Re: feeding kookas

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From: Julius Bergh
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 1995 00:00

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qcmwesto@kraken.itc.gu.edu.au wrote:

>Over the last couple of months we have been giving small amounts of beef mince 
>(lean) to three kookaburras who 'live' at our place.  Recently, they have been 
>taking the meat, flying away, then coming back for more - I assume they are 
>feeding young.  Now I am worried that I may have upset the balance of their 
>diet, nad that the young ones will not learn to hunt for food themselves - any 
>advice on this?

>Donna

Breeding occurs between Sep - Jan. so it is likely they are feeding
young.  Not to worry!  kookaburras are good parents.  Feed them,  but
do not give quantities that would take over normal feeding habits.
Family groups are close and all members help to feed the young.  It
would be highly likely that the young will eventually visit you too.
Ellie 

jbergh@onthenet.com.au
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32 Koola Dr, Nerang QLD 4211 Australia
Phone: 61 7 55960462

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Date: 1995/12/06
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