April 9th- A Special Note from Jill regarding our owlets

For some days now, after keeping track of owlets inside and outside the box, we think there is a good possibility that we only have six owlets at this time.  The feathered remains of what appeared to be an owlet were found in the field near the house, and it appeared to have been there some time. If this indeed was one of our owlets, many things could have happened-- it could have gotten sick, or it could have had problems since hatching.  Please realize the uncertainty in all of this, as there is absolutely no way to know who it is, or how it happened.  The size points to it being one of the younger ones, although many think they are still seeing Elf.

Although this is hard, we have to trust Nature and her ways.  We like to know everything, but also must realize sometimes there are no easy answers, and sometimes no answers at all.  Please keep this in perspective, and continue to be positive, both personally and in chat, and be thankful for all of our healthy owlets that we continue to enjoy and love, and that have been given every chance for survival in a difficult world for them today.