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Question
i just bought my budgies on Saturday this morning ( Wednesday) i saw an egg in the cage. I don't have a nest box, what should i do with this egg? what can i use as a substitute until i get one? Please respond assp.because she is not sitting on the egg.
Hi, Jenelle,
What are the sexes of your new birds? How old are your new birds? Whom did you purchase them from (pet store, breeder, etc.)? Have you seen your new birds mating?
Don't do anything with the egg until I respond to you after you send me the above information. Most birds don't start incubating their eggs until the second egg is laid so not to worry just yet!
Thanks.
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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