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yes my female parakeet is going in the box the male is also feeding the female how long does it normally take the female to start laying eggs after she starts going into the breeder box
Hi again, Virgie.
There is no set time. They will mate and lay eggs when/if they are satisfied with the nesting box, cage location, and all else is to their liking.
If this whole process is new to you, you have a whole lot to learn BEFORE you allow your birds to mate, lay eggs, and raise babies. Start with the following websites:
www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html
www.birdchannel.com
Come back with any additional questions.
Chrys
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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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
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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