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Postby chibi-tori on Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:26 pm

Hi Jenny,

Unless you think or see the little guy making vent/vent contact, it's probably harmless, and if the female has bonded with you rather than another bird, pretty unlikely she'd bear any offspring. I'm sure some birds will reproduce having bonded with humans, but from what I've read, it's not very likely. (Accidents DO happen) :wink: On the other hand, you are wanting to stop something that is a natural process of both birds. One question.. is the female actually trying to mate by raising her tail, getting in a somewhat horizontal position and making little squeaking sounds? If not, she's just tolerating the juvenile, and not interested in making babies.

Should she lay an egg or eggs, do not remove them until she gives up on them, or she will just lay more to replace them. Supposed to take about 21 days give or take, but she might give up sooner. You could always take them and boil them, then give 'em back. Might prevent a broken egg.

Again, it's a natural behavior, and I'd not try to stop it, but would also try some other methods of control over the female, like changing stuff around in the cage, moving the cage to a different spot, keeping the cage dark for 12-14 hours. Lots of other things to try as well. Maybe you can provide more background on her.. is she bonded with you? How long have the pair been together? Are they bonded, or attempting to? Mutual preening?

cheers!

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  • Postby chibi-tori on Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:11 pm

    Jenny,

    It sounds like you are on the right track. Good luck with them both, and perhaps Peanut will soon get out of the hormonal stage and not give you any eggs this time.

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    Postby nacscindyk on Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:07 pm

    Jenny,

    Even though they aren't making vent-to-vent contact yet, at about 6 months of age, male cockatiels are fertile. That means that pretty soon, when they DO make vent to vent contact, he will be able to fertilize Peanut. That means that Peanut won't be sitting on a clutch of infertile eggs; they'll be fertile.

    When I want eggs to not hatch, as soon as they are laid, I put a small hole in them so that the embryo will not develop.

    Good luck to you!

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