GREEN CHEEKS HAVE LAID

[Robyn]

Well i just can't believe it. GCC have been acting a bit weird lately, always scurrying out of the nest box to see what i have for them. Took a look today and there is 2 eggs and she is about ready to lay a third. These are the ones that had 3 clutches last season, the last clutch started to hatch on the 10 February & here we are in June and she is laying again. I don't think this is normal. Or i have a very bonded well fed pair. Looks like its going to be a funny season again this year.

Robyn.

[madaussie]

I hope not i had to take all box's and logs out of sum cages as they keep chewing there way in a normal breeding season would be good . But your lucky up that way warmer weather hope they get thought.
j

[Laraine]

I'm surprised the GCC are laying eggs now, don't they know it's supposed to be winter. Do you have the same breeding seasons as we do down south?

[avinet]

I've had green cheeks start breeding at Easter - and have 3 clutches through to October. Which is why the price of them has plummeted to almost give-away prices.

cheers

Mike

[damo223]

Thats great news Robyn, i had a friend come over today as she is taking my ecky to look after as i have to study for my exams and i though i should look in the box and there was 1 of my greencheek hens with an egg it is preety cold down here but this pair are kept innside as they are pets but my suns are sitting and it is freezing

[Robyn]

I haven't a clue Laraine. GCC normally breed up here around Xmas, well i have babies to sell at Xmas, then they will go down again but i got the 3 clutches. Total of 14 babies. Sold all except Tinkabel.

Mike i find that they are a good seller if no cockatiels are available.

Don't know what's happening maybe the rain kicked them off.

Robyn.