by Luna Bella on Sun May 04, 2008 10:05 pm
From what I've read and heard, if you let them nest and have a clutch, forget about taming since they aren't already.
You have to decide what you want for these birds and yourself. Do you want to interact and have a personal relationship with them? Do want a pet to cuddle with and interact with? Then do NOT let them have a clutch!!!
Why did you get a male and female in the first place? Did you got them as a bonded pair and the breeder forgot to give you the nest box.
Also, you are not the one who will be financing the breeding - you've mentioned your father bought them for you and you don't have extra money for a good vet. You also mentioned he doesn't want to separate them and have another cage to clean - what will happen if you let them have chicks?
Everyone on this chat board has given you excellent advise and recommendations. Here's another - if you are not old enough to care for yourself, then do not bring more life into the world - human or other animal. It is serious, not just cute little babies to love.
One last thing, I think they were cheap because they are older then the breeder told you. I bet they are well into their teens and beyond good chick producing for a breeders purpose.
Jo