I plan on purchasing two Zebra Finches in the near future. I'm considering getting two females, but I know that females can still lay eggs that are infertile, even if they are discouraged from doing so through the removal of a hutch or the absence of males. In the case that this happens, what should I do? Do I remove and discard the eggs immediately? After a certain time? Do I change the diet at all?
Any and all advise would be appreciated.
What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
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Re: What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
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I recommend that you let them sit for a little while before removing them so they don't immediately lay more. If they lay and sit for a few weeks it makes them feel like they have a purpose and makes them not want to lay more immediately which could be harmful to them. Hope this helps.
I recommend that you let them sit for a little while before removing them so they don't immediately lay more. If they lay and sit for a few weeks it makes them feel like they have a purpose and makes them not want to lay more immediately which could be harmful to them. Hope this helps.
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Re: What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
I usually just remove them straight away. As long as there’s no where comfortable to lay they shouldn’t lay too many. I imagine they would get tired of laying on the ground and eventually give up. Up to you if you let them sit or not.
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Re: What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
Amazon1610you might already be set on getting females but I’d just like to say two males would be better they make nests , sing and don’t lay eggs so there’s no chance of getting egg bound
Also because they don’t lay they don’t get agresskve with eachother I have two females in a cage and when they lay eggs they get agressive whereas when I’ve had two males they get along better
Also because they don’t lay they don’t get agresskve with eachother I have two females in a cage and when they lay eggs they get agressive whereas when I’ve had two males they get along better
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Java sparrows
Silver bills
java x beng hybrid
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dogs
Fish
Cocktiel
Doves
Hybrid cherry x Bengalese
Stars
Heck’s
Canary’s
My favourite is COCO my grey pearl society cock been here since the start my flock leader
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Re: What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
Males can get aggressive at each other too so I’d recommend getting two that are brothers.Fraza wrote: Amazon1610you might already be set on getting females but I’d just like to say two males would be better they make nests , sing and don’t lay eggs so there’s no chance of getting egg bound
Also because they don’t lay they don’t get agresskve with eachother I have two females in a cage and when they lay eggs they get agressive whereas when I’ve had two males they get along better
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Re: What Should I Do If a Zebra Lays An Infertile Egg?
Flight Feathers Yh I agree aswell brothers would be better but if you can’t fond a related pair then just eat two males instead of female
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Bengalese
zebras
Java sparrows
Silver bills
java x beng hybrid
PETS IVE HAD
dogs
Fish
Cocktiel
Doves
Hybrid cherry x Bengalese
Stars
Heck’s
Canary’s
My favourite is COCO my grey pearl society cock been here since the start my flock leader
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
https://m.youtube.com/results?q=fraser% ... de101&sm=3
Bengalese
zebras
Java sparrows
Silver bills
java x beng hybrid
PETS IVE HAD
dogs
Fish
Cocktiel
Doves
Hybrid cherry x Bengalese
Stars
Heck’s
Canary’s
My favourite is COCO my grey pearl society cock been here since the start my flock leader
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
https://m.youtube.com/results?q=fraser% ... de101&sm=3