Victoria Crown Pigeon Egg Didn't Hatch, I Need To Investigate

[@jorgehurford1742]

Please don't take any notice of criticism from ignorant people; it is very obvious you are doing the best you can ;the amount of time and trouble you go to is amazing.

[@lorisullivan327]

Agreed, Lord, didn’t anyone ever tell them if you can’t say anything nice don’t say it? I’m sure Brooke is devastated 🙏🏻🩵

[@lori1508]

Very well said. Amen.

[@peggysmith5202]

Agreed

[@csnanny1882]

I don’t think there will be a problem if it’s not the last one. It doesn’t matter Brooke, your birds, your farm. God bless.

[@cheryldavidson-guitargirl1]

I’ve actually never seen any criticism on this channel- not in any of the comments here today . It’s one of the most positive channels with positive followers on KZbin!

[@snakey319]

Morgan at Gold Shaw farm is having trouble hatching his goslings too, almost at the same time frame as your Pigeon looks to have got to. You sure are helping them propagate, doing everything.

[@DonnaLightfoot]

Well, maybe next time , sorry, we won't be able to see them anymore, but whatever you think best, Brooke, I love the new box, much love from Ks ❤

[@monicaw5036]

Awe, poor things and poor lil chick.. it's was trying to grow. If it's God's will, I have high hopes that will happen because everything I've read about them, it's super hard in captivity. I think you're gonna see it happen Brooke❤

[@Orca2019]

It is heart breaking that the baby didn't make it. Like you said three times is the charm. Now comes the watch to see if another egg is laid! Brooke you did a great job building the new platform. Now it is up the the pigeons to do their thing!! We pray for a baby now🤗🤗💞💞💙💙

[@GrandmaJilly1]

😀💝Y'all are so kind & good!

[@keithhillis4855]

All the luck in the world on the Crown Victorian new nesting box !!! 👍👍👍 God Bless Always

[@ardythebartosch9913]

Hope the new nesting box works for them to lay another egg. Good job Brooke and Jason.

[@beejayem42]

Thanks for that update Brooke. I think you’ve got it this time - they’ll love their new sturdy nesting box. 🐨👍

[@shadow1975able]

Yes shade cloth would be great. I made a comment about that but deleted it because I jumped the gun and did not watch all the video. Shoot me now. Love ya'll and love my time with you each day.

[@angelnolan2840]

Sorry that the chick stopped developing, but hopefully they will try again in the new nest box. We know you do all you can for all your animals.

[@flychk1229]

I'm so sorry. 💔I was so hopeful. Hopefully the 3rd time IS the charm!

[@beth8095]

❤ Thank You for Sharing this real-life situation! God Bless

[@annettewhite7460]

Don't give up on the Victorian Crown Pigeons, they are still trying,

[@Marialyse]

I found an article that the San Antonio Zoo in Texas has had these birds for years. Maybe they can give advice as to nesting.

[@BeckyMurray-sy5md]

It’s smart how they knew not to keep sitting on the egg. Male emus will sit forever.

[@caroldesjean3485]

That’s so sad do you think they will use the old nest after loosing two already

[@susandixon3970]

So sorry, it’s hard when they only lay one egg at a time.

[@CharleneDulmage]

Just like humans, sometimes things go wrong.

[@pattipeterson6180]

Do you think it was damaged and they kicked it out of nest?

[@amybarrett6523]

Maybe that mama bird knew that the egg wasn't going to survive, so she kicked it out

[@CoyoteWindRanch]

Don’t hesitate to report an egg. This is real life on a farm, good for educating people on that.

[@catherineabramson5460]

❤❤Very encouraging that the egg was fertile! It will happen.

[@bettyhutcheson9318]

They may have pushed the egg out other day cause they already knew baby was gone

[@nannykat1057]

That's my thoughts....

[@angiebrewer9960]

At least the egg was fertile, they will continue to try.😊

[@cherylcollette3495]

Hello Brooke, the baby didn't die from the fall. The baby died naturally, they know it and they kicked the egg out of the nest.

[@merisehetherington9785]

That totally makes sense.

[@janellewatson1191]

Was thinking the same

[@valrummel7215]

Hey don't give up....keep showing the Crown Pigeons

[@milkweed697]

Oh, so sad😢 But please keep showing everything that happens in the future… it’s very educational.

