Well im a small hobby breeder and i breed Sun Conures. I have about 3 pairs which ive had breeding for a couple of years now. they where outside in my backyard before but, there noise and my new nieghbors .. kinda forced me to move them indoors in a extra room i had. I went out and purchased the whole "kit" needed ( full spectrum lights and air purifiers and all.. ) and things are going great just .. ive had two clutchs in all the pairs that i have and i noticed yesterday that one pair is going on # 3... i pull there babies at 3 weeks.. and theyve had 0 time to rest .. its been a back to back thing..
just wanted to know if this was normal.. or if i should remove the boxes .. ( i wouldnt want any of them to die or anyhting ) ... just want someone elses experience in this situation .. should i be giving them any special vitamins, or anything special...
thanks !!
bibi
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Sun Conures Nesting
by Featherkeeper on Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:12 am
Some birds will continue to go to nest when they have a nest box available to them. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it can pose some health concerns for them.
All birds, but especially breeding pairs should have nutritious diets that are balanced and include a variety of foods. If your birds will eat pellets, these should be included along with other whole foods such as fresh greens, vegetables, cooked grains and legumes, hard-cooked egg, etc. You can crush/grind the egg shells from the hard cooked eggs and mix that in with their fresh foods.
Try to serve foods that are calcium rich and these would be your dark greens such as kale, collards, mustards, turnips, etc.
Many manufactures of pellets have "breeder pellets" and these are designed with breeders in mind. They have additional supplements, such as calcium, which will provide this additional nutrient when nesting.
Personally, I offer oyster shell to my breeders. This is not to be confused with grit and WILL dissolve in the bird's digestive tract and not cause impaction problems. I also use a liquid calcium product called Calciboost or Calcivet which is added to their water. This is not a vitamin supplement, but another source of calcium.
Even the best diet may not keep constantly producing pairs healthy. After the third clutch, I would suggest blocking the nest box opening or removing the nest box and allowing the birds to have a rest and recoup their energy and strength.
Good luck to you.
All birds, but especially breeding pairs should have nutritious diets that are balanced and include a variety of foods. If your birds will eat pellets, these should be included along with other whole foods such as fresh greens, vegetables, cooked grains and legumes, hard-cooked egg, etc. You can crush/grind the egg shells from the hard cooked eggs and mix that in with their fresh foods.
Try to serve foods that are calcium rich and these would be your dark greens such as kale, collards, mustards, turnips, etc.
Many manufactures of pellets have "breeder pellets" and these are designed with breeders in mind. They have additional supplements, such as calcium, which will provide this additional nutrient when nesting.
Personally, I offer oyster shell to my breeders. This is not to be confused with grit and WILL dissolve in the bird's digestive tract and not cause impaction problems. I also use a liquid calcium product called Calciboost or Calcivet which is added to their water. This is not a vitamin supplement, but another source of calcium.
Even the best diet may not keep constantly producing pairs healthy. After the third clutch, I would suggest blocking the nest box opening or removing the nest box and allowing the birds to have a rest and recoup their energy and strength.
Good luck to you.
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by bibig1104 on Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:56 am
THANKS FOR THE INFO!! .. I WAS THINKING ABOUT LETTING THE 3RD CLUTCH BE PARENT RAISED .. THAT WILL OCCUPY MORE TIME IN CARING FOR THEM .. SO I COULD POSSIBLY KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE BREEDING... ( DO YOU THINK AFTER THE 3RD CLUTCH LEAVE THE NEST ON THERE OWN, IT'LL BE SUFFICIENT TIME TO START THE BREEDING CYCLE AGAIN ?
IF I DO BLOCK THEM OFF .. HOW MUCH TIME IS SUFFICIENT TO HAVE THEM WITH OUT A BOX.. AS THERE "RESTING PERIOD" ??
IF I DO BLOCK THEM OFF .. HOW MUCH TIME IS SUFFICIENT TO HAVE THEM WITH OUT A BOX.. AS THERE "RESTING PERIOD" ??
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by bgaviaries on Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:31 am
Letting them raise the third clutch is a good idea, definatly will make better future breeders and more often than not a pair allowed to raise chicks to weaning will usually take a good break afterwards as rasing the chicks to maturity is a 24/7 job for the parents, you will notice an increase in food amounts and make sure plenty is available to the parents and chicks, good luck. Gene
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