a momma when the eggs are laid or when they hatch. I'm thinking it's when the eggs are laid but there sure is a lot of room for other opinions. Heck, this question could become quite controversial. Maybe as controversial as; which came first, the chicken or the egg... which I have answered in a previous post my blog (think ducks)!
Mrs. Finch has taken two potty breaks this morning. She hasn't left the nest for more than about 5 or 6 minutes so I'm thinking she has dedicated herself to incubation duty. In the mean time, Mr. Finch has come by 4 times to feed his bride. I think we're getting into a routine here.
My information about incubation said it takes 12 to 14 days for the eggs to hatch and then another 2 to 3 weeks until the chicks fledge. A quick glance at my calendar and using both hands and one shoe off I calculate hatching around the 29th of April but maybe as long as the 1st of May. They will be on their own by June.
This is a picture I took this morning in an attempt to determine if there was a 5th egg. Don't think there's one in this basket.
Whoohoo!
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Well, don't blink or you'll miss the entire episode! One month is a very short time. Do they have second hatches? Will other birds use the nest for a later lay? Hmmm... I'll be standing by.
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