Hi guys, Its, Dave here.. Well I know I am probally just rushing it but It seems like one of my three pairs should have mated by now. I have read that after three weeks together if still no eggs to seperate for a while then try again if in condition. I have been feeding good seed mix, egg food, nut & dried fruit mix, veggies, spray millet and cuttle bone & egg shells. I keep them lots of water. They have sturdy perches and Good nest boxes with concave bottoms. I even gave them a few toys. I have an air purifier in the room and plenty of sun light. They are in condition as the males have very dark blue ceres and the females crusty and dark brown(except the albino hen). I watch them occasionally and they are head bobbing and feeding and chasing each other. They have been inspecting their nest boxes through the hole but not going in. They are in a private room with lots of birds and my finches have already laid and hatched eggs since I put the budgies together. I really am stumped. If anyone can suggest somthing to get the ball rolling it would help. Thanks Dave

Hi Dave. If they are in breeding condition and exhibiting mate behaviour, as you mentioned, then I would leave them to it. Give them another month and if nothing happens, rest them for a couple of weeks and re-pair them (either with the same partners or change it around). Some are just really slow starters, especially if they are too young (they should be at least 12 months old).

 

 

Feathers.

Here a a good read from our FAQ section called my hen won't lay

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/faqs/i...d=39&artlang=en

I watch them occasionally and they are head bobbing and feeding and chasing each other. They have been inspecting their nest boxes through the hole but not going in.

This is the start of bonding/nesting behaviour from this point it can be another week or two before eggs appear.

 

females crusty and dark brown(except the albino hen)

are you sure you have a female albino? she should have a dark brown cere like the others when in breeding condition and a pale white/blue out of condition. If the cere is smooth pink then you have a male.

I know how you feel Dave. I just want babies too..... But I am learning to be patient VERY patient (Laughing out loud)...

 

Good Luck with everything,

females crusty and dark brown(except the albino hen)

are you sure you have a female albino? she should have a dark brown cere like the others when in breeding condition and a pale white/blue out of condition. If the cere is smooth pink then you have a male.

 

 

Nerwen may be right here...you may have a male albino