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Pipsqueak
06-05-2009, 03:05 PM
In our playhouse, a bird family had build their nest, quite precariously. Mum laid three eggs. We had been filming the progress - sadly the nest blew down in the winds last night (blew in one of the windows) and its tipped the nest and the babies - who must have been ready to hatch, have come out of their shells and are dead on the floor.

My eldest (who is very sensitive) is distraught and was begging me to save them (there is nothing I can do) and I know my mindee is going to be so upset as well - not sure if I should tell him (he is only 3) actually.

We are going to bury the babies later - must admit that I feel quite upset too:(

Demonjill
06-05-2009, 03:32 PM
Aww thats such a shame.:(

You will know best whether to "tell" or not but sometimes you get even more awkward questions and it goes on longer if you keep things quiet!

Blue Boy
06-05-2009, 03:35 PM
Sorry to hear your news. Big hugs and cuddles to you and your family.

Lots of love

Mick xx

Pedagog
06-05-2009, 03:45 PM
Poor little mites, do think its best to tell the little one.

Blaze
06-05-2009, 03:46 PM
Oh that is very sad!:(

:group hug: to you & yours.

haribo
06-05-2009, 04:05 PM
oh thats sad . i know how nice it is to see them hatch, last year my mum had a nest in her porch, we followed their progress , eventually watching the babies practise flights then off they went . so sorry you will miss it with these babies:(

LOOPYLISA
06-05-2009, 04:25 PM
Ah bless, how sad, i would be too :(

Toothfairy
06-05-2009, 04:44 PM
Poor things, what a shame.:(

sarah707
06-05-2009, 04:56 PM
Awww that's really not fair is it? :(

Nix
06-05-2009, 05:00 PM
Aww that's really sad. My daughter would be upset if that happened as she's 21...better to let them know that these things happen??

Sending hugs.

emler
06-05-2009, 05:26 PM
That is really sad Pip - hope your son is ok :group hug:

huggableshelly
06-05-2009, 05:43 PM
aww big hugs to you all xxx

nell57
06-05-2009, 06:04 PM
What a shame, hope everyone is OK

funtoplay
06-05-2009, 06:58 PM
We too have been watching robins nest in an old cycle helmet. They flew the nest a couple of weeks ago. However was gardening with a mindee last week and found two baby birds under a bush, so I quickly had to hide them. Mindee is only 3. However it looks like this week the robins are back, have built the nest up more and are in looking after a second batch!!

Jula

Blackhorse
06-05-2009, 08:38 PM
that is very sad!!
Hope you will all get over it quickly.

Not sure what I would tell the mindee.
Maybe not mention it but if he asks tell the truth ?? (not sure how to do that age appropriately)

sending :group hug:

jibberjitz
06-05-2009, 08:41 PM
Oh no, thats made me feel really sad :(

PixiePetal
06-05-2009, 08:49 PM
Poor little things. I feel for you. I love watching the birds. Feeders are full all year and I spend a fortune on different foods :thumbsup:

I feed hedgehogs too, they are back now after winter hibernation. I mark them so I can see who's who. Last year we had them mating :blush: and babies later in the year - SO cute. :D