2 Zebras and 1 St. Helena waxbill

nvs_nme_671 · Post by **nvs_nme_671** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:52 am

I just recently received a Common waxbill (st.helena) for Christmas and purchased a partner for him, I know they were "Active" becuase of all the dancing a hiding in their nest. One morning I heard the Cock singing repetitively and I had found the Hen

dead on the floor of the cage. I was pretty hurt that Egg-binding could have been the case. I couldn't find another partner for "Neo" so instead I got a 3 ft flying pen and added a pair of Zebras. So for now they've (3) been bonding together and hopefully I could find a hen for "Neo"

jabo322 · Post by **jabo322** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:24 am

I'm sorry about your little hen, what a shame

. Hopefully you'll be able to find another one for Neo, but in the meantime it's good he's getting along with the zebras.

Post by **Hilary** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:15 pm

I'm so sorry about your hen. Don't feel bad - the little waxbills get eggbound SO easily, and even if you're watching them like a hawk you still may not catch it in time.

hilljack13 · Post by **hilljack13** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:10 pm

I'm sorry to hear your loss. Do you plan to find "Neo" another mate in the future? Sound like he is happy still.

nvs_nme_671 · Post by **nvs_nme_671** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:51 am

I'm awaiting a shipment of St.helena's to come in to this pet shop I go to, but they are taking quite awhile and I want Neo to have a mate now that I put him in a seperate cage, due to the fact that the male Zebra has been chasing him around for some "alone time" w/ his hen.