Sugarbunnie Loft

So.. those 2 babies I thought were Ancients - update is definitely in order. Only one survived (I expected as much, that other one was way too small and not thriving), and I was beginning to think he was one bad looking Ancient. Then I realized - no crest, long boots, long neck... This is a BERLINER!! (That's what I get for not marking the eggs I was moving around!) By far my toughest birds to breed, I am so happy I ended up with a baby. Especially since my only other Berliner baby this year (Mickey) was eaten by a hawk! Looks like this guy is a silver, he's doing great and should be weaned in a week. The Budapests have been champion parents, and I've been handfeeding just once a day. Will be pulling him indoors for this week to make sure he bonds well and is super tame.
On an unrelated note - we now have our very own Security System in the form of one very large 80 pound (and growing) German Shepherd Dog! "Arlo" is an amazing guy and we are so happy to have him on Team Sugarbunnie. Please visit Westside German Shepherd Rescue in LA and consider adopting or making a donation!