i understand that heating is needed for hand rearing, and i am unable to get a heating pad, or anything like that.

i am not planning on hand rearing at the moment (though i might once i have got the hang of breeding on its own), but if somthing was to happen like a rejected chick, or somthing, would using a hot water bottle, be good enough, if not is there any other options.

i understand that heating is needed for hand rearing, and i am unable to get a heating pad, or anything like that.

i am not planning on hand rearing at the moment (though i might once i have got the hang of breeding on its own), but if somthing was to happen like a rejected chick, or somthing, would using a hot water bottle, be good enough, if not is there any other options.

If parents are in optimum health you wont need to hand rear. Parent raised is best.

Read my post in your first time breeding topic. You are getting ahead of yourself.

okay thanks. yes both parents are in good health. plus it just occured to me that if i do have a problem then a friend of my dad, breeds budgies proffesionally, so he would be able to help me out.

 

yes i am getting ahead of my self, its just that for about two years ive been wanting to breed and it is only now that i have the opportunity, as have recently got a job, and am able to pay for everything my self. but i have read your post that you mentioed and have taken all into acount. i also read a topic post (what ever it is called) about being prepared to breed, an i believe i am. i will try not to rush into things, and any help that any on can give will be muchly appretiated. thanks

 

 

Read my topic 'first absolute disaster breeding season'. Just to give you an idea of some of the downsides!

just because the parents are in 100% tip top shape doesn't mean nothing won't go wrong. I had a pair in perfect condition The mother Started plucking the babies because She wanted to start another clutch before they were even old enough to leave the nest

 

 

There is a home made brooder you can make I used it when I first started I did have a hard time keeping the heat correct though but you get 2 plastic totes With lids and a Heater for a fish tank - one you can adjust up to 85 Degrees F*

In the bottom tote you fill it with water and put the fish tank heater in it (mine is a long tube that had suction cups on them i used to keep it on the bottom of the tote) Then the 2nd tote is sat inside the 1st(with the heater and water) and you line it with Towels or nest material and paper towels (for easy cleaning) and the baby/ies go in it I put the lid over part of it going long ways from the back side to the front side, Then used a Towel or a Fleece blanket( I use the ones my kids have out grown) and covered it and used a Desk lamp with a 65 watt light bulb at the "open" end (meaning the end where just the towel/blanket covers it and not the lid.

 

 

 

There is a home made brooder you can make I used it when I first started I did have a hard time keeping the heat correct though but you get 2 plastic totes With lids and a Heater for a fish tank - one you can adjust up to 85 Degrees F*

In the bottom tote you fill it with water and put the fish tank heater in it (mine is a long tube that had suction cups on them i used to keep it on the bottom of the tote) Then the 2nd tote is sat inside the 1st(with the heater and water) and you line it with Towels or nest material and paper towels (for easy cleaning) and the baby/ies go in it I put the lid over part of it going long ways from the back side to the front side, Then used a Towel or a Fleece blanket( I use the ones my kids have out grown) and covered it and used a Desk lamp with a 65 watt light bulb at the "open" end (meaning the end where just the towel/blanket covers it and not the lid.

 

 

Excellent advice...maybe you can do a topic on this with photos ?