Post by avinet on Oct 30, 2008 21:50:44 GMT 10
I mentioned in a thread on Princess problems a couple of days ago about problems I had in pairing up a ringneck male after his mate became sick and had to be euthanased. To my delight as of yesterday they had 3 babies hatched, and the fourth starting to pip. It was doubly pleasing not only because of the problems getting him to accept a new mate so quickly, but also because she is a young bird - 2 years - and was pretty slack about sitting. There were times when she seemed to be off the eggs for 30 minutes or more, but I guess in the end she knew what she was doing. Hopefully she is as clued in about feeding the babies, but since he is a very experienced father who I have had probably 35 babies from over the past 5 years I think he will make sure it all goes well.
He is a green split to blue, lutino and cinnamon while she is a blue lacewing, splits unknown as yet. Should provide an interesting mix of colours.
Photos of babies and parents follow.
cheers,
Mike
He is a green split to blue, lutino and cinnamon while she is a blue lacewing, splits unknown as yet. Should provide an interesting mix of colours.
Photos of babies and parents follow.
cheers,
Mike
