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Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:59 pm
by aaqua85
I have a pair of rc cordon bleu that I rescued 6 weeks ago. They looked dull and were very blah in Thier activities. Since I got them and gave them proper care they are vibrant and spunky now. However the oddest thing is happening. The males head is suddenly plucked? Only the female is in with him too. Any suggestions? Is she getting broody or are they suddenly unhappy?
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:35 pm
by Sally
She must be plucking him, if they are by themselves in a cage. She may be getting broody, and if there aren't any nesting materials or nests in the cage, they will improvise! The improved nutrition can trigger breeding mode.
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:27 pm
by aaqua85
That's what I suspected. They have a nest and I've seen them peeking. What is Thier preferred nest type and string/twine of choice?
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:41 pm
by DanteD716
Try coco fiber
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:43 pm
by aaqua85
Where do I get that? Online?
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:46 pm
by DanteD716
Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:47 pm
by DanteD716
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Re: Cordon bleu getting plucked
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:06 pm
by aaqua85
Well I ordered the fibers and trasferred them to a larger cage. Hopfully they get busy!