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New Molly owlet (!)
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Kelly ... born 8:38 pm 8/11/10

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We now have 4 babies :dancinggirls:

"Jody" born this afternoon CA time...

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Sad news this am ... One of the owlets died last night :cryinggirl:

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Just watched Carlos' update & he said that the owlet that Molly consumed wasn't the youngest, Jody, but he believes it was Kelly. He said that apparently the owlet was sick, although someone on the chat said that Molly injured it by stepping on it...

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I was watching Molly and the owlets earlier that night, east coast time 9pm - 10:30pm est. Molly did in fact step full force on Kelly, clearly by mistake, and didnt realize it at first even, staying on her a few seconds. I was looking for her talons, and feared one might have punctured the owlet somewhere. Did not see Kelly move around alot after that, though I hoped it was ok because I thought I saw Mollly give her a bite of food. Several hours later, she was dead. Clearly, it was an accident, and they do happen in nests. On the site, the people who said they saw this happen were "shussed" by other viewers, being told it was negative comments. Others PM'd people, not saying anything on the chat. I believe the new people watching and asking questions should be educated with facts, not guesses. Some said they were sure Molly would NEVER step on one of her owlets. Well, things happen, Molly did in fact step hard on her. Prior, Kelly had gotten tossed and flipped, and Jody has been stepped on by Molly today in fact and somersaulted by a foot in error. There is food deliveries each night, just the minimal now since they are small. But I have seen a "tiny" owlet die, from starvation, with a nestbox full of prey items. The little one just did not get enough to make him grow, and after 2 days of minimal bits, an owlet can die of starvation. "Just enough to survive" is not enough to keep an owlet allive after a couple days of that. So I am concerned for Jody, and a little bit for Molly because she at times, seems a little distracted or unsure or nervous or whatever you want to call it. That is not to say she is not a good mother because she definately is one of the BEST moms we have seen yet. So I will watch and hope Jody can get her share and then some so she makes it. I just think the people should be told straight up that things happen, and yes, Molly may have stepped on her owlet by mistake. It doesnt make her a bad mommy. People who have only been watching owls for a few days are making statements and misleading people. Don't like that, it should be an enjoyable experience, and a truthful, educating one, regardless of the age of the viewers. Just use tact and be honest. :siptea:

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I agree, LeeLee! I have seen barn owls accidentally step on their babies a number of times & I don't even watch owl cams much. I have wondered if barn owls can see their feet from a standing position. That might be why this happens. :?

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Hey catwoman. :waveht: Everyone thinks barn owls see great because they are such efficient hunters, but they hunt well because of their exceptional hearing, and the quietness of their cotton like feathers that make no noise during flight. If you watch them, all the head bobbing is adjustments being made to their vision. They see well far away, but things up close they have to keep moving their head to correct the vision. Molly is an excellent mom, and it was just an accident that could happen in any nest at any time. Thanks for responding. :smilesun:

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Hi LeeLee...
I watch/read the chat on Molly and decided not to comment after the first month.
A lot of people on that site, over 3,000 on a slow day.

Barn Owls was my very first chat/webcam site and I sure learned alot, good and bad.

Nature-life is what is it, not always pretty...
I remember the good/positive and my love of animals/nature/birds will
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:hi: Beth! I agree. Most of the time I lurk. Once in a while I pipe up. I accept the good and bad with nature and am totally smitten with my beloved BARN OWLS!!! as you all know by now. I have barn owl puzzles, pictures, clock, books, coloring books, etc all over my office at home. Cant help myself, I am totally smitten with them, and tell EVERYONE about them too. So you know my family is sick of hearing about barn owls. I am also trying to brainwash my 5 yr old neice into loving them too LOL! :buzzybee: :flirty:

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:cryinggirl: The smallest owlet died this afternoon -Jody-

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:cryinggirl: The smallest owlet died this afternoon -Jody-

Oh thats so sad I'm sorry to hear that :cry:

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:cryinggirl: The smallest owlet died this afternoon -Jody-

Oh thats so sad I'm sorry to hear that :cry:


Me too :cry: Its a tough world for owlets...even when they are celebrities. Tougher than most of the animals we watch I think...except maybe storks.


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:cryinggirl: The smallest owlet died this afternoon -Jody-

Oh thats so sad I'm sorry to hear that :cry:


Me too :cry: Its a tough world for owlets...even when they are celebrities. Tougher than most of the animals we watch I think...except maybe storks.

I was thinking that exact same thing owls and storks :o

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wow....that's some food!!!! Either they ate it or they're standing on it...

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The kids are really growing!!!

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PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR POSTS IN THE 2011 TOPIC! HAPPY NEW YEAR! :ny16:

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