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We has some sort of thrush bird in our backyard. She layer 4 blue eggs in our bbq. We have left her alone. It has been about a week in a half to two weeks since the eggs were layed. My husband went out to check on them and the eggs were gone. There is no sign of them. Thought maybe a preditor got to them, however everything is tact and no sign of the eggs. Could the bird have moved them. Thanks for you help.
Hi, Jody.
No, the bird didn't move them. Something else got them, perhaps a raccoon, cat, etc. Birds normally can't pick up their eggs in their mouths and carry them. It could be possibly I suppose for them to pick them up in their claws, however, they would have a difficult time flying like this and I think the eggs would most likely break, either in flight or in the process of landing. There are some wildlife experts on this site that might perhaps have better information about what a wild thrush might/might not be able to do with their eggs.
Chrys
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Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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