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Post by Laraine on Aug 11, 2005 16:41:08 GMT 10
I have been anxiously waiting for my three female cockatiels to start breeding this season. They are all paired up but have not been into the boxes yet. Last season they didn't breed either and I was wondering if it was due to the fact that they are in an aviary with a couple of red rumps. I have not noticed a problem as far as fighting and the red rumps were happy to breed last season. Does anyone have any ideas.
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Post by hillcresttiels on Aug 11, 2005 16:45:51 GMT 10
Hi Laraine you say they are paired up are you sure they are legitimate pairings and what age are we talking here,i'm not sure if the rumps are a bother but i would prefer to see them housed seperately ;)cheers
Frank
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Post by pollyparrot on Aug 11, 2005 19:30:35 GMT 10
hi there inmy experience with red rumps is that they can be evil little devils ok very cute little devils but they are very agressive to other birds especially at breeeding time)
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Post by AussieBirds on Aug 11, 2005 19:48:43 GMT 10
Hello Laraine I have breeding pairs of cockatiels and red rumps in the same aviary and have no problems at all with them breeding. Red rumps can be a a bit touchy during breeding season, which by the way is just starting, but once the hens go down the male birds usually sit at the front of the nesting box and don't cause any trouble. It's the same old story as long as the aviary is big enough and there are enough nesting boxes everything will be fine.
John
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Post by Laraine on Aug 12, 2005 12:01:44 GMT 10
Hi John
The hens are about 2 years of age so should be old enough. I'm assuming they are legitimate pairs, they always sit together, preen each other etc. How can you tell. I'm a little concerned as none of them bred last year and I am keen to have them breed this year. It is the same mix of the aviary this year. The pair of red rumps had 2 clutches last year. I've been thinking of moving them in with the budgies to see if that improves the situation.
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Post by AussieBirds on Aug 12, 2005 12:55:12 GMT 10
Hi John The hens are about 2 years of age so should be old enough. I'm assuming they are legitimate pairs, they always sit together, preen each other etc. How can you tell. I'm a little concerned as none of them bred last year and I am keen to have them breed this year. It is the same mix of the aviary this year. The pair of red rumps had 2 clutches last year. I've been thinking of moving them in with the budgies to see if that improves the situation. Hello Laraine Red rumps will breed at 12 months but for this to happen they need to be in a separate cage with their partner and not in a colony situation, at two year they will breed for you this season. I wouldn't move them in with the budgies as they will fight and you will have some dead birds on your hands, mostly budgies, as they are a lot smaller than the red rumps but the cockatiels are about the same size and the don't get into life and death fights. I'm not sure what you are asking about the sexing of the birds if you mean the cockatiels then it it pretty hard to tell the sex of them by site however if you observe them and their behavior you will see a difference, as the cockbird will whistle and display him self to the hen he will will explore the nest box for her before she goes down and generally act like a man ;D. The red rumps can be sexed visually and you will notice the difference in colour. All my birds have started to go down, both cockatiels and red rumps and they are all in the same aviary at the moment I have two red rump hens sitting on eggs and one cockatiel sitting on eggs also with other hens and cocks exploring the boxes, so a mixed aviary does work. If i can give you any more assistance please don't hesitate to contact me and good luck with your birds. John |
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Post by Laraine on Aug 12, 2005 15:04:54 GMT 10
Hi John
I was thinking about putting the tiels in with the budgies, as I have had these breeds together before. I know the 3 pairs are the opposite sex, and am hoping they are "in love" so to speak.
The female red rump is not doing anything as yet either, although she is a proven mum. Although the male is doing his clacking. Maybe she would like the tiels gone too. There is a lot more room in the budgie aviary as I have sold quite a few. I've also got 2 female Eastern Rosellas in there as well. One is quite mad, maybe she is upsetting things a bit. What do you think?
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Post by AussieBirds on Aug 12, 2005 20:10:22 GMT 10
It's certainly possible the that the eastern's are causing a problem Loraine. How big is the aviary you have them in at the moment and what is the ratio of birds in there. The problem with budgies is they will attempt to take over the nest boxes and the cock red rumps will attack them once the hen has entered the nest. I would not put the red rumps in with the budgies perhaps if you could isolate the Rosella's you may have more success, but which ever way you go don't worry about the fact the hens haven't started to nest yet as the breeding season is only just starting and this cold snap we are having may just put them back a bit.
John
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