When will they Fledge?

[Carol P.]

This is a very good question.  Our 3 eyases hatched on 5/5, 5/6 and 5/7.  The average from hatch to fledge is 42-44 days.  So, going from the first hatch on 5/5, today is the 35th day since hatching.  That means that they should start fledging around 6/16-6/18, which is next Tuesday-Thursday.  Of course it's not an exact science and we know that the boys will probably fledge before the much larger/heavier Cadence (female).

Does someone want to check my math?   

[Carol P.]

Kathy O checked my math and says its' good.  Thanks Kathy!!!   

[Bonnie]

Sometimes they go between 37-39 days just to keep you guys on your toes!!

[Carol P.]

Sometimes they go between 37-39 days just to keep you guys on your toes!!

Shhh!  Don't let them hear you Bonnie!  There is definitely always the chance of an early or premature fledge.

[Shaky]

This is a very good question.  Our 3 eyases hatched on 5/5, 5/6 and 5/7.  The average from hatch to fledge is 42-44 days.  So, going from the first hatch on 5/5, today is the 35th day since hatching.  That means that they should start fledging around 6/16-6/18, which is next Tuesday-Thursday.  Of course it's not an exact science and we know that the boys will probably fledge before the much larger/heavier Cadence (female).

Does someone want to check my math?   

You can also calculate a fledge date by comparing this year to last year.

Last year, the first egg was laid on April 8. This year it was March 27, a difference of 12 days.
Last year, the first egg hatched on May 17. This year it was May 5, a difference of 12 days.
Last year, the first eyas (a male) fledged on June 26. A difference of 12 days puts this year's first fledge on June 14.

[Dumpsterkitty]

I use a spreadsheet (my life is one huge spreadsheet)

hatch          + 40 days   + 45 days   best guess hatch order
5/5/2015   6/14/2015   6/19/2015   Genesee
5/6/2015   6/15/2015   6/20/2015   Cadence
5/7/2015   6/16/2015   6/21/2015   Bronx

[Carol P.]

So we should probably start the "official fledge watch" on Saturday, June 13th.

[Dumpsterkitty]

So we should probably start the "official fledge watch" on Saturday, June 13th.

Sounds about right

[MAK]

I started my fledge watch today! 

[Bonnie]

They could all fledge together!!  In different directions.  Or, in the same direction. 

[Bonnie]

Go G!!  I bet the other two follow. 

[Kris G.]

Go G!!  I bet the other two follow.