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Post by Laraine on Apr 20, 2005 11:42:47 GMT 10
I have 4 baby cockatiels which won't all fledge for another 2 weeks. The breeding box is getting really smelly, and I would like to replace it with a fresh one, but am concerned that if I disturb the nest the parents might go off the babies and not feed them. I am worried that the babies might get sick from the unclean conditions. Can anyone advise me what to do. Thanks.  |
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Post by ollie on Apr 20, 2005 13:20:15 GMT 10
Laraine,
I have bred heaps of cockatiels and about every two weeks I take the nest box out put the babies in an ice cream container with a clean old towel in it and thoroughly clean the nest box out. I put new nest material in and put the babies back. All takes about 10-15 minutes. So far I have never had a problem with the parents going back and caring for the babies.I don't know about changing the whole nest box over but cleaning the original one out works for me!!!
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Post by lovemytiels on Apr 20, 2005 14:39:58 GMT 10
Hi Laraine, Ollie's advise is very good about changing the nest material, but don't change the nesting box as I did this once when I first got into breeding & the parents did abandon the chicks & they died & I didn't know how to h/rear at the time. My breeding tiels just seem to know what nest box are theirs every year & always go back to the same one. This is my experience only. Cheers Anna
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