New library draws bank branch

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By Doug Myers (Contact) Abilene's new northwest library branch on Mockingbird has generated much foot traffic at its location since January. Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Rudy Acosta, 6, waves his paper butterfly in front of the nose of the ...

How do you raise a mockingbird from an egg?
Q. I found a mockingbird egg in my front yard, it seemed to be freshly dropped, because it had fresh fecies on it. I have been incubating it on my chest for 3 days. At night I put it in a box with a heat light and cover it with towels. Is it going to make it, and what do I do if it makes it? Someone please help. I have twin 10 year old girls who are hoping for the best, and I have no knowledge of what may happen.
Asked by lisa p - Fri May 9 12:41:49 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In most cases it is illegal to be in possession of a wild bird egg. With the exception of European Starlings, House Sparrows and Pigeons, any possession of eggs, feathers, nest, or birds would be in violation of the migratory bird treaty act. Turning of the egg to prevent overheating needs to be done several times daily throughout the incubation time. Humidity is also important during incubation. Providing all these requirements is more than most people can do. Keep in mind this is over a 24 hour time period. No sleeping throughout the night. Most bird eggs you find will not be viable. Eggs are fragile and while there may not be any visible cracks on the eggshell, an egg dropped on the ground is most likely no longer a viable egg. The… [cont.]
Answered by Gah W - Fri May 9 12:51:37 2008