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Post by alexandra on Jan 8, 2007 11:06:43 GMT
hi
does anyone know when cockatiels have their breeding season? or do they breed whenever they want to any time of the year?
thanks
Alexandra
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Post by Berserka on Jan 8, 2007 11:45:17 GMT
Australian bird breeding season usually is August-December (Spring/Summer) although in warmer climates they will breed most of the time.
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Post by alexandra on Jan 8, 2007 20:55:04 GMT
hi thanks Karen. My cockatiels have been having a bit of fun very frequently recently!!! we are thinking of getting them a nest box, but still considering the idea as we want to make sure we will be able to find homes for the babies etc i'd love to see what their babies would look like as Jake is very handsome and Jess is so pretty! awwww  |
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Post by Berserka on Jan 10, 2007 13:48:54 GMT
If you do let them breed and decide to handraise the chicks (this will let them have a second round) I've heard that they make the best pets!
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Post by alexandra on Jan 11, 2007 11:39:21 GMT
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Post by Scully on Jan 11, 2007 18:09:14 GMT
oh my..how exciting. When my Kak started laying, she got more into motherhood after a couple of eggs  |
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Post by alexandra on Jan 11, 2007 18:37:30 GMT
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Post by alexandra on Jan 11, 2007 18:56:32 GMT
i have a few photos of them sitting on the egg already, i will post them under the cockatiel photo section |
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Post by alexandra on Jan 13, 2007 19:43:55 GMT
only 1 egg so far! ....................................................  i hope she does lay more, the first was last thurday 11th, should be one due today or tomorrow???  its her first egg ever so maybe she wont lay many... i guess? |
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Post by Berserka on Jan 14, 2007 10:24:28 GMT
Hard to say, it all depends on her. Even 1 to start with is good, it will give them the experience they need for next time.
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Post by alexandra on Jan 14, 2007 12:33:57 GMT
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Post by Scully on Jan 14, 2007 17:50:59 GMT
is that 3 now?? |
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Post by alexandra on Jan 14, 2007 19:48:17 GMT
2 eggs but who knows how many there will be? she looks like she has more in there, she bulges a bit at the rear!!!  |
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Post by deepalisnis on Jun 25, 2010 7:45:04 GMT
The information on this site about breeding cockatiels is a brief and basic overview of the subject and it's not meant to replace the recommendations of your avian vet. Breeding is strongly discouraged for those who work full time, for those who are full time students and for those who are new to the world of cockatiels. Female cockatiels are fertile up until 8-10 years of age and males are fertile up until 12-14 years of age. There are always exceptions and it's possible for a very healthy, well nourished bird, with a strong genetic tendency for breeding, to be fertile for even longer. Breeding cockatiels, even within these age ranges, can be a disappointing experience.
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