Hi, i have just about always had budgies around for as long as i can remember but have not breed them in quite a few years, had a pair who seemed to be very close so decided to let them have a go which a am happy to say was successful, but now all of this has led me to a problem i do not remember coming across last time i bred birds.

 

my two babies are looking really good the oldest has left the nest about 3 days ago and the youngest which is 4 days off 6 weeks old is just starting to go out but likes to go back in at night and through the day a little and is also still being fed by dad. Now heres the problem mum laid an egg this morning and i had planned to take the nest away as soon as little grey left the nest to let mum rest and make sure she doesnt overdo anything. so my question is basically can i take the nest away from little grey to stop mum laying or am i better off trying to find alternative livingarrangements for mum??

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by KAZ

Take the nest box away, she might lay an egg or two off the perch but she'll settle down

Take the nest box away, she might lay an egg or two off the perch but she'll settle down

 

yip i figured that from reading in other chats, but am still conce3rned about her baby little grey he is still very dependent on the box do i need to worry about him if i remove the box??

If he is six weeks old he doesn't really need it. You can out a cut down shoebox or icecream container in the bottom of the cage for him to sit in to give him some security while he adjusts.

If he is six weeks old he doesn't really need it. You can out a cut down shoebox or icecream container in the bottom of the cage for him to sit in to give him some security while he adjusts.

 

okay thank you thats an excellent idea ill try that. is it normal for them to start laying again so soon, i dont remember coming across it before and want to be prepared for next time i deside to breed??

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by KAZ
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They can start laying as early as when the chicks are four weeks

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by KAZ

They can statr laying as early as when the chicks are four weeks

 

lol oh okay hhhmmmm will definitely keep that inmind. Thank you for all your help

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by KAZ
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I have hens that do this too. I take away the eggs when layed and then remove the box when the babies are fledged