Jack
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Post by Jack on Aug 16, 2012 18:03:18 GMT 10
Lorikeets generally lay 1-3 eggs, 2 being the most common. I wouldn't stress too much, just have a quick check next time she's out of the box just to make sure she isn't egg bound  |
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Post by flock on Aug 17, 2012 16:45:38 GMT 10
Thanks Jack No she looks all good |
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Post by flock on Aug 18, 2012 16:46:50 GMT 10
Then there were two but it was a longer gap than 48 hours (I left them alone and didnt check nest after three days) |
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Jack
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Post by Jack on Aug 19, 2012 22:53:19 GMT 10
I'm no expert on Lorikeets yet, but I think they seem to have a larger gap. I have just finished handrearing two rainbows and there is a very noticeable size difference difference because the eggs were spaced apart.
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Post by flock on Aug 20, 2012 18:44:14 GMT 10
Thanks for that Jack, I was thinking it was a big gap here., so will be interesting to see |
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Post by flock on Oct 16, 2012 23:58:48 GMT 10
Baby is mow 5 weeks. Removed from parents as was crying for food all night. Any ideas on homemade rearing mixes? And how often to feed? Not eating much at the moment and crying for 10 minutes after feeds.
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Post by avinet on Oct 17, 2012 20:29:02 GMT 10
Baby lorikeets are very easy to feed - at 5 weeks just give them your regular wet mix powder mixed with warm water to the right consistency -custard type of consistency, and also at around 42°C temperature. Pretty soon it will start to lick it off the spoon rather than having to put the spoon init's beak, and then it is an easy step to them eating out of the cup or a dish in the cage.
Easiest parrot of all to hand feed and especially to wean.
cheers,
Mike
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