AboutRev. Dr. S.August Abbott Expertise Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides.
Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition
I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care.
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Experience Certified Avian Specialist.
For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.
Organizations 4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more
Publications Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.
Education/Credentials Doctorate, Ordained Minister
Question Hi. I have two cockatiels and four eggs. I have done a lot of research at this point and it seems to me that only one egg will hatch. It stated hatching yesterday. First I noticed the internal pip when i can hear it chirping and see it wiggling around. I left for about 3 or 4 hours and when I came home there were two holes in the egg. I could see into the egg a tiny bit, but there was no more chirping. Is this normal behavior for the chick to stop chirping during the actual hatching period? I have not heard any mroe chirps because when the mother sits on the egg it is very hard to hear. Do they sleep???
Answer It sounds like your clutch is "pipping". The parents should be helping in this process. Are they?
Is there still breathing going on in the egg? Movement?
They may still be ok - but you need to be prepared
It can take 24 hours or even up to 3 days to finish breaking out of the shell!
