dee25
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Post by dee25 on Aug 2, 2005 10:23:36 GMT 10
I know I might be stressing too much, but I've had a nesting box in my blue ringnecks cage for the last week, and I've been feeding them lots of fresh varied fruit everyday. But it dosn't seem they are interested in breeding. My green pair are fine with the male constantly feeding the hen, grooming her and mating. And she's been in/out of box. the blue pair are proven breeders from a well-known breeder, and the birds have bred for the last 2 years. Any help appreciated please, and any healthy criticism as to what I should be doing etc appreciated!!!
Thank-you, Dee.
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Post by AussieBirds on Aug 2, 2005 10:50:34 GMT 10
Hello Dee, I wouldn't be too worried just yet there can be a lot of reasons as to why they are not breeding, it could be the new surroundings perhaps something different that they are not used to yet or it could be just that they just are not ready to breed, don't worry yet if as you say they are proven breeders then they will get on with it in their own sweet time.
John
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Post by Mystical on Aug 2, 2005 11:21:40 GMT 10
lol John, specking of breeding ringnecks, how do yah tell a 7 and 8 yr old the answer too 'mummy whys he on her back making strange sounds?' lmfao  ...over the past week mine have been doing this and the boys eyes near popped out!! lol Rach |
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Post by billspets on Aug 2, 2005 11:33:53 GMT 10
hello Mystical
when my kids started to ask me that i just told them that they are copulating and hopfull they will have some chicks soon and well i havent had a problem
hope this helps
regards
bill
PS the only thing that does happen is i keep getting told when that are colulating when the kids see it LOL
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Post by Mystical on Aug 2, 2005 11:37:01 GMT 10
lmao bill, i thought id give ya all a laugh, truth is best, always thought if they r old enough to ask a question they r old enough to know the answer but hell it didnt stop he falling over laughing! hahahaha
cheers,
Rach
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dee25
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Post by dee25 on Aug 2, 2005 15:45:15 GMT 10
I just tell my kids that the birdies are making babies!! ;D
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dee25
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Post by dee25 on Aug 2, 2005 15:46:04 GMT 10
Oh, and thanks aussiebirds! Its nice to be reassured!!
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Post by Mystical on Aug 2, 2005 17:08:22 GMT 10
hehehe dee this is my first year and i cant waittttttttttt!!! i think im more excited than the kids lmao
Rach
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dee25
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Post by dee25 on Aug 2, 2005 18:27:58 GMT 10
LOL! Tell me about it Mystical, I'm bursting at the seams, just waiting! I might stock up on film first!! My kids are 4 yrs old & 5 yrs old, and they keep asking me if there's babies in the boxes yet!
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jen
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Post by jen on Sept 7, 2005 21:30:51 GMT 10
Dee, I am fairly new to ringnecks this being our first proper season. we have 10 in a large avairy. I was talking to a old guy who has been breeding every sort of bird imaginable for years and he said that you shouldn't overdo the fruit thing as they won't breed as well. Apparently they get too hypo and don't get on with the job. He puts in about the equivalent of 1/2 an apple per pair per day or other sort of fruit and has enormous success. So I guess what he was saying is plenty of fresh fruit but don't go overboard. You said you give them heaps so wondering if thats just a figure of speech or maybe you should cut back a little. However everyone has different opinions and I'm sure someone else will probably disagree with this as I've not been told to go easy on the fruit before. we have 4 pairs breeding and they have 12 eggs between them so we are getting quite excited. Good luck with your breeding season  Jen |
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...over the past week mine have been doing this and the boys eyes near popped out!! lol
