“I feel great”! Said Harriett.
“Laying that first egg felt good and Ozzie is so proud. Ozzie has dramatically cut back on his cloacal kisses, which is natural and genetically programed.”
“Here are a few facts and figures you should know”.
On average, the period from first mating to egg laying.
1st Egg 16 days
2nd Egg 19 days
3rd Egg 22 days
Age at first breeding: 3-5 years
Number of eggs: Usually 3
Size of eggs (mm): 62 x 46
Incubation period: 35-42 days
Fledging period: 53 days
“Remember this date: April 9th”.
“It is an important date. This is the date from which we will anticipate the upcoming events.
Do you have a second egg yet. ?
Hope to see one today. It is a beautiful spring day.
hi
Do Ospreys eat the egg shells after hatching or do they throw them out of the nest ?
Hey, you are pretty scary guy. To answer your question, no, osprey do not eat their shell after their chicks hatch
Thanks Harriett
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