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My female Gouldian has had the black/grey beak for over two months now. Does anybody know how long they normally stay in the breeding mode before they get back to normal?

**On a Happy note---> It is Hubby's last day at work today so we will be officially retired tomorrow.

Does that mean my Finches are retired as well? I would think so since they can sleep in late now too....lol!

When they molt the breeding cycle is ended..


Chris

When you think about it, the average incubation time for finches is 2 weeks, then 3 weeks to fledging, so you are looking at 5 weeks per clutch. Three clutches could take up about 4 months. So they can stay in breeding mode for quite a while.

Thanks for the info....I though maybe that since my Gouldians weren't nesting that the female's beak would lighten up sooner.

Always something new to learn here!