[@galady8632]

I know Brooke and Jason are more disappointed than we are. The sturdy platform was a brilliant idea! Kudos to Bonus Mom Brooke! Since the 2 VCPs observed Brooke and Jason installing their new 'birthing room platform' hopefully they will learn the Smith's version of Teamwork and the next egg will be viable.

[@reneedickerson4489]

That's sad, but it is their second egg. Maybe 3rd time is the charm.

[@caroldibben2473]

Good morning Brooke, sorry about the Victorian crown pigeons. Blessings to Cog Hill and all the fur/feather babies.

[@karenarrowooddaniels8727]

Brooke I enjoy the stories about the VCP it is the opportunity to learn new things that I would not have known about otherwise. Thanks❤❤

[@indica113]

so sorry about the baby... BUT now you know they can have a baby... I think 3rd times a charm!! next one will be a success!!

[@annkastura1849]

Your viewers, including me, are already involved in the life-story about these Victorian Crown Pigeons. Please continue to report on these birds. If you don’t, it would be like tearing out the last few chapters of a good novel that you already have begun to read. I’d like you to reconsider your decision.

[@jeanwetzel1366]

❤yes, please let us be a part of the next chapter ❤😊❤ of the Victorian Crown Pigeons. Unless it was too exhausting for you to share. Then we want you to take care of our Brooke. ❤

[@dianepicard6198]

Good morning all. Sorry for the Victorian pigeons. I would put a shade cloth over the next to protect them from the sun. Hope next time will be the one and have a baby Victorian pigeon.

[@nikkiflower486]

Brooke Jason and Mary Carl, we all know you always do your best for the animals in your care, sad but I am sure they will try again hun, just like nugget and goldie will! And we will be there with you when it happens! Best to you all xxx

[@angelraburn4401]

Thank you for always being positive and sharing with us. Nature will let them have the baby when it’s time and we will all be here for it. Love y’all. Be good ❤

[@Psalms121KJV]

You tried your best Brooke and thank you taking us along. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the egg - it was great seeing the inside of this egg. We are here to share in your joys and in your sadness because we are here for you Jason and MC. God bless you as you continue to take care of His creation. His Peace

[@sylviawislocki5161]

I know you’re so disappointed. We are, too. But, please keep showing us. I so enjoy it! And, YES, the third time is the charm! 🙏🏻

[@DoreenLovesHerDog]

Of course you should show us when another egg comes! I loved watching both times. We’re in this with you guys!

[@sandrah2758]

Look at you go girl. Cuttin’ it up. Bummer about the egg. Maybe they are still learning about being parents. Maybe they kicked the egg out knowing it wasn’t gonna make it? Have a blessed day. Glad you are feeling better!❤️🤍💙❣️🤍💙

[@KWeston1123]

Don’t give up, Brooke! I’m sure those two pigeons won’t give up.

[@snakey319]

3rd time is the charm, put a new dead tree in there.

[@elizabethgibbens]

I agree. Never give up, even if you’re birds in love.💖

[@lauraquigley6403]

Maybe the Victoria Crowne pigeons are just practicing? So sorry Brooke😔 Please always let us know when they sit Brooke 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@dandymom1709]

From all I've heard and read, VC pigeons often have a hard time figuring out parenting. Sometimes it takes several years for them to successfully hatch an egg and then a couple of years after that to actually raise a chick to maturity. I'm kind of surprised the egg developed as far as it did. I guess what I'm trying to say is ya'll are doing just fine. Don't get discouraged. They will figure it out.

[@wakuaroberts2992]

Hi Brooke. The VC pigeons are learning. I’m sure that they will be proud pigeon parents soon. Keep up the good work and good care.

[@fayebailey9358]

Brooke, sorry about the Victorian Crown pigeon egg. Hopefully they will consider the new nesting box you built as a 'five star resort' for their next baby! ❤😊

[@cherylchristopher4315]

So sorry Brooke hopefully next time we will succeed.❤

[@sandeepettit696]

I feel it will happen third time's a charm❤❤❤ God bless you all. God bless those Victoria Crown pigeons with a baby❤

[@LindaSpringer-rh9xx]

So sad, but nature happens. You are doing everything you can. Thanks for keeping us updated, I hope you all have a great rest of the week.

