Ring Neck Doves Photo Diary DAY 7

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DAY 7   APRIL 17   2011 
More growing, more feeding.

The younger pair, getting bigger.

With the Dad.

Top view of the younger pair.

The older pair - looks a little strange!

More feathers and the wings are developing.

The large feathers on the side are starting to fluff out a bit

on the older baby.

Eyes are opening more - they are pink, 

because these babies will be white.

Darker feathered young have darker eyes.

They are breathing very noticeably now, almost panting, as they are growing so fast and their metabolism is working very fast.

More food!

Gotta get it all!

The Mom and Dad have to eat a lot 
to be able to feed the young constantly.

Serious business.