I have 2 nests with 3 chicks each about 3 / 4 weeks old never cleaned the boxes as previously when i washed them the mother always killed the chicks and noow afraid to do so what shall i do? ...........

Why do you want to clean the nest? Is it full of droppings? Do you really need to wash it, or could you just remove the droppings?

If the parents have a history of abandoning the chicks when you interfer then don't do it. If it's really necessary then you should only empty out the poop, not wash or scrub the box. :grbud:

Do your babies look well? Are they developing well? eg... beaks, feet if so leave them a lone . It's not worth it if she may kill.

i did not clean the nests and everything went okay all i had to do is clean the baby feets from balls of dropings taht formed with thier toes

That's good! Any photos of the babies?

Oh thats good to hear about the babies.. Now you have to post pictures..

lastest news... Babies out of nest boxes but one already died and two still lazying inside. they are really nice. one of them , my prefered is all white with light sky blue chest and light lime touches on head and wings... photos still to come

can't wait to see photos.

Me neither budge!! Be quick Maltabudgie - Budgeover can be VERY impatient, but we wouldnt have her any other way

yes sure the prob is i am moving house and they are still at my old one !!!

all are out now and started flying sorry no photos yet