Swaggie
Reviving an old thread.
So on Friday,just on dusk,there is a Tawney Frogmouth sitting on the rail of our balcony.
In 20 yrs in this area,i have only ever seen a couple around.
So SWMBO goes outside and it wanders along the railing and comes right over to her.It looks full grown but very fluffy,and it opened its beak for food.
All a bit weird.
We gave it a couple of pieces of meat,which it ate quickly.
Next morning its in a tree,about 2.5m from the ground.
As soon as it sees us it flies over.
We have a few huge golden Orb spiders around,i fed it a couple,which it ate quickly.Seems to like them.
After talking to a carer that specialises in Frogmouths,i got some small frozen,and expensive, mice from the pet shop.She said baby quails are also good for them.
It loves them.The carer said it has probably been someones pet,and it has escaped or they have let it go.
She said one mouse in the morning,one at dusk,and see how it goes.
Hopefully it starts to find its own food.
Its back on the deck railing again this arvo,waiting for a mouse.Been sitting in a tree near the deck all day,not sleeping all the time,just staying still,preening itself,and watching us and other birds.
Those of you that have had them,what did you feed them,and quantity?
We really want it to eventually source its own food,and fly off.
ForumSage
SupporterScarry, you might have to pm Keith as he had one as a pet. I only see one in our street sometimes and it sits on our corner fence post occasionally, but that is all I know about them.Originally Posted by 123rover50
Well that was a short lived romance
Came out on the verandah yesterday morning and there she was, flew onto my wifes shoulder and couldnt wait to get inside.
Must be the food
She was pretty hungry so must not like bush tucker any more..
Oh well , we tried. May be next time.
Keith
2005 D3 TDV6 Present
1999 D2 TD5 Gone
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[QUOTE=RANDLOVER;2950931]Scarry, you might have to pm Keith as he had one as a pet. I only see one in our street sometimes and it sits on our corner fence post occasionally, but that is all I know about them.[/QUOTE]
They're tougher than chicken but more gamey in flavour.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
Swaggie
[QUOTE=V8Ian;2950932]Ok,so if I find a mate for this one,and they breed,I may have a little business on the side.Scarry, you might have to pm Keith as he had one as a pet. I only see one in our street sometimes and it sits on our corner fence post occasionally, but that is all I know about them.[/QUOTE]
They're tougher than chicken but more gamey in flavour.
Wizard
[QUOTE=scarry;2950936]With a curlew sitting on two eggs in the middle of our driveway I was thinking steak and eggs for tea but a joint venture may be more appropriate
Ok,so if I find a mate for this one,and they breed,I may have a little business on the side.
Noel
ForumSage
SupporterThe only Tawny I've tasted is Tawny Port and I've actually seen it in Stanthorpe in 20 lite containers!
2005 D3 TDV6 Present
1999 D2 TD5 Gone
Swaggie
A wine merchant I used to frequent got it from South Australia in those wire caged 1000 litre plastic tanks. Fill your own containers at a very good price. Premises resumed for road widening and the guy retired. Bugger!!!
URSUSMAJOR
YarnMaster
SupporterHay Keith , just checking that you are OK , I see that fire evacuations in your area .
Wayne
Swaggie
He is all Ok,sent me a couple of emails.
Apparently he is on an extended holiday from here.
YarnMaster
SupporterI managed to speak to Ann today , I had been trying to ring them this morning but could not get any ring tone, but got through after lunch. Ann said they are OK at the moment the fire is at Widgee.
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