Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 25, 2015 13:23:30 GMT
Mine are all fine I've got a 5ft high cage so plenty of space...the other 2 are giving space needed and the breeding pair are happy.
I keep on asking on here how do you get the hen into breeding condition?
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 25, 2015 16:17:43 GMT
You don't. She will come into condition on her own. You just provide the correct diet for her to be in good health. 12 hours of daylight are needed too.
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 25, 2015 20:34:39 GMT
Thank you for the advice...I've got millit and cuttle bone in the cage for them plus some grit
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 25, 2015 20:40:22 GMT
You also need a mineral block and some egg food along with fruit and veg.
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 25, 2015 20:44:57 GMT
That's great thank you
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 25, 2015 22:28:12 GMT
Cabbage leak and carrots ok for them?
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 25, 2015 23:02:26 GMT
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Post by suesbird on Feb 25, 2015 23:08:21 GMT
Jo adores lemon grass that is her favourite and baby sweetcorn.
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 25, 2015 23:16:59 GMT
Mine have never had anything veg before I have tried but just won't eat it
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Post by Hezz on Feb 26, 2015 0:42:05 GMT
You will need to persevere. Keep offering things but I suggest you start with leafy greens as these are closer to their natural native food of wild grasses. They have to recognise what you give them as food, first.
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 26, 2015 8:23:43 GMT
i think i have some carrot tops that a good starter?
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Post by skysmum on Feb 26, 2015 9:57:34 GMT
Carrot tops are a huge hit as is spinach in my house. Mashed up boiled egg with the shell is important when breeding or you can buy the dried egg food and mix it with grated veg. They will need this fresh every day when they are feeding baby's too. This is a pic of some i made.  |
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Post by jellybean on Feb 26, 2015 10:11:27 GMT
My two go nuts for carrot tops.
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Feb 22, 2015 21:30:35 GMT
sweetiebudgie
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Post by sweetiebudgie on Feb 26, 2015 16:43:09 GMT
I gave them grated carrot and tops this morning and haven't touched it
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Nov 16, 2024 11:31:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 23:05:14 GMT
I gave them grated carrot and tops this morning and haven't touched it Mine won't touch anything but their feed and millet either, but it was suggested to me recently to get a mirror toy and put a treat in front of it. This worked for someone, the theory being that their bird saw the "other" bird in the mirror and started eating it to keep the other one from getting it!  I don't know if it works, but i'm going to give it a try. |
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I don't know if it works, but i'm going to give it a try.