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Twice now my Societies have taken over the Zebra's nest. The first time I thought the Zebras just gave up. When they laid new eggs in another nest, I was quick to replace with fake eggs. There are fake eggs in both nests now. One nest is not enough for four Societies I guess LOL. Now they are in the Zeb's new nest. The female Zebra is making a ruckus but the male acts like he could care less. The female is just sitting on the perch right outside of the nest meeping and beeping while the Society doesnt move. Im about to remove all of the nests shortly so im not concerned, but just think its a bit rude on the Societies part.. LOL.

FinchGrinch

Hey John,

Didn't anyone on Forum mention, that Socies will take over any and every nest in the flight?

It doesn't matter what other birds are in there with the Societies, the minute there are eggs in the nest, the Socies will take it over and chase off the true parents, incubate and hatch the eggs, and raise the chicks

I kind of figured it was the norm, knowing that Societies are such good parents. I still think its rude.. LOL Poor little female Zebra, it almost sounded like she was crying with the little sounds she was making. Tonight all is well, she has her nest back. I guess she jumped in as soon as the Society flew out.

FinchGrinch

Yea, the parents tend to get upset, and the Socities just sit there

When the eggs hatch, those babies will be stuffed like mini turkeys, because all the Societies will be in there feeding them as well.

FinchGrinch

Because Societies breed in a community they have a "no egg stays uncovered" policy.

So when your zebras come off the eggs to eat or drink, their desire to take care of the eggs overwelms them. Then the parents come back and the society is looking at them like What did I do? you dont want your eggs to get cold do ya?

I find it amusing. I had societies that like to breed in separate nests. When eggs appear the two males take over the other's nest and swap, ticking off their females at the same time. The males think it's a noble act . The females not so much.