Summergarden
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We have a female pheasant who moved into our garden on Saturday with about 12 tiny chicks. They have moved onto the bottom terrace lawn which is about 26m x 5m. There are steps and stone walls all around, so the chicks can't get out (but mum can). There are also a lot of trees on one side, in our neighbour’s garden, so they have shade.
However, the chick numbers have gone down, and this morning I think she has 6 or 7 chicks left. I'm putting down water, chick crumb and mealworms for them. I know nothing about looking after birds and I really want to do anything I can to help this little family. I'm keeping my distance most of the time so mum doesn't get too stressed and our dog is banned from the back garden while they are here.
What else can I do to help?
Any advice really really appreciated, thank you.
However, the chick numbers have gone down, and this morning I think she has 6 or 7 chicks left. I'm putting down water, chick crumb and mealworms for them. I know nothing about looking after birds and I really want to do anything I can to help this little family. I'm keeping my distance most of the time so mum doesn't get too stressed and our dog is banned from the back garden while they are here.
What else can I do to help?
Any advice really really appreciated, thank you.