Well believe it or not, the chicks are now 1 week old ! As far as I can see there are definitely eight, I've not managed to find out (yet!) what happened to the other two. Had a bit of scare yesterday, when I thought they may have taken a turn for the worse, as the chicks were looking a bit flat and lethargic, but I guess it was down to the heat, because as soon as it cooled down in the evening, they were full of beans again .. phew ! Looking at the chicks today, it seems that they are developing fast, and some head and wing feathers are already apparent.
After another warm day, this evening saw the heavens open for a good hour or so, and as soon as it stopped, it became a veritable feeding frenzy, as both Fred & Freda, were returning to the nest every couple of minutes with beaks full of juicy caterpillars. So, I think the chicks will sleep happy and with full bellies tonight !
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