i have noticed for the last couple of days my mummy bird has got a big behind and has been in and out of nesting box(6week old budgies are out)today i was watching her she gets in and seems to be panting she`ll get out and open her wings abit just like they do if hot(so is she just hot or is she in labor?)she is not feeding the babies any more(dad is)so what do you think i know it is to soon for her to be having more baby`s

 

thanks

 

 

shell

actully she is late in starting another clutch most budgies will start laying again when the babies are around the 5-6 week mark, som every earlier.

 

does she seem in stress? Is this different then the last time she was laying? If yes then I would think a trip the vet may be in order.

nerwen i never knew she had egg last time i just looked in their one day their they were

 

no dosent seem to be stessed

 

so it could be possible for her to be laying again?

 

i have felt her behind it`s very soft(like fuffy)

 

thanks

 

shell

Uuuhhmm Well i'm not sure about the softness, I can't remember feeling Frekles behind, since I didn't want to freak her out that being her first time and all.

nerwen i never knew she had egg last time i just looked in their one day their they were

 

no dosent seem to be stessed

 

so it could be possible for her to be laying again?

 

i have felt her behind it`s very soft(like fuffy)

 

thanks

 

shell

 

 

Shell, If she has a soft and fluffy lump it sounds like she has a rupture and you shouldn't breed her..

How old is your hen? It happens in mostly older birds but have seen it in young ones too..

Take her of the nest and the lump will go away and watch her to see if she pases an egg.. She will slowly go back to normal... But don't breed her again..

 

 

Shell, If she has a soft and fluffy lump it sounds like she has a rupture and you shouldn't breed her..

How old is your hen? It happens in mostly older birds but have seen it in young ones too..

Take her of the nest and the lump will go away and watch her to see if she pases an egg.. She will slowly go back to normal... But don't breed her again..

 

hi lady

 

she is about 18months old when you say take of the nest she hasnt got a nest just a breeding box is what your saying take the breeding box away?ive been watching her she hasnt been panting again but is still opening her wings a bit it isint really hot here ive only seen bird do it when it hot

 

 

thanks

 

shell

Hi Shell, yes Lady is sugesting that you remove the breeding box. The hen has a problem and shouldn't be breed.

okay i have felt her again today she isint as softed today"i think i felt an egg"but didnt want to feel to much so should i leave nesting box in untill tomorrow?if she hasnt had an egg by then i will take her to vet YES do you agree?dose anyone know how long it takes to lay?

 

 

 

 

"jumping up and down"my mummy bird layed her egg last night she had me so scared!!!!

 

 

i have to ask should i take 6 week old budgies out they havent been back in the box but just asking if i should take them out!

 

 

thanks for all replys

 

 

shell

 

lookie lookie oh i`m so extied to see it cant you tell

 

 

 

 

shell

YAY! CONGRATULATIONS

 

I would leave the babies in, mine are still out in the aviary, and new chicks have hatched this week.

thanks lin will leave in for now!do you recommend when or if i should take them out

 

thanks

 

shell

Are they out in the aviary, or in a breeding cage Shell? If in the aviary, is there any reason to seperate? If in a breeding cage, wait until Dad has finished weaning them.

Are they out in the aviary, or in a breeding cage Shell? If in the aviary, is there any reason to seperate? If in a breeding cage, wait until Dad has finished weaning them.

 

 

lin i have them(2babies and mum and adopted dad in the one aviary)i think they are weaned i havent seen dad feed them for the last 2 days i could be wrong im not out to watch 24/7(i neally are) peaches seem to be feed him/her self but cream is still sooking when she see`s mum or dad but she is also eating too im only worried if leave them in may hurt babies when or if hatch!

 

thanks

 

 

shell

Only you will be able to tell how real a possibility that is. Mine are all in the aviary, and I've had no problems, but all birds are different! If your worried, take them out, sometimes your peace of mind is the most important thing. If they are weaned, they can be removed.

thanks lin i dont think they would be a thret at the moment but if i do i will take them out

 

 

shell

I'd leave them in unless they keep trying to return to the nest box. If they do, your hen will drive them out and it can get ugly if the babies don't get the hint. Otherwise, they should be fine.

 

Congrats on the new egg! After this second clutch has fledged I'd remove the nest box and give her a rest.

:nest: whoo whoo we have another egg 2 now!

Geez, mummy's gonna be exhausted after all that!

Geez, mummy's gonna be exhausted after all that!

 

 

oh belive me she is so am i i want her to stop i keep worrying about her

 

 

oh dose anyone how many she will have she had 4 last time will she have the same or more or less

 

i want her to stop now!

 

 

shell

i have a hen like yours she is sitting on 4 more eggs but the baby(is six weeks old now) is still in the box and she is fine with it at the moment but i am going to take her out tomorrow as she is eating by herself now and the eggs are going to hatch next week

my babies had no reason to stay in their box because mum wasnt feeding them dad was and he would feed them on top of the box

looking forward so seening some picture of babies when they hatch they are so ugly but so cute

 

shell

we have 3 eggs now she had 4 last time so i hopeing just one more and she`ll be finished!

 

 

 

shell