I finally got my first batch of eggs only took like 2 months. 2 eggs so far started laying yesterday. I have a couple of questions, if somebody could please answer them I would be gratefull.

 

What temputure should it be for breeding?

 

What is the maximum time frame you should give a pair to start laying before you give up and try another?

 

Thank You

jared

okay I found the answer to my first question, can somebody please tell me what is the maximum time frame you should give a pair to start laying before you give up and try another?

Hi,

 

I think it is about 4 weeks

I wait 4 weeks, no longer. some wait longer but I like to give my birds a break.

okay I guess I didn't explain myslef correctly my fault. Heres my problem and question. I have 5 breeding cages each with 2 nest boxes why to I had to balance them out lol or they top over so I just added to. They live inside in my house in the bathroom with my washing machine and dishwasher they might get used about 2 times a week each. So its pretty quiet so far I have 2 pairs out of 5 start breeding, they have been in there since march. I am pretty sure they have all bonded as they are doing all the signs mostly.

 

What I would like to know is how long from once you pair up a pair you give them to breed before you mark it down as a fail and try them with different partners?

 

Thank You

Same answer for me. Four weeks.

 

Lets say I paired them up on april first. If it got to May 8-12th and their were no eggs. They would be split up. And either tried again in a few weeks or change pairs.

Budgies have better success when they can hear the sounds of aviary birds. Sometimes a room in the house can be too quiet for them to feel happy about breeding.

okay 4 weeks it is then well i will make it a even month then. I will try and pick ones out of the main cage that have bonded to increase success rate. But I will just give theses birds another month to try. By The Way about temp does 18-22C have to be that while they are trying to breed or just when eggs have hatched as it didn't say that in the FAQ.

that is a good idea.

You can try a few things to increase your chances. Before breeding. put cocks in one cage hens in another. Leave cages side by side for 2 weeks. This breaks all bonds and the birds are desperate for a mate. Then you choose pairs and put them in the breeding cages.

 

Or you could put them all in one cage, let them choose their own partners. Once bonded you can put them in seperate cages.

 

I do the first method and it works well for me.

Budgies have better success when they can hear the sounds of aviary birds. Sometimes a room in the house can be too quiet for them to feel happy about breeding.

 

YOU think if I get some bird songs on a cd or something that will increase the chances as well? As I have never heard of that being a problem with birds not hearing other birds so that dont breed. i have seen a few breeders where they have had these setups same as mine but in a shed outside instead of inside.

Edited May 6, 200916 yr by KAZ
edited for shortcut language which is not allowed

Budgies have better success when they can hear the sounds of aviary birds. Sometimes a room in the house can be too quiet for them to feel happy about breeding.

 

U think if I get some bird songs on a cd or something that will increase the chances as well? As I have never heard of that being a problem with birds not hearing other birds so that dont breed. i have seen a few breeders where they have had these setups same as mine but in a shed outside instead of inside.

A shed outside they will hear the other birds...less chance inside. Research some more and you will find aviary or flock sounds helps with breeding. Its not just me that says so.

If their are more than 2 pairs together then I see no problem..

Plenty of sound will be made by the other pairs.

My birds however are outside in a shed and they hear it all.

If their are more than 2 pairs together then I see no problem..

Plenty of sound will be made by the other pairs.

My birds however are outside in a shed and they hear it all.

 

well i got 5 pairs together all on top of each oother stacked to the ceiling that is. I have a sixth cage I am going to setup to I think.

they must talk to eachother and make a fair bit of sound.

they must talk to eachother and make a fair bit of sound.

 

yeah they do at times. i feel like getting a gun and blowing there heads off.

Edited April 26, 200916 yr by Dragonx