jodi
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Post by jodi on Dec 28, 2007 21:32:33 GMT
I am having a problem with my Gouldians. I was housing them in a large cage together (1 male and 2 females) but the females keep plucking the male, I then removed the male and then one of the females started plucking the other female. They are now seperated into 3 small cages. What is the possible reason that they are not getting along? I want them together to breed and to take up less space (1 cage verses 3 cages) LOL Any help will be much appriciated.
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Post by Berserka on Dec 29, 2007 5:19:23 GMT
Only thing I can think of is this hen wants to breed. They use feathers and other finch/canary nesting materials to line their chosen breeding spot. Was there a nest box in with them? If yes, was there a supply of nesting materials for her to use? Try a box and supply nesting materials and see what happens. Male with the plucking hen first. If she persists then I'd put the male in with the other female. I have 2 pairs and haven't noticed this behaviour - yet - as they haven't bred even though there is adequate boxes and materials.
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Post by Liz on Dec 29, 2007 5:25:12 GMT
I think I've read that finches do this to try and get some vitamin or mineral they are missing in their diet. I don't know much about the dietary needs of finches, but it might be something to look into. I know people who have had Gouldians and from what I've heard they're pretty persnickity about getting all their proper nutrition.
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jodi
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Post by jodi on Dec 29, 2007 5:46:52 GMT
thanks for the info!!! They did have nest boxes and nesting material. I will try adding vitamins to their food and see if that helps. Again thank you soooo much for the help.
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Post by judy on Dec 31, 2007 0:33:38 GMT
I had this happen with the female budgie. When she was ready to breed, she started plucking herself for nest material in her box. So I gave her some calcium in her water and also layered her box with shavings. She seemed fine after that. Also put in some calcium bells.
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Post by jodi on Jan 6, 2008 0:55:11 GMT
I have also added a cup where i put in baked egg shells for the calcium. The seem to enjoy the shells. LOL They are starting to molt so I'll wait until after they molt before I try to breed them again. You are all great!!!!!
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Post by judy on Jan 6, 2008 8:11:17 GMT
thats ok, glad we could help.
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Post by Liz on Jan 7, 2008 3:53:29 GMT
Hope things go better for you, and I'm glad if I helped!
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jodi
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Post by jodi on Jan 7, 2008 21:04:16 GMT
you most deffinately helped
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Post by sjanny01 on Feb 18, 2011 9:02:23 GMT
Glacial plucking exploits pre-existing fractures in the bedrock. This plays a key role in opening and creating new fractures but has only provided small segments of loose material. This is then followed by the entrainment of the loosened rock by the ice. During the process of entrainment, loose rock material is frozen onto the base of the glacier and incorporated into the glacial ice. It is significant when the bedrock is highly jointed, as this allows meltwater to penetrate. Plucking is also known as quarrying. last longer
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