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Post by skysmum on Feb 3, 2013 17:30:44 GMT
And i don't know if ive got what it takes this time round. For the last few days i have got the budgies used to hopping in and out of both cages in a bid to make it easier when i separate Ted and Inca for them to forge some kind of relationship. Yesterday they were both sat in the cage which i would like to use as the breeding cage so i closed the doors and separated them from the others. It was a very noisy affair yesterday with them calling for each other and Freddy (Teds sister and soul mate) just couldn't understand why she couldn't get to him. Today things have been very quite and Freddy is just sitting around looking a bit glum . Am i doing the right thing? and could i be doing it differently, will this cause too much stress to Freddy, should i take the pair into a different room, out of sight out of mind so to speak. This arrangement also means that i cant let any of them out for free time, i know i cant do this with the pair but he others are going without as well. Ted doesn't seem to phased by the arrangement but Inca is also trying to get to the others. Any advice on this would be appreciated. Last time i bred i just had the one pair and it all went without a hitch. The set up i have at the moment. The white cage is where Inca and Ted are.
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Post by Rachael Kellett on Feb 3, 2013 21:17:49 GMT
It is a tough one. When I bred my budgies last year it was easier for me because of the aviary. Are you planning on moving Ted and Inca to a separate room? Also you haven't had Inca very long have you? I always believe that its best to leave it a good few months after a budgie has joined your flock before breeding them. That way they will have settled in, be more used to your comings and goings, and you will have got them on the right diet to aid them in breeding. I'm not an expert in breeding in any way, shape or form, and I am not trying to put you off but I think it might be worthwhile leaving it a little while longer Also I'd suggest in investing in a larger cage for breeding, just think that Inca could lay upto 8 eggs! Both of my breeding pairs did although only 6 and 2 hatched. If you do go ahead just think that you could have 6 or seven babies bouncing around in that cage as well as mum and dad. x
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Post by skysmum on Feb 3, 2013 21:40:04 GMT
It is a tough one. When I bred my budgies last year it was easier for me because of the aviary. Are you planning on moving Ted and Inca to a separate room? Also you haven't had Inca very long have you? I always believe that its best to leave it a good few months after a budgie has joined your flock before breeding them. That way they will have settled in, be more used to your comings and goings, and you will have got them on the right diet to aid them in breeding. I'm not an expert in breeding in any way, shape or form, and I am not trying to put you off but I think it might be worthwhile leaving it a little while longer Also I'd suggest in investing in a larger cage for breeding, just think that Inca could lay upto 8 eggs! Both of my breeding pairs did although only 6 and 2 hatched. If you do go ahead just think that you could have 6 or seven babies bouncing around in that cage as well as mum and dad. x Im really just testing the water tbh, very early days, im just trying to see if they will get on, no box and Inca isn't in condition yet anyway, i have been giving extra calcium for the last three weeks and upping the goodies, its a very slowly thing at the moment. The first time i bred i had two and the second i had three which was perfect and the cage was of a similar size. Maybe i should re think and give them the black cage, this one i can also divide down the middle if needs must.It is early days with Inca, ive had her almost six weeks but im very aware that Ted is getting on now, i may have left it a bit late with him anyway. Thanks Rachael, its good to get other opinions, it helps .
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2013 22:41:32 GMT
I would use the black cage Skysmum and if you do move them to another room make sure they can still hear the others it helps with the breeding.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 4, 2013 0:50:08 GMT
I'm no help to you Skysmum, but I am sure you will do the right thing by all budgies.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 4, 2013 4:34:19 GMT
A bonded pair can keep the bond for some time by voice calls, even if they are separated.
