May 31, 2003 -- Eight Days Old


May 31, 2003 -- Eight Days Old
Baby Shadow still mostly eats and naps, but more often he is finding his environment interesting as well. He has many feathers unfurled on his upper wings now. His growing tail is unfurled at the ends, and his beak is longer. Dark brown feathers have appeared in a long row down his spine, on his shoulders, and on his flanks and neck. He is getting stronger and is eating larger portions at each feeding, but he
still does not have good control of his feet and legs yet.

Shadow spends less than half his daytime hours in his "nest," as someone is usually holding him or cuddling him even during naps. Today he went to Grandma's house and watched tv with her while sitting cupped in her hands.


My Auntie Jackie thinks I look like a "little Einstein" in this photo.

This pic nicely shows my ever-growing wings and tail.

Notice the fuzz and down filling in the center of my back.






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