Gouldian's second clutch

atarasi · Post by **atarasi** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:30 pm

My white breasted pair successfully raised one lonely chick. It fledged on June 11th. I left the nest box in thinking that if I didn't they might start their moult. They've laid a couple of eggs. So soon?!
Anyway, I've heard good and bad about leaving the young bird in with them. On one hand, the chick might learn good parenting skills from it's parents, but on the other hand, once the new chicks hatch, they might chase the older chick away, and if it sleeps in the nest box, the eggs would get soiled decreasing the chance of hatching. If I wait to see how it goes, and need to remove the chick, the disruption wouldn't be good either.
It's eating on it's own and rarely begs anymore. I know it's only been 10 days, but this chick seems to be ahead of everything. Oh what to do!

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:43 pm

If it's feeding itself ok...remove it so the adults can concentrate on the new brood....I would.
Paul.

atarasi · Post by **atarasi** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:17 pm

Thanks Paul, was hoping someone with tons of experience would chime in!
I'll remove it to the flight with the other gouldian juveniles.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:43 am

IF it's feeding ok.....make sure
Paul.