[@AlisonEngel]

This is really heartbreaking. It is so confusing too as it was developing so well for some time. I guess even the parents have a hard time getting the egg to successfully hatch. Maybe they need to be a bit more mature. Who knows. Maybe next time. xxxx

[@deniseharris9363]

I’m so sorry about the egg!!!! But there was a baby in there so we know they are capable!! And yay on the new nesting box!!! 3rd times the charm ❤❤❤

[@evaflannagan4918]

So sad and so close! that nest is HUGE. It did not look that big until Jason had it in his arms

[@oldmanjohnsonsfarm9715]

lol...yeah...please surprise us...lol I am wayyy too emotionally invested in this! But it's only because I love your animals and am fascinated by these birds!!

[@sherreywurz731]

Great job brooke on the new victorian nest platform......now lets just let nature take its course girl.❤❤❤❤❤

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Each time there’s progress. First time the entire egg disappeared. This time it didn’t thrive, but you know it was fertilized and developing before it failed to thrive. With the new nesting box and shade cloth hopefully the next egg they lay will go full term and produce a living baby.

[@annietaylor6023]

Sad that the little egg didn't make it to hatching but there's still hope now with the new box. Good luck.

[@robinsiciliano8923]

Oh no. So sad and sorry to hear this. Not the outcome we wanted. I do appreciate the documentation of real life. Sometimes life throws us several curve balls and strikes until we hit that home run. Helps to know I’m not the only one experiencing this day to day stuff. Sending y’all and those sweet birds hugs.

[@marvettajones8515]

The third time is the charm Brooke! Keep trying, we believe in you.

[@nan25girls]

I am so sorry their baby didn't survive but I'm glad you have designed a new nest for them! I'm praying this new baby will survive! The Cog Squad has definitely had a lot of HOPE for this to become a reality!!❤

[@ghoo283]

Brooke, so sorry that the egg failed, but your new platform is great. Third time lucky, we will soon have a chick 😊

[@donnawhipple4079]

you have all ready figured it out. Lord willing and birds too the third times the charm you go girls.

[@ja_Iam]

Well darn. Sorry about the egg. At least you know they are capable of breeding. Hopefully you’ll get a successful hatching soon. God Bless them for trying so hard.

[@moda78z]

Aww I’m sorry, Brooke. ❤️

[@janetwithers7427]

So sad the egg didn't make it. I am so rooting for the Victorian crown birds to succeed. Thanks for helping them so much, Brooke ❇️💞❇️

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

At least you know the egg was furtile. So sorry it didn't mature. When is their normal time nesting in the wild. Early spring or later? They may not want to try again this late. would shade cloth over it help?

[@randycharest4507]

​❤😊

[@randycharest4507]

❤😊

[@RubyMcgilvra]

They may have known the baby died and kicked it out

[@kathyk7672]

I think so too

[@kathrynhayes1799]

Agree

[@suemarlette1857]

Possibly!

[@lesliepearce4405]

I agree.

[@sandracarnley-adams798]

I would agree with that! Nature is ingrained in the wildlife. So that is a very good possibility!

[@rongray4847]

Good morning Brooke. That’s a mystery with the pigeons, maybe next time? 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@patevans3709]

Brooke - Mary Carl may be the bird expert, but you are the bird nanny! Thank you for all you do for your animals, AND for sharing with us!

[@peggysmith5202]

lol. Love it!! Bird Nanny. U got that right!!

[@jeanwetzel1366]

​@@peggysmith5202❤yes yes yes! We do get to witness the absolute best Nanny in the whole wide world ❤😊

[@ginacurtis1702]

That's so sad. But I know you won't give up. They'll build another nest, maybe some where else . I know this broke your heart but I think you're on the right track.

[@bettymcbryar208]

Hey again! ❤ Sad news 😢 Good job on the new nesting box. Third time's the charm!!! 🐣

[@lizregan1949]

Hi Brooke, too bad about the baby bird. One day, Cog Hill will get a baby crown Victorian baby. Hopefully, next time. Those little baby goats grew up fast.

[@gregmacdonald3559]

Thank you both so much, inviting us into your beautiful home and family. 😊

[@bethandcompany4251]

I gather that they like to be hidden while nesting. Maybe enclose the shaded area or move them closer to the corner and plant taller bushes outside. Hope this is helpful. This is from the Louisville Zoo website. Nests are solid, compact, and built of dead stems, sticks, and leaves. They are low to the ground, usually about 12-50 feet from ground level. They prefer areas with tall hedges and thickets to woodlands.

