My fingers are crossed for the other 2.
2012
Moderator: Storchenzentrum
Dropping of the 2nd Stork chick because of lack of foodStorchenzentrum hat geschrieben:Abwurf des 2. Storchenkükens wegen Nahrungsmangel
Nachdem am letzten Freitag die NABU Internetstörche aus Vetschau das erste Küken getötet und abgeworfen haben, erfolgte heute früh gegen 8.30 der nächste Abwurf. Einer der Altstörche fütterte normal seine Küken und tötete danach eines seiner Jungen. Da alle Küken gleich groß und augenscheinlich gesund waren, war dies nicht vorauszusehen
Wir gehen davon aus, dass die Altstörche auf Grund der enormen Trockenheit bei uns in Vetschau zu wenig kleine Nahrungstiere finden. Die Jungen benötigen in dieser Altersstufe Regenwürmer, Schnecken und kleine Insekten. Daran mangelt es wegen fehlender Niederschläge im Moment.
Uns wurde gemeldet, dass es auch an anderen Horsten zu Abwürfen kam.
Wir Menschen empfinden das als grausam, doch in der Natur dienen solche Verhaltensweisen der Arterhaltung. Wenn die Nahrungsbiotope nicht ergiebig genug sind, "regulieren" die Altstörche ihre Jungenzahl und sichern somit den verbleibenden Jungen das Überleben.
Die Jungen müssen bis Mitte August flügge sein und sich soweit kräftigen, dass sie im Spätsommer die gewaltige Flugstrecke nach Afrika in die Winterquartiere bewältigen.
Bernd Elsner
After the last Friday of the NABU Internet Vetschau storks from the first chick was killed and thrown off this morning around 8:30 the next dropping happened. One of the adult storks feeding their chicks normally and then killed one of his youngs. Since all chicks were healthy and apparently the same size, this was not foreseen
We assume that the parent storks are due to the extreme dryness in our area Vetschau they do not find enough small food animals. The youngs at this age need earthworms, slugs and small insects. It is lacking due to lack of rainfall at the moment.
We have been notified that it nests in other dropp outs occurred.
We humans perceive this as cruel, but in the nature of such behaviors serve to preserve the species. If the food habitats are not productive enough adult storks "regulate" the number of the youngs and thus secure the remaining youngs survival.
The youngs need to be fully fledged in mid-August and is strong enough that they meet in late summer, the massive haul flights to Africa in the winter quarters.
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Zasu
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Cheral in California
Hello,
I have been gone for a few days and it is so sad to see that two of the chicks have been removed from the nest. I did not watch the videos....much too upsetting
I understand the parents reasons and hope that the two remaining chicks will continue to grow strong and healthy.
Best wishes to everyone,
Cheral
I have been gone for a few days and it is so sad to see that two of the chicks have been removed from the nest. I did not watch the videos....much too upsetting
I understand the parents reasons and hope that the two remaining chicks will continue to grow strong and healthy.Best wishes to everyone,
Cheral
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foxfire8424
Just returned to the nest after two weeks away, and read the sad news.
So sorry to hear about the terrible drought problems, but animals are realists...they know best and want to have successful fledges. Apparently the way things were going, none would have survived....they need rain and food.......and SOON.
We will keep watching and hoping and loving the strong hearts of our wonderful birds.
So sorry to hear about the terrible drought problems, but animals are realists...they know best and want to have successful fledges. Apparently the way things were going, none would have survived....they need rain and food.......and SOON.We will keep watching and hoping and loving the strong hearts of our wonderful birds.
Good morning.
Hello Foxfire, you are right, they did not have another choice in this terrible situation.
And they do not kill their offspring just for fun. So the remaining chicks have the best chance to survive.
Looks like they may have a little rain during the next 2 days.
http://www.weather24.com/Vetschau/Germany/DE0010878
Left alone again
Back again but with an empty beak.
Su wrote a note, they haven't had breakfast yet.
Left alone again.
First feeding this morning and one got a big bite.
Some minutes later Cico also arived with food.
Hello Foxfire, you are right, they did not have another choice in this terrible situation.
And they do not kill their offspring just for fun. So the remaining chicks have the best chance to survive.
Looks like they may have a little rain during the next 2 days.
http://www.weather24.com/Vetschau/Germany/DE0010878
Left alone again
Back again but with an empty beak.
Su wrote a note, they haven't had breakfast yet.
Left alone again.
First feeding this morning and one got a big bite.
Some minutes later Cico also arived with food.
Feeding by Luna, first food of the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kChpONOHZM4
Feeding by Cico, only some minutes later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd8vDsf0r9k&pxtry=3
Now they can relax a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kChpONOHZM4
Feeding by Cico, only some minutes later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd8vDsf0r9k&pxtry=3
Now they can relax a bit.
