So Sad

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!

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

**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