Yesterday, the boys were all given new nesting boxes so they can start hibernating if they so choose. My friend Linda got me some paper boxes and they make great nest boxes as I can remove the lids without too much disturbance when I check to see how they are doing. This also gives them more privacy and they can really start to build nests now. Tiny has been sort of semi hibernating so I moved ...

... stay warm!:-). The best way to know what your rabbits carry genetically is by looking at what they produce in the nestbox. Of course, it is a great help to know what colors the parents were because alot can be ascertained that ... and examine what comes up in the litter. If you find Agouti babies in a nestbox out of a Self/REW breeding then you can be certain that the REW parent must be an Agouti ...

... has a mate.I have witnessed them mate several times & she has a very good interest in the nestbox.She has the typical nesting hen symptoms chewing away & sitting in it most ... laid an egg.It's a bit sad actually because they seem to be quite keen,her mate will even sit in the nestbox with her.They are both around 2 years old so she is of age,just no eggs poor girl.Is she infertile,I mean ...

... report over the past couple of months. Scout has been on and around the nest ledge fairly frequently and as far as we are aware, no new mate yet. This morning Scout visited the nestbox for a few minutes. When you look at the gravel there is definitely a large scrape (depression) she has been working on. We have met with our web consultants to discuss camera options for next season. If all goes ...

... properties.  This means cedar wood nest boxes will be warmer.  A warmer nest box is better for the young, newly hatched chicks. A bird that roosts in a relatively warm cedar wood nestbox will be in good condition when Spring arrives and means they willhave more energy to feed themselves and their young. Warmer nest boxes encourage birds to lay their eggs earlier and this gives the clutch a ...

... much if anything... but as mentioned, I do. Lost Z's babies over the weekend. She has sore hocks and was spending a lot of time laying in the nestbox. Not sure if she stepped on them, smoothered them, or if they just got cold. BUT at least I know she can still have them. Rebred her to Taz (finally!) and also bred Zoe for the first time (to Chester). she's a big and nice looking ...

... out of their chosen nesting container, then you should provide them with a small wooden or styrofoam box that has a small entrance hole, preferably a chickadee or wren nestbox. It is my hope that this little essay will help people to become aware of the importance and the plight of Bumblebees so they will act to preserve these amazing insects and the many native plants that depend upon them.

... in feathers. Momma is spending more time out of the nest box. I'm guessing that's because they are getting bigger and have feathers so she doesn't have to keep them warm as much anymore. Also that nestbox is warm. When I open it and peek in I can feel the heat coming out of there. I'm assuming that's because the babies are now making body heat. They are wicked cute. I&# ...