Dead 2 week old babies
I just completed my nest check and found 4 dead babies, all about 2 weeks old, with swollen bellies and no sign of trauma. Three were in one condo, together with 3 live babies who look healthy, and 1 in another condo with 4 healthy looking babies. The live and dead ones had their beginning feathers and color. They were still soft, but very stinky. This is the first time in 5 years of seeing this. We had a really nice, cooler spring in SE FL but very little to no rain. and the canals are very low. Anyone have a speculation as to what would have caused this? I am speculating not enough food and water since there are still healthy looking babies in there.
Susan
Happy Purple Martin Landlord since 2021
PMCA Member
Happy Purple Martin Landlord since 2021
PMCA Member
