How long before eggs come?

[LovebirdLover]

Hi so i had a male peachfaced for 2 years and he is tamed. I recently bought another peachface both lutino except one has a grey tail?? yesh so i just got them to like each other and now they kiss and stuff. how long before they mate??
I feed them seeds and fruits. and vegetables. mostly cucumbers

 

[LovebirdLover]

My lovebird also shreds paper and throws it in the water bowl??
help please

 

[weco]

Depending on how old the female is, they may get in on this year's breeding season that runs into June or they could produce chicks in the fall. If the hen is too young, they may not produce viable eggs until the third or later clutch.

If they do not have a nest box, they may not produce eggs.....

 

[LovebirdLover]

What are breeding seasons? They are kept in the garrage.
They have a nesting box and there is poop everywhere in it...

 

[weco]

Breeding seasons are periods of time when females can become pregnant. Most animals cannot become pregnant just whenever someone might want them to...so, a breeding season is that period of time when a hen will generate eggs that can be fertilized.....

Although your male is 2 years old, males that are too young may not be able to fertilize a hen's eggs and they will not produce any chicks, even though the hen lays them.....

 

[BillsBirds]

In the garage??? Where do you live? I hope it is warm enough for them, or not too hot. And they get enough attention. Make sure you are properly caring for them, or you won't have to be concerned about them breeding.

 

[HalfInsane]

Have either of the birds been DNA sexed? Birds of the same sex will often form pair bonds, and will even mount each other. Even if you have had the male DNA'd and confirmed to be male, you cannot assume the new lovebird is female based on their behavior towards each other alone.

Also, I have to share BillsBirds concerns over the garage. Garages don't tend to be well lit or have a consistent (or even suitable) temperate. Perhaps that is not the case with you, but it's generally best you keep birds in the house...

 

[LovebirdLover]

I live in northern Cali. Temperature warm. 65-80's now
And there is sunlight from 6:40am to about 6 or 7 pm.
That good?

 

[crimson]

I would be more concerned about mites, ticks, fleas, etc....any type of insect in general that can get into garages. Even mice and yes sometimes rats (depending on where you are located) can get in.
Extra precaution must be taken seriously if you intend on breeding these two, you should consider the environment in which you put your birds to ensure they are safe, warm, cool, depending on the temperatures.
You haven't mentioned if you put your vehicle in your garage, as fumes are a whole other issue, but I am assuming you don't.

 

[mistywaterwoman]

I would also worry about the other things in the garage... In my garage, we have a hot water heater (gas pilot) and a washer and dryer (also gas). And every insect known to man seems to be able to invade my garage. I know southern Louisiana has a far worse climate than California, especially for the insect population, but still. :/

 

[LovebirdLover]

Its safe i live in the newer houses. no rat problems ants etc.
there is poop all inside nestbox is this normal