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Is is ok for the nesting zebras cage be moved every day?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:54 pm
by livinonaprayer
Ok, it's me again being a pest. I was confused before about the zebras not sitting in the nest at night but now I understand. Thanks for everyones' input.
But could this be a problem...my husband puts the cage by a sunny window in the morning and moves it back to a corner in the evening.
Is this a problem? Are they being confused by moving the cage every day? I just keep thinking that we're doing something wrong.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:05 pm
by chrischris
If they have a nest in the cage I wouldn't move it so much. Just pic a spot and stay there.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:28 pm
by L in Ontario
I would leave the cage in one spot for the breeding, incubation, fledging and weaning duration.
Better safe than to have them abandon and be sorry afterwards. JMO
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:09 pm
by livinonaprayer
chrischris wrote:If they have a nest in the cage I wouldn't move it so much. Just pic a spot and stay there.
L in Ontario wrote:I would leave the cage in one spot for the breeding, incubation, fledging and weaning duration.
Better safe than to have them abandon and be sorry afterwards. JMO
Point well taken. I want to do the right things, so I'm relying on the experts. Thanks.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:02 pm
by L in Ontario
livinonaprayer wrote:
Point well taken. I want to do the right things, so I'm relying on the experts. Thanks.
I'm no expert but I do have experience. I moved a Gouldian cage when they were sitting tight and they abandoned the clutch immediately. I don't think Zebs are so finicky... but it's still not worth it in my mind. It was a lesson learned the hard way for me.
Best wishes for the Zeb family!
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:35 am
by Fancie Flight
I agree I would not move the cage at all,