Breeding Basics
Breeding Basics:
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They lay up to 8 eggs but on average 5 eggs.
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Incubation takes 3 weeks with the male and female taking turns to incubate.
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Make sure you have a good sized nest box measuring at least 12 by 12 inches.
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The nesting material: wood shavings or wood chips (some people use shredded paper, but i've found wood shavings is the best material if you've got an outside aviary).
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Make sure during the breeding season that you give them plenty of greens and have a mineral block up in their cage also i would advise putting egg food out for them as this gives them the vital minerals and vitamins for the development of the eggs.
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After two clutches of eggs it is best to block up the nest box (so the female can have some rest) for 2 weeks minimum.
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Block up the nest box during the winter as it is colder and the eggs are not likely to hatch.
Please let me know if i can improve on or add anything to this.
Thanks
HMC
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