Worried about this young Robin.

[mark1000]

I have been hand feeding this young Robin for a while now and keeping a photo record of his development, in the last week he has changed quite dramatically, and yesterday he looked like this, should i be worried.

Last week he looked like this.



But this week he looks like this.





Is that normal for his development.

Thanks, Mark.

[Lance Morgan]

Yes it looks fine. Adult plumage coming thru.

[valleyforge]

Originally Posted by Lance Morgan

Yes it looks fine. Adult plumage coming thru.

I am happy to second that.

If the bird was at all feeling off-colour, you would note a change in his/her stance ... head carried further into the shoulders, perhaps stooped slightly forward and feathers puffed out.

As it is he/she looks very perky and bright eyed ... but will look a lot smarter once the new feathers have pushed through.

[mark1000]

Thanks guys, you have put my mind at rest.


Mark.

[solus]

He/she looks fine. That's baby Robin growing up and in the process of moulting into adult plumage!