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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 11, 2013 11:36:53 GMT
I have a nest with 3 chicks in the aviary which is colony bred I have a platform under the nest box to stop chicks falling on the floor of the shed, but the oldest of the chicks ( 4weeks ) has been out of the box on the platform and just now he was on the floor of the shed, I have put him back in the nest box but was wondering could I put him in the nursery cage with the others even if the mum and dad of the other chicks are in there with theirs as I dont think he would be able to fly up off the floor at the moment
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 11, 2013 13:04:26 GMT
I have put 2 spare nest boxes on the floor and a little box incase he comes out again but will have some cover.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 12, 2013 0:37:42 GMT
Sorry, can't help you here, Julie. I haven't had this pleasure.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Aug 12, 2013 7:10:02 GMT
If he is unable to fly yet, the only place for him is with his parents.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 12, 2013 7:59:24 GMT
So is it best to leave him in the aviary with boxes on the floor . he`s fully feathered up but I am just thinking is he able to fly ?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Aug 13, 2013 7:22:43 GMT
Make sure there is plenty of food and water next to him.
At four week old, he should be able to fly. Keep an eye on him and if he does so, put him in nursery cage with other chicks.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 13, 2013 8:48:58 GMT
Ok thanks very much
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 13, 2013 13:29:41 GMT
This is a photo of baby on the little platform I fitted under the nest box - see how much like mum he/she is
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Post by ffiscool on Aug 13, 2013 13:32:56 GMT
too cute
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Post by mizloco on Aug 13, 2013 13:40:19 GMT
Oh so cute
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Post by OP on Aug 13, 2013 14:28:37 GMT
Wow, stunning is the word for me. They are very much alike in colour.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Aug 13, 2013 18:43:47 GMT
Well I put him /her in the nursery with the others and they were ontop of him and cornered him and he looked scared bless him, so I took him out . He is flying around and getting back in to the box when he feels like it and he found his way out to the flight again and got back in by himself and took himself back into the box . I am putting plenty of seed and millet on the platform for him and fresh foods. he seems to be doing ok should I just let him be ?.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Aug 14, 2013 10:08:02 GMT
Well I put him /her in the nursery with the others and they were ontop of him and cornered him and he looked scared bless him, so I took him out . He is flying around and getting back in to the box when he feels like it and he found his way out to the flight again and got back in by himself and took himself back into the box . I am putting plenty of seed and millet on the platform for him and fresh foods. he seems to be doing ok should I just let him be ?. Chick of this age have a big risk of dehydration when they leave the nest box. He should be fine there. Just make sure that he keeps eating and drinking. Such a cute little budgie you have there
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