budgie_addict 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Member ID: 2,626 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 206 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,460 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 17/08/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 2, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Just been wondering, if in the budgie world, there are deadbeat Dads who don't feed their mate or chicks? And if that can happen, can the hen raise her babies as a single mum? Possbly a silly couple of questions but I am interested to know! I think I am spending too much time gazing at the aviary! Link to comment
*Nerwen* 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Member ID: 5,064 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 121 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,817 Content Per Day: 0.29 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 14/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 18, 2014 Birthday: 20/02/1982 Share Posted September 7, 2006 you can never spend too much time gazing into an aviary Yes there are budgie dad out there that don't do the best of jobs in feeding and such, but if need be the hen can care for a clutch alone. You can also get dad that continue with raising a clutch if a mother dies or is lost. It's best if the hen is doing more work than normal to keep her at one round not two. Link to comment
budgie_addict 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Member ID: 2,626 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 206 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,460 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 17/08/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 It's best if the hen is doing more work than normal to keep her at one round not two. By this you mean, just let the hen have on clutch, no more, I guess. My lady does not have this problem she has two males fussing over her most of the time! I think I will end up with an overweight hen and babes! Link to comment
*Nerwen* 0 Posted September 8, 2006 Member ID: 5,064 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 121 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,817 Content Per Day: 0.29 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 14/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 18, 2014 Birthday: 20/02/1982 Share Posted September 8, 2006 :(Laughing out loud): Yes I mean one clutch. Link to comment
Guest Shellball Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Just been wondering, if in the budgie world, there are deadbeat Dads who don't feed their mate or chicks? And if that can happen, can the hen raise her babies as a single mum? Possbly a silly couple of questions but I am interested to know! I think I am spending too much time gazing at the aviary! :ausb: Cool, I'm new to all of this bugie love stuff. I thought I was the only one who sits and gazes adoringly at my birds. Thanks for letting me know that it is a shared neurosis! :feedbirds: Shell Link to comment
budgie_addict 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Member ID: 2,626 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 27 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 206 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1,460 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 17/08/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 (Laughing out loud)! I have had my aviary for about 4 months now (had budgies for years though) and I can sit on my back verandah, with a coffee and just gaze! My kids are beginning to think I have lost the plot but the budgies are such busy little souls and funny characters that I find great relaxation and entertainment in watching them. :(Laughing out loud): Gee and I too, thought I was all alone!!! Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now