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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Wed 22 Apr 06:40
I bought a classic Swiss cuckoo clock when we moved into our current home in 1989. Until recently, it's been a faithful, if sometimes annoying companion.
I'm now rather concerned for the bird's welfare. Lately, she has stayed in her nest and refused to regale or irritate us with her call, on the hour and half hour. On other occasions, she is making a complete pig's ear of the time. e.g. 12 chimes at 2 pm and even 14 chimes at 3 am. I'm beginning to think she might have the Auldtimers. ☹
Anybody know the average life span of a cuckoo? Maybe 31 years is really old for a bird? Do we have any vets on Dotnet?
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Wed 22 Apr 06:42)
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Wed 22 Apr 07:37
Ee's pining for the mountains and toblerone.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 22 Apr 08:41
If you measure her lifespan by that clock it's probably infinity.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Wed 22 Apr 09:02
Cue Parrot for expert advice.
Maybe in isolation with bird 'flu ?
Incidentally, when a Swiss timepiece goes wonky I suspect it's terminal decline !!!
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Topic Originator: dave67
Date: Wed 22 Apr 11:53
How long do these clocks last? The movements in these cuckoo clocks are engeneered to last at least 30 years. If you maintain them right, you will be able to pass them down to your kids or grandkids.
https://www.hubertherrclocks.com › ...
Cuckoo Clock Guide - Black Forest cuckoo clocks made
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Wed 22 Apr 12:02
Typical swiss reliability...it has started going wrong at exactly the right time!
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 22 Apr 12:44
I was amazed at what the clock specialist in the BBC’s repair shop does to refurbish old clocks.
First thing he does is clean the clock as the grease and dust gunk together to prevent correct operation
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