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Post by Scully on Feb 11, 2009 7:40:02 GMT
Obviously in the Uk ;D
Its too cold for my likeing at the moment, but i have Harvey and Darcy feeding, and petting each other, and they have done for a few weeks now.
So a few questions for you Budgie breeders...
what time could i expect Darcy to lay, is it still a bit early? Anytime now?I have a wooden box in the avairy, which they are thinking is a nest box, and will be fine to be one. They are showing all the interesed signs.
I ask ,as if i can i would like to bring them in doors before they start laying, as i could give them the extra food, and things they need easier.
How long does it take the chicks to hatch?
How many eggs could i expect with a first time hen?
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Post by Scully on Feb 11, 2009 9:58:50 GMT
OOPS! After all that, They beat me to it! found two weeny eggs this morning, so best bring em in from the cold ;D
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Post by Sal on Feb 11, 2009 11:36:44 GMT
YAY!!!!!!!! ;D
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Post by Liz on Feb 11, 2009 17:53:22 GMT
Congrats! Fingers crossed that all goes well... ;D The eggs will start hatching at around 18 days and then hatch in the order they were laid. As for how many, you've already got 2. It kind of depends on the hen. 4-6 is average, I guess. One of my hens lay 3 or 4 every time and another 6 or 7.  |
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Post by Scully on Feb 11, 2009 19:33:19 GMT
well, Scully did not do so well tonight I bought them in, and they now have a fresh nest box, but i broke the eggs  (dropped them) They are so lovey dovvey, its so sweet to see my big boy Harvey like that. Hes only had eyes for William untill now.  Well fingers crossed, i would like 3/4 more, Thats enough, but who knows she could be put off now. They also have had some oatmeal and egg food, with extra vits. I guess i best get some formula in and a syringe. Sal ..Remember when i hunted high and low for that spoon  and thanks Liz, 18 days is pretty quick! |
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Post by Sal on Feb 11, 2009 19:58:30 GMT
aawwww it shouldnt put them off, they will prob just start over ;D
LOL yes i remember!! Do you want me to send you one? I have 2 home made ones and can send you the spare - see what a sacrifice we make for our birds?? i even let jon butcher my teaspoons #norty#
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Post by Scully on Feb 11, 2009 20:16:33 GMT
will it be a bit big for baby budgies? i dont really know.. dont worry at the mo, but thanks for the offer ;D we spent along time driving around for that darn spoon ;D funny noone knew what we were on about |
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Post by Scully on Feb 12, 2009 14:17:49 GMT
OOOH they are still going in the nestbox!!! im getting excited...cant you tell  |
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Post by Liz on Feb 14, 2009 2:25:31 GMT
I envy you... so exciting! Are you planning on handraising if all goes well?
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Post by Scully on Feb 14, 2009 11:11:27 GMT
well we have one more egg, but there could be two by now. Trouble is shes not sitting on them, so i dont think its going to happen. I keep telling Harvey to give her some encouragement, but he just sits and looks at me ;D He is such a stunning blue budgie, im very proud of him. As for handraising, i will take it as it comes, if i need to step in i will, but ill leave it to them as much as i can. I will try and see if i can tame a couple as much as possible. As i have a home , if all goes well for one  |
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Post by Sal on Feb 17, 2009 0:41:23 GMT
hehe!!!! i wonder who that could be??  have my fingers, legs, arms, toes and eyes crossed that everything goes well!!! ;D |
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Post by Scully on Feb 17, 2009 8:22:37 GMT
Well no more eggs, and shes still not sitting
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Post by debra on Feb 18, 2009 23:29:59 GMT
She may not sit until she lays one or two more eggs. Don't give up hope just yet.
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