Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to this forum and I look forward to discussing the many budgie issues that may arise.

 

I have a question. I've purchased a breeding cabinet in the view of breeding budgies. How long should I leave the 2 budgies together beforel I introduce a nesting box?

 

Also should I add any other items to the breeding cabinet to encourage them?

 

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smilie

Hi kosmo there a few questions you should answer for yourself before you start to breed.

Are your birds old enough to breed ? over 1 year old!

And not to old for breeding?

Are they healthly for breeding?

Have you seen an avian vet to make sure?

Don't take this the wrong way I'm not trying to pick, just making sure you are awhere of the things you should know.

keep us posted.

Yes you might also want to see if they like each other (Laughing out loud)! Oh post some pictures too

Thanks Lady and Imotive. I used to have a bird aviery when I was a teenager. I used to breed budgies and really enjoyed the experience. Now I'm a little older, I want to share this enjoyable and fullfilling experience with my son.

 

I have not bought any birds as yet, I'm doing as much research as possible. I've purchased a breeding cabinet for the time being.

 

Thanks so much for the information you provided. I really love birds, I currently own a lovely cocketial called Gizmo.

 

kind regards

Thats nice! does your son like birds ?

Are you going to buy birds from a breeder or a pet store?

Good luck and keep us posted.

Hi kosmo, and welcome. I'm by no means an expert, but I think when the two birds begin courtship behaviors like mutual preening and feeding that would be when to introduce the nest box. To stimulate breeding, lengthen their available daylight hours to at least 12, make sure they have plenty of food, especially fresh veggies. I'm told eggfood is good too, I've not tried the crumbly kind before and just ordered some of that myself just for variety in their diet. The hen needs ready access to a calcium source, whether it is a cuttlebone or a calcium perch. I'd shy against putting supplements in the water as most birds won't drink the water if they think something odd is in it, either from color, taste, or smell. It's best if you can get them used to a good varied diet and give them a chance to build up vitamin and mineral stores in their bodies before allowing them to breed.

 

Hopefully your son with find as much joy in watching and caring for the birds as you did, and the hobby will have a new convert.