Fantasticmrsfox
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- Mar 25, 2013
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Hello,
I have recently become an accidental newbie breeder and have really been enjoying it. I need some advice, here's a bit of background:-
I originally had a pair of lovebirds. The hen laid eggs a few times, but none hatched. I have had these birds for 2 years now but I am unsure of their age. They were mature birds when I got them, that's all I know.
Around a month ago, much to my surprise, a little baby chick appeared in the nest! We named her Rexie (instinct is telling me it's a girl, but I haven't got a clue). Rexie's egg was the only one to hatch.
Since hatching, Rexie has done really well and she really has been a pleasure. The parents have been bringing her up faultlessly and she is lovely and tame, getting handled everyday.
I have put some extra perches in the cage and Rexie has been out and about for the last 3 days, but still spends a lot of time in the nest. She has today begun to feed herself, but the parents are still feeding her too. I have just been watching mum lovebird giving Rexie a little flying lesson inside the cage
So my dilemma is, do I have to separate the birds? I know if I do have to, it will be soon. The family appear to be doing well and I would love them to stay together. I have bought a massive cage to put them in (but haven't done it yet). I would be heartbroken if Rexie came to any harm, but I also don't want her to be lonely. What should I do????
I have recently become an accidental newbie breeder and have really been enjoying it. I need some advice, here's a bit of background:-
I originally had a pair of lovebirds. The hen laid eggs a few times, but none hatched. I have had these birds for 2 years now but I am unsure of their age. They were mature birds when I got them, that's all I know.
Around a month ago, much to my surprise, a little baby chick appeared in the nest! We named her Rexie (instinct is telling me it's a girl, but I haven't got a clue). Rexie's egg was the only one to hatch.
Since hatching, Rexie has done really well and she really has been a pleasure. The parents have been bringing her up faultlessly and she is lovely and tame, getting handled everyday.
I have put some extra perches in the cage and Rexie has been out and about for the last 3 days, but still spends a lot of time in the nest. She has today begun to feed herself, but the parents are still feeding her too. I have just been watching mum lovebird giving Rexie a little flying lesson inside the cage
So my dilemma is, do I have to separate the birds? I know if I do have to, it will be soon. The family appear to be doing well and I would love them to stay together. I have bought a massive cage to put them in (but haven't done it yet). I would be heartbroken if Rexie came to any harm, but I also don't want her to be lonely. What should I do????