HI all,

Just an update. I took out the breeding box through the day, im still using it at night for the bubs to sleep in as they are in smaler cage I just dont have room for big container. I am using a tupperware container with some material to sit on through the day. The youngest refuses to stay in there, I didnt really think this was a problem and this morning took it out so that he had moe floor space. However after a couple of hours I put it back because even though he wont stay in it I think he still needs the security of it. Just his body language told me he did not feel secure. So im thinking if he really should be in he box or if its okay he is on the cage floor. He is picking at millet and I have put all seed on the floor plus ina dish and water to. But if you think he shopuld be in the box ill find something higher. I think also he is seeing the other two and dad all fluttering around up on the perches and he feels a bit left out.

The older two are really good. I caught the dad trying to mate with the eldest girl again yesterday but the situation seems to be in hand.

Im pretty sure I had two girls and a boy by the way.

But they are flying around the cage and picking and eating off dad so all in all considering my inexperience and there could be bigger conditions I think they are doing really well. (touch wood)

Ill give it another week then move them to their big cage.

Unrelated but cool anyway, As I mentione d before I only just got this pair before they started laying eggs. The cock was sociable - would listen to me talk ect, then slowly let me put my hand on the cage then my finger in the cage and he wouldnt fly off. Well last night he actually sat on my finger. I think he must have been tame at one stage perhaps and is enjoying the interaction. But I was most surprised and impressed. He doesnt try to bite or anything. Very cute.

Try using an Igloo ice cream container upside down or a large butter container .......