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Post by skysmum on Oct 2, 2012 22:37:00 GMT
Im sure ive seen this or maybe asked this at some point but the old brain is going and i cant find anything ;D. Is six a bit old for a male to breed, would he still be fertile. I know its far too old for a female.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 3, 2012 0:48:14 GMT
Interesting question, Skysmum. I will look forward to the answer, too.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 3, 2012 9:36:53 GMT
The fertility depends on each bird just like human but six is a bit too old for cocks. As a general rule, four is maximum for hens and six for cocks. Let's see what Barrie says. He must have observed thousand of budgies during all these years.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
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Post by Bird Junky on Oct 3, 2012 12:56:17 GMT
Hi. The age at which any creature remains fertile is determined by its genetic make up. The only true way of find out is to give your bird the best diet you can, get him as fit as you can & hope for the best. B.J.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 3, 2012 18:02:08 GMT
3 for hens and 4 for cocks if your lucky
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Oct 7, 2011 19:59:02 GMT
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Post by ianb on Oct 3, 2012 18:30:24 GMT
I have a 2006 cock in a breeding cage,he filled 4 eggs first round,his partner is at this moment sitting on 3 full second round, it really depends on the bird,the only way to find out is to try it
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Post by skysmum on Oct 3, 2012 22:29:26 GMT
Thankyou all, may have to start looking for a nice young female for my Ted and prepare for Feb 14th, i guess there is no harm in trying him. At least he may have a bit of fun sorry ;D
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Post by Hezz on Oct 4, 2012 1:11:12 GMT
Thankyou all, may have to start looking for a nice young female for my Ted and prepare for Feb 14th, i guess there is no harm in trying him. At least he may have a bit of fun sorry ;D He may at that! And good luck to him (and you). ;D
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Oct 7, 2011 19:59:02 GMT
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Post by ianb on Oct 4, 2012 19:26:59 GMT
Thankyou all, may have to start looking for a nice young female for my Ted and prepare for Feb 14th, i guess there is no harm in trying him. At least he may have a bit of fun sorry ;D Ted,being your budgie i hope?? ;D
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 4, 2012 21:21:51 GMT
Thankyou all, may have to start looking for a nice young female for my Ted and prepare for Feb 14th, i guess there is no harm in trying him. At least he may have a bit of fun sorry ;D Ted,being your budgie i hope?? ;D You are so funny Ian!
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Post by skysmum on Oct 4, 2012 21:45:33 GMT
;D but of course, the other one IS too old ;D, although im sure he wouldn't say no .
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Post by Hezz on Oct 5, 2012 0:19:37 GMT
;D but of course, the other one IS too old ;D, although im sure he wouldn't say no . Depending on the "nice young female", of course! ;D
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Nov 18, 2012 22:42:04 GMT
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Post by rickie on Nov 19, 2012 12:24:22 GMT
He can be fertile, but maybe he will leave his female and his babies, because he's too old..
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
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Post by suzyc1954 on Dec 26, 2012 10:13:46 GMT
Hi everyone - my female budgie (Babe) is about 7 years old and has never mated until very recently with a young male (Cheeky) who I have had for about 2 years. She is hardly ever out the nesting box scrathing about and they mate regularly thoughout the day. Her opening has become very noticeable with a large bare patch. From what I have read she appears to be far too old for breeding. Could it just be a false pregnancy? or is there hope for her. Do I need to put any materials in the nesting box or feed her anything special. They have seed, millet and apple every day but won't eat any other fruit or vegetables. If she has a baby will she instinctively know how to feed it? Lots of questions and grateful for any answers.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 26, 2012 13:13:44 GMT
Hi everyone - my female budgie (Babe) is about 7 years old and has never mated until very recently with a young male (Cheeky) who I have had for about 2 years. She is hardly ever out the nesting box scrathing about and they mate regularly thoughout the day. Her opening has become very noticeable with a large bare patch. From what I have read she appears to be far too old for breeding. Could it just be a false pregnancy? or is there hope for her. Do I need to put any materials in the nesting box or feed her anything special. They have seed, millet and apple every day but won't eat any other fruit or vegetables. If she has a baby will she instinctively know how to feed it? Lots of questions and grateful for any answers. Yes she is a bit old but every bird is different. You will find out soon as it sounds that she is about to lay an egg.
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