[@smokeyangelav]

If you go back and watch the videos in their history, you'll find out why that location was chosen. They actually spoke to a keeper after they weren't laying in the sheltered location and this is what was decided. It worked and they started laying.

[@GingerSnapVizsla]

Nice job. Educational. Third time's the charge for sure.

[@katieallen3927]

Too bad about the egg; however now you have an opportunity to modify the nesting area as you've mentioned before.

[@paulasweeney7358]

So very sorry, Brooke. The birds are lucky to have you as their advocate.

[@lomagibson664]

So sorry the baby didn't hatch... love you all so much! Continued prayers! God bless ❤

[@robintucci1087]

Brooke I think the 3rd tome will be a charm. Love the new nesting box.

[@AnEarthhelper]

Providing fresh cuttings and downy feathers will help. I watched birds take dog fur (post brushing) and spider webs for nesting materials. Master builders.

[@Froger26]

Keep on sharing. We’ve come this far with you We don’t want to be left out on the next trial. Please. I consider the baby bird a positive thing. They will get it right eventually

[@rlight7666]

Aww...we're getting closer to a baby. Maybe the 3rd time is the charm❤

[@b.abernathy7980]

That is life, Brooke. Things happen. No matter what, we learn from life. So we will just learn what we can, and keep on going! You are doing a fantastic job!

[@missharley964]

Ooooh noooo! So sad to see the title of your video. Maybe next year. 😢❤

[@kathleennicholson7620]

Brooke I'm absolutely committed at this point. I'm with you girl. I think this time is the charm ❣️

[@freddiehansen7324]

Aww that sucks! You take so good care of them, and accidents do happen. As sad as it is, you know now that they CAN produce offspring, they just need to not roll their egg out of the nest no more!

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Great plan Brooke!!! The nest looks great!

[@dreamweaver8913]

I'm so sorry, Brooke. They're eventually going to have a little one successfully. I remember in the past, MaryCarl said their first one might not make it. I think they'll have one soon. Hang in there

[@kathycrook1913]

Good morning Brooke! It is hot in montgomery!

[@robinnoppert9579]

Is it possible that they rolled the egg out because they knew it wasn’t viable?

[@marilynhemingway5219]

I thought maybe they did. Nature sometimes know when that happens.

[@dawnhinrichs3940]

I agree. When they only have one aggressive the chances of not making to hatching is higher. The mom and dad can probably tell that the chick is no longer growing and could want to push it out.

[@anatsc69]

Sorry to hear about no baby Victorian crown pigeon

[@joycewethington8200]

I'm thinking the VCP pushed the egg out of the nest, knowing it was not a viable egg.

[@janiceaucoin1435]

Poor Victorian Crown couple, they tried.

[@Hennessey5150]

So sorry about the baby pigeon. I was so waiting to see it well the third times a charm. I enjoy you and Jason‘s video so much and I miss Mary Carl ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tthomestead2763]

We had storms yesterday that dumped 3 inches of rain in just a few hours. It was a lot. But we were still happy because it hadn't rained here in 3 weeks.

[@juliepippin8710]

I'm so sorry, Brooke. We were all praying for the VCP to hatch their baby.

[@jeanwetzel1366]

I shared my pigeon enthusiasm with a stranger in a doctor's waiting room when I noticed her work boots and I asked her if she had a farm .😮😊 . Hopefully she checked out my wonderful farm family. At age 80, there isn't much joy in my life now except wonderful memories and my farm families. ❤

[@jeannepotter3051]

Those crown pigeons have gone from Motel 6 to the Ritz!

[@peggysmith5202]

🤣

[@stonehillfarm866]

The shade cloth or even a partial tarp is a great idea.

[@hazellove2144]

Keep sharing the Sagas.😊

[@vidream]

Maybe they knew it wasn't going to hatch and they pushed it out

[@kristilucia3491]

Oh I'm sad that the little pigeon didn't make it to full development and hatching, but this whole "saga" has been such a learning experience for your family AND your viewers! Please don't give up on filming more footage and "seasons" ... it's reality TV at its best ❤

[@jotaybaybay]

Don't give up Brook, third time will be charm! And please don't keep it from us..we can handle it. ❤