Jul 11, 2012 8:17:03 GMT
Donna Lee
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Post by Donna Lee on Oct 22, 2012 14:28:29 GMT
Forgive me if these are elsewhere and I've missed them, but I just wanted to make a thread to clarify a couple of things before I begin my adventure in breeding as I really don't want to make any mistakes! - First - Shavings for the nestboxes. I know that regular wood shavings (the type you'd use for a hamster or rabbit) are bad, right? So I will be trying to purchase something different. I've seen people use large wood shavings, shells, grit, some sort of fluffy bedding type material. I'm kind of confused on which is best. I'm going to be indoor breeding if that makes any difference. I would love to know where I can buy this too.
- I'm getting a little confused about hand rearing formula. Kaytee exact is bad, I hear from everywhere. I want to buy some hand rearing formula just in case and it probably needs to be bought online. What should I go for? I'm looking for a hand rearing spoon too - the ones I see on ebay are £20 each - this seems kind of crazy to me!
- I'll add some more if I remember, I'm sure there's more I wanted to know.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
Bird Junky
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Post by Bird Junky on Oct 22, 2012 21:57:27 GMT
Hi Most budgies will be quite happy with a handful of sawdust. As for the rearing food Leave it to the parents they will know more about it than you ever will... A good tip...... Taking advice from someone who earns a living selling bird stuff can be very expensive....B.J.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 22, 2012 22:38:18 GMT
- Hamster and Rabbit wood shavings are scented that's why it is advised to avoid it. But there is nothing wrong with it's type or shape. Any wood shaving is fine which is not scented. Of course there are good and better ones.
- Kaytee exact is bad, buy Zupreem. If you can't find any, try adding some vitamins and probiotics in Kaytee exact. Check my hand feeding thread.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 22, 2012 22:39:13 GMT
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 22, 2012 22:41:33 GMT
AS BJ said, letting parents raise the chicks is the best way. But of course every breeder should have hand feeding formula available all the time. It can save a chick's life when parents are not feeding him.
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Jul 11, 2012 8:17:03 GMT
Donna Lee
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Post by Donna Lee on Oct 23, 2012 15:35:54 GMT
*nods* Thanks guys! I'm not intending to hand rear unless in an emergency but I definitely want to have something on standby Thanks!!
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 23, 2012 19:08:59 GMT
That's excellent
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