Thoughts On Using This For A Nest

[Kelly]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... atid=17997

I was interested because you can hand wash it

Thanks

[debbie276]

What type of bird would you be giving it to?

[DanteD716]

I wouldn't... Seems like it isnt sturdy enough to secure the nest in place. I feel eggs and babies could roll easily. Choose something more sturdy if possible

[Kelly]

debbie276

Finches

[Kelly]

DanteD716

Now that you mention that I think the hole would be too low for when they build a nest..I don't think they could get in and out easily..I'll keep looking

[delray]

Kelly yea i don't think that would work for nesting.. A regular hooded or canary nest is good!!

[Kelly]

I'll keep searching..I'd like to find something I can use over and over and be able to give it a good cleaning that's attractive also.


This was kind of cool
Milk Carton Nest Boxes (with flip top)http://www.efinch.com/milknest1.htm

[debbie276]

There are plastic nest boxes or there that are easy to clean. Only problem is I think they are all small and wouldn't be large enough for birds the size of say gouldians.
I agree with the others those aren't really made for nesting in and wouldn't be stable enough.
Good luck in your search

[Sheather]

I think it would be a very nice little nest, soft, comfortable, finches aren't picky.

[lovezebs]

Kelly

Hi Kelly.

I have used them for Societies, and actually had Gouldians lay eggs that went on to hatch, and were raised by the Societies.

These snuggy things come in a small and large, I used the large, and had an army of Socies in there.

If you're thinking of washing it after, think again. They are almost impossible to really get clean.

Something that I have used with success, are sturdy cardboard boxes (and I mean the thick cardboard, nothing flimsy) .

They are a one time use though.

[Kelly]

I think I'm gonna go with this one unless ya'll think it would be a bad choice..always open to suggestion!

Plastic Outside Canary Nest Box
Back door opens for easy clean up

http://www.lwopetshop.com/catalog/produ ... n5h3i8v195

[delray]

Kelly it doesn't seem like the most comfortable one, but that's just my opinion

[Kelly]

delray

Yeah those ridges now that you mention it..I don't know why they would have that..It's so hard trying to pick the perfect items for them.

[delray]

Kelly yeah it seems a little weird, I hope you find a good one..

I know you would like a cleanable one, but the canary nests are great, and are very cheap. My society finches are very comfortable in them.

[Kelly]

delray

I may just go with that. I would like to have some chicks sooner than later and like you said they are cheap so I can just get new ones.

Thank you much!