The Egg laying "look"

[Kris G.]

Egg Laying
 
LETHARGY Just before and during the period of egg laying (approximately eight days for four eggs) the female becomes lethargic. She can look "dumpy", including fluffed-up feathers while perched, hanging her vent feathers (the feathers in front of the cloaca, underneath the tail) to an unusual degree, leaning slightly forward while perched, waddling when walking, dozing with one or both eyes closed for long periods, and generally remaining near the nest and being inactive. She might also spend considerable amounts of time in the nest by herself. After laying an egg, she may have periods of being more active, but lethargy is a general demeanor to note. Those without much previous experience with Peregrines should be aware it is comparative and subjective.[/i]

[Donna]

Egg Laying
 
LETHARGY Just before and during the period of egg laying (approximately eight days for four eggs) the female becomes lethargic. She can look "dumpy", including fluffed-up feathers while perched, hanging her vent feathers (the feathers in front of the cloaca, underneath the tail) to an unusual degree, leaning slightly forward while perched, waddling when walking, dozing with one or both eyes closed for long periods, and generally remaining near the nest and being inactive. She might also spend considerable amounts of time in the nest by herself. After laying an egg, she may have periods of being more active, but lethargy is a general demeanor to note. Those without much previous experience with Peregrines should be aware it is comparative and subjective.[/i]

I remember that feeling....   thanks Kris!

[Kris G.]

                                           

[Donna]

let's see now

Fluffed up feathers: check
While perched: check
Not sure about her cloaca: 
Close to the nest: check
Dozing: check
Leaning forward: check

What's the problem here? 

[Bird Crazy]

its just not time yet...hopefully soon


tomorrow would be good