On video, my gouldian dad tosses his chick. Disturbing

[Babs _Owner]

wilkifam

Heres it is

", he bullies her out @ 8:04 and @ 8:11 you see dad pulling the chick out." He carries the chick straight into the camera and he dumps it."

[Babs _Owner]

debbie276

Dad was introduced and mom distressed ....she guarded so much I feel it was best to remove him and let her continue with her kids.

Not so much a disappointment. She is an excellent and dedicated hen.

He's a fertile male and fine "egg sitter". But these two were not meant to be.

Looking forward to seeing her kids fledge.

[debbie276]

Sorry it didn't work out. I'm sure you did the right thing.
Best of luck

[Babs _Owner]

debbie276

Thank you my dear friend.

[Babs _Owner]

debbie276

Easy has a new mate (Stormy) (her kids from this thread are weaned! yay!) Easy did a good job without her tossing mate.

I then placed her in the 5 foot adult cage and she was still in breeding mode and chose Storm right away. His last mate would NOT sit on eggs for two seasons. He was ready, attentive and anxious to have a new family. His mate was not. So after season two ( I dont think season 3 would be a good idea), Stormy's old mate was placed with another gouldian to be a part of an aviary ( I gave her away pretty much). Hopefully the free flight will help her.

I posted another thread about the gouldians to come. Easy and Stormy are a HIT! And I have a good feeling about these two. Very excited, as his SF Silver will really reveal what genes she may have hidden.

[debbie276]

That's great! Looking forward to the tale of Stormy and Easy.
Best of luck