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Post by skysmum on Feb 4, 2013 16:28:48 GMT
Thankyou for the feedback guy's. I have now put Inca and Ted in the large black cage and the others are fine in the white cage and i will still give Freddy, Fern and Jo free time out. They seem much more settled today and can still sit and chat at the wire. I will let you know if there are any development's although it could be a while before Inca come's into condition.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 5, 2013 0:59:27 GMT
Budgies are bit like some of us and don't take well to change - initially at least. Keep us updated on any progress, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Post by skysmum on Feb 5, 2013 15:03:29 GMT
Budgies are bit like some of us and don't take well to change - initially at least. Keep us updated on any progress, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Thanks Hezz, will do .
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Post by Rachael Kellett on Feb 7, 2013 18:22:04 GMT
It is a tough one. When I bred my budgies last year it was easier for me because of the aviary. Are you planning on moving Ted and Inca to a separate room? Also you haven't had Inca very long have you? I always believe that its best to leave it a good few months after a budgie has joined your flock before breeding them. That way they will have settled in, be more used to your comings and goings, and you will have got them on the right diet to aid them in breeding. I'm not an expert in breeding in any way, shape or form, and I am not trying to put you off but I think it might be worthwhile leaving it a little while longer Also I'd suggest in investing in a larger cage for breeding, just think that Inca could lay upto 8 eggs! Both of my breeding pairs did although only 6 and 2 hatched. If you do go ahead just think that you could have 6 or seven babies bouncing around in that cage as well as mum and dad. x Im really just testing the water tbh, very early days, im just trying to see if they will get on, no box and Inca isn't in condition yet anyway, i have been giving extra calcium for the last three weeks and upping the goodies, its a very slowly thing at the moment. The first time i bred i had two and the second i had three which was perfect and the cage was of a similar size. Maybe i should re think and give them the black cage, this one i can also divide down the middle if needs must.It is early days with Inca, ive had her almost six weeks but im very aware that Ted is getting on now, i may have left it a bit late with him anyway. Thanks Rachael, its good to get other opinions, it helps . How old is Ted? x
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Post by skysmum on Feb 10, 2013 17:54:01 GMT
Just a little update. Ted has only just turned 7 Rachael so im prob pushing my luck anyway. Ted and Inca have shown no interest in each other at all this past week, she isn't in condition anyway but i was hoping they would at least start to chat to each other but they have been practically ignoring each other. Today i actually witnessed Ted trying to feed Freddy through the bars of the cage which broke my heart . Their bond is too strong to break i feel. I have therefore called it a day on this pairing and opened up the cages again so that they can all reunite and have free range of both cages when not out. Ted and Freddy were beside themselves with joy at being re-united and Inca made a b-line for old Jo , it almost reads like a soap. I will look to getting a younger boy for Inca because she seems very much a spare part at the moment. So a close to this story for now, their welfare comes first .
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Post by mizloco on Feb 10, 2013 18:41:30 GMT
Sometimes true love has a different path...I am sure they will all be very happy now they're back together.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 11, 2013 0:35:51 GMT
Probably all for the best at this stage, Skysmum. Inca is very new to them all, and their dynamics take time to evolve, I have found.
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Post by skysmum on Feb 11, 2013 18:04:45 GMT
Probably all for the best at this stage, Skysmum. Inca is very new to them all, and their dynamics take time to evolve, I have found. It just goes to show that you can never stop learning about these little guys. Its been 13 years since i last bought a new bud into the fold and looking back George and Sky were together for about 18 months before the first of the ones i have now came along. Because they all accepted Inca from the start and all seem to get on well i naively thought things could have gone further, Another lesson learned on my part, .
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Post by nat on Feb 11, 2013 19:46:36 GMT
I've never had any success when trying to pick pairs for breeding lol :-) I have no idea how the exhibition breeders manage it! Mine are so fussy and only like who they like so I've just had to go along with that in the past ;-) I have now ended up with fathers feeding daughters, sons feeding mothers, brothers feeding sisters and a few boys that won't look at a hen....its pure Jeremy Kyle fodder! ( and now obviously no breeding going on as my bonded uninsestous pairs are now too old lol) Good luck in finding a nice boyfriend for Inca :-)
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