Fertile eggs?
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I'm waiting for one of our breeders to check in.
Would you mind sharing your goals? Are you interested in breedng? I'm guessing not, since the eggs are broken... so just interested in knowing if your pair is mating successfully?
I used to have a "candling machine" that helped me determine status of canary eggs... I never tried to do it just by looking, with no backlight.
Would you mind sharing your goals? Are you interested in breedng? I'm guessing not, since the eggs are broken... so just interested in knowing if your pair is mating successfully?
I used to have a "candling machine" that helped me determine status of canary eggs... I never tried to do it just by looking, with no backlight.
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I have a pair of Indian ringnecks I'd like to breed. Last year they had 2 infertile clutches, or so I thought. To candle them they was clear after 10 days. These are some of their eggs from last year and I'm trying to figure out if they are indeed fertile and it's more a problem of her sitting on them or another problem.
Person who I got them from said they had breed before but you never know if True. I also got them early Feb so wasn't sure if it was because they was disturbed. So far she is sat on a clutch of 3 eggs but again 11days on they look clear when candling them again.
Trying to rule problems out but looking at photos online I'm not sure if they are classed as fertile as they look more like the fertile ones to me than not. Just looking for confirmation if I'm correct or not
I've seen the mating dance but then they disappear in their box. I've never seen them mating but think that's what they disappear to do. I've also seen him feeding her.
Person who I got them from said they had breed before but you never know if True. I also got them early Feb so wasn't sure if it was because they was disturbed. So far she is sat on a clutch of 3 eggs but again 11days on they look clear when candling them again.
Trying to rule problems out but looking at photos online I'm not sure if they are classed as fertile as they look more like the fertile ones to me than not. Just looking for confirmation if I'm correct or not
I've seen the mating dance but then they disappear in their box. I've never seen them mating but think that's what they disappear to do. I've also seen him feeding her.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhh, thank you. I bet that will help our breeders guide you.
Basic questions:
How old are theses Parrots?
When was the last time they had successfully provided eggs that had hatched.
The terms you should have hear from the seller was that they have been a success pair for at least five years.
Commonly, non-successful pairs are sold to unexacting newbies. Breeders rarely sell success Pairs!
How old are theses Parrots?
When was the last time they had successfully provided eggs that had hatched.
The terms you should have hear from the seller was that they have been a success pair for at least five years.
Commonly, non-successful pairs are sold to unexacting newbies. Breeders rarely sell success Pairs!
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Thanks for the reply.
We was told they was 4 and had breed the year before. The reason for selling was he was getting back into breeding african greys. Which he did show my partner and asked if he wanted one of them babies! He seemed very upfront but I'm not stupid and realise people lie. To be honest I felt sorry for them more than anything. They was in a tiny cage with one Pole and their box, not the greatest buy but we couldn't leave them like it.
Also not sure what had happened but she hates kids and will throw herself at the cage at mine to attack them, even when out and one comes to the door she will wait for them to enter! the former owner had kids.
It's the look of the yolk that's thrown me, if they are infertile then fine we have some duds but they look more on the fertile side when compared with the photo in which case is a different problem?
We was told they was 4 and had breed the year before. The reason for selling was he was getting back into breeding african greys. Which he did show my partner and asked if he wanted one of them babies! He seemed very upfront but I'm not stupid and realise people lie. To be honest I felt sorry for them more than anything. They was in a tiny cage with one Pole and their box, not the greatest buy but we couldn't leave them like it.
Also not sure what had happened but she hates kids and will throw herself at the cage at mine to attack them, even when out and one comes to the door she will wait for them to enter!
the former owner had kids.It's the look of the yolk that's thrown me, if they are infertile then fine we have some duds but they look more on the fertile side when compared with the photo in which case is a different problem?
I am not an expert with Breeding, but they are on the young side and likely only laid egg(s) last year. I would back away from Breeding (separate them) and take a crash course in learning the 'huge' amount of knowledge that you need to know before starting. Plus the purchase of all the equipment, etc...
If you have not, read back into Past Threads in the Breeders Forum!
The behavior could be driven by any number of things. Protecting her nest box being a big one. As stated, pull the box and drop the expectations way down for a couple of years. If you really want to Breed, learn, learn and learn more! If you can, go work for a quality Breeder for the next couple of years (free of charge).
If you have not, read back into Past Threads in the Breeders Forum!
The behavior could be driven by any number of things. Protecting her nest box being a big one. As stated, pull the box and drop the expectations way down for a couple of years. If you really want to Breed, learn, learn and learn more! If you can, go work for a quality Breeder for the next couple of years (free of charge).
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I have all the stuff and done lots and lots of reading/ speaking with people/ reading more, researching, changing diet and so on. I don't go into things half arsed and on a whim
I have thought of separating them but then feel bad as how long they have been together? Does that matter?
I have thought of separating them but then feel bad as how long they have been together? Does that matter?
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You don't have to put them in different rooms or anything to split them up. Side by side separate cages or a large cage with a divider in the center would be fine. You just don't want them to be able to mate. When you are there to supervise, you can also certainly let them out to hang out together but will also be there to stop any baby making.
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Thank you. I'm a bit soft and worry they will miss each other :25: I'll look into it and get another cage :
What is the best age for breeding then? I've read about the age they are now hope the bloke was true about their age but he def said they had chicks before.
If they are duds least they have a good home comparied to where they was!
What is the best age for breeding then? I've read about the age they are now
hope the bloke was true about their age but he def said they had chicks before.If they are duds least they have a good home comparied to where they was!
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