Yummm, Fresh Meat from Dad

It seems like it was just yesterday that Pip was still in the egg ... and now, well, see for yourself! Look ...

Our little Pip is quite the precocious little hawk, that's for sure! Only 12 days old and already trying to feed himself! "If Momma's not going to feed me, then I'm just gonna do it myself! OK, here goes nothing ... tug ... tug ... slurp!!!"

Of course Violet, being the wonderful, nurturing mother that she is, didn't let this struggle go on for long! She came over and started feeding her little darling! (It's hard to see it in the picture, but Pip has gotten a piece of the Easter grass stuck in his crop). Then, when her baby is full, Violet, who


is a firm believer in "Waste Not ... Want Not" polishes off the left-overs WHOLE!

I did it! I did it! I finally got a screen capture of Pip's Poop Shoot! It is so funny to watch as Pip hikes that cute little tushie into the air as high as he can and just - lets go!

For your viewing pleasure ... here is an enhanced image of the infamous "Pip's Poop Shoot"

Four short hours later, Violet is sleeping soundly ... yet is always alert to her little Pip's antics! As seen here in the final shot of the night, Pip keeps trying to get out from under Violet's wing! Don't know if Pip is looking for a snack or for his Rubber Ducky to keep him company ... but never fear ... Momma is here!!!

Good night!