Day 20 and out of the nest - questions.

HepburnShoeMee · Post by **HepburnShoeMee** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:54 pm

Very surprised to see one of three chicks out and about this morning. I am sure that the other two will soon follow - they seem a bit jealous that they are still in the nest. Also very surprised to see how protective momma is even when the chicks are bouncing around.

Question.
When can I remove the chicks and put them in a different cage?
Should I be putting their food sources closer to the ground? Doesn't seem that they have the flying down pat yet. Ha.

Thanks.

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:41 pm

I can't answer your question but just wanted to say what a nice picture of your little ones.

hilljack13 · Post by **hilljack13** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:40 pm

You dont want to remove the chicks until about 2 weeks minimum after they leave the nest. Make sure you observe them feeding themselfs. I put spray millet on the bottom of the cage in case one cant get off the ground.

lyderbug · Post by **lyderbug** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:42 pm

Sweet babies.

Unless someone says otherwise: when our society hatched we did not move the food source. she was clumsy and not well coordinated but mom and dad took care of feeding her.

You can put them in a new cage when the parents have weened them and they are eating on their own.

They're so sweet looking

williep · Post by **williep** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:14 am

Yip, 4 - 6 weeks after hatch date. I'm not going to repeat what has been said but they must eat and drink on their own for a couple of days before removing them.

Also bear in mind that if they are weaned and you remove them from the cage the odds are that the parents will start with a new clutch.

I normally remove the nest for a 2 weeks after weaning to allow them time to rest.

Fancie Flight · Post by **Fancie Flight** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:19 pm

CUTEEEEEEEEEE Baby very cute.