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Post by Laraine on Feb 7, 2013 9:30:24 GMT 10
I have a baby Lorikeet (my first one) but it is about 7 weeks old and it's not looking like fledging any time soon. What age do they fledge and when are they self sufficient.
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Post by avinet on Feb 7, 2013 10:12:13 GMT 10
Rainbows normally fledge in around 8 to 9 weeks and then are independent after a further couple of weeks.When I am hand raising them I don't expect them to be ready to sell until 12 weeks old.
cheers,
Mike
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Post by Laraine on Feb 10, 2013 13:51:55 GMT 10
Thanks Mike for your good advice as usual. It will be 8weeks on Tuesday. I thought there must have been something wrong with it. It certainly makes a ruckas when I open the lid to look at it.
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Post by Laraine on Feb 19, 2013 10:21:31 GMT 10
Finally.........he fledged on Sunday. So cute this morning sitting up next to his mum.
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Post by avinet on Feb 19, 2013 21:23:43 GMT 10
Right on time - 2 days under 9 weeks!
cheers,
Mike
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