So So Nervous... - Nichole B. (niki0216) Journal on ZooToo

Posted by ChicoanVolunteer
9 months ago

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How exciting! Our lovebird we had a few years ago laid 4 eggs, but they were all infertile, because there was no male. It was still cool though!

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9 months ago

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Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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I didn't think that they would start laying eggs until spring so i didn't put a nest in yet so she laid it in the food bowl. after i noticed it i made a nest right away. i'm not sure if it is fertile yet i don't want to touch it much so they don't abandon it. I will keep everyone updated.

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Posted by Sally B. (WASHshelter)
9 months ago

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Awww. Congratulations!

Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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Thank you...

Posted by BDougher
9 months ago

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What a surprise! Zootoo has some pretty experienced bird-people that surely have good advice and ideas…
I doubt that Daryl would mind if you picked her birdbrain. ; )

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
9 months ago

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hey i commeted to you further down now lets talk about this brain thing very funny. ha ha ho and a chip churp too meeeow

Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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It was a wonderful surprise. i think that i am going to ask everyone on the question forum.

Posted by Tbird D. (Tbird)
9 months ago

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Congrats! The first egg is always exciting. You might want to check and see whether it's fertile, though--don't want to get your hopes up if it isn't. Daryl's right, too--they'll need a nice, comfy, warm nest. :-)

Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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thanks. how can i tell if it is fertilized?

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
9 months ago

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ths one i can't answer because my skeets were never fertile. there was no male. if you saw them do it then you have a good chance. i lent someone my tiel book so i can't even tell you how long they should take to hatch. my best peice of advice is to google it. i haven't dealt with a female in 16 years. after my experiencei keep males. but they are like chicken they don't need a rooster. a good one to brain pick is dr. geof. he is a specialist

Posted by Tbird D. (Tbird)
9 months ago

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To tell whether it's a fertilized egg, you "candle" it--basically this just means that you hold up the egg to a strong light so you can see what's inside. Here's a good article about the process:www.geocities.com

I've never had to take the parents elsewhere or do anything but simply remove the egg (briefly) and check it, then return it. Mind you, this is for finches, though! And just remember to be gentle when handling the egg. If it's fertile and you want a chick to hatch, just put it back and let the birds take care of it. Good luck!

Posted by Tbird D. (Tbird)
9 months ago

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Sorry--ZooToo seems to love converting web addresses into something else! If that link doesn't work, try this: <www.geocities.com>

And if THAT doesn't work, just Google "candling eggs" and click on the second link in the results.

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
9 months ago

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better give her something to make a nest from so even if they sit on it it will be warm . my skeet would lay sometimes 7 eggs at a time ever other day apart

Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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i helped and gave her stuff for a nest. i am so scared i don't know what to do...i have never had a baby bird before, are their any tips that you can give me? i have been reading stuff all day but it is easier to get a point a few from someone who has been there and already done it.

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
9 months ago

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well if they are good parents they will do the job. you jus have to make sure the parents are getting everything they need. when there eyes open make sure they get used to seeing you and in and out of the cage helps to get them tame. but not too much diruption tll they get older. ask dr geof

Posted by BDougher
9 months ago

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That's okay if Nichole picks your birdbrain; isn't Daryl? ; )

Posted by daryl b. (darylob)
9 months ago

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hi b how you be sure it is but i only know from my own experence

Posted by ronatha
9 months ago

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Congratulations! Maybe you'll get to hand out cigars (don't smoke them though!). When I had finches many, many years ago they loved to lay eggs (such cute tiny eggs) but they never hatched. hopefully you'll be reading up on all the things you need to do to help the parents. I only have a single male parrotlet for a reason--he prefers it that way as he is a real "chicken hawk"-LOL! Please keep us posted!

Posted by Nichole B. (niki0216)
9 months ago

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I am hoping the it hatches. It would be so exciting and so amazing...