Bluetits

[maggiebee]

Can anyone tell me how long it is between an egg being laid and the youngster flying the nest?

[saintpeter48]

I've just googled it and it says 13-15 days.

[Buenchico]

Quote 1:
"The incubation period lasts for around 12-15 days and that is when the chicks start to hatch"

Quote 2:
"On average blue tit chicks will stay in the nest for up to 19 days. However, this will vary from nest to nest"

Source:
http://www.bird-cam.co.uk/blue-tits-the-life-cycle

However it took 44 days in total here:

[dunnitall]

Gosh SP... That's such a sort time span.... But hen nature is fascinating to me....somethings I find really fantastic.

[maggiebee]

Thanks for your answers folks - certainly didn't realise it was so short a time they were in the nest.

[maggiebee]

Thanks for the film footage Chris - fascinating.

[Chipchopper]

I must say, that is some fantastic footage there!
It must be so important that the mother blue tit, could find the right kind of food at the right time.