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hello Chris,
i have unfortunately lost my female lovebird leaving three chicks who are 15-22 days old, the male seems to be feeding them and i was wondering if he is likely to feed all three or if he will leave the youngest out of his care.
would it be advisable to pull the youngest for hand feeding or is it best to leave him to it?
the male is a dutch blue pied, and the chicks are, 1 lutino, 1 dutch blue pied, and the youngest is a dutch blue.
many many thanks.....................Darren
Hi, Darren. Thanks for posting!
I don't know...depends on the individual bird. However, it's your job to watch the youngest, as well as all the babies, to ensure they are being fed properly. This is a big job for this male, so I wouldn't be surprised if he had problems. You might want to help out and handfeed the babies once or twice a day just to help the male. Evidently, you aren't pulling these babies completely from the parent for handfeeding so they will be tame enough to handle (so you can sell or give them away if you don't want to keep them all).
What caused the loss of your female? If she passed away from illness, my concern is whether she may have passed any illness on to the babies and perhaps your male adult lovie. You might think about consulting with an avian veterinarian if this is the case or you could end up with a bunch of sick birds.
My website has information you'll be needing:
http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html
Come back with any questions.
Chrys
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| Comment | thanks hris. i think the female died of shock. the night before i lost her was bonfire night, lots of noise from fireworks may have scared her from the nest and i found her still alive but very cold the next morning, i really tried to do the best for her.. anyway, will take your advice on-board and help with the feedings, i am new to keeping birds in an aviary and thank you for your speedy reply | ||
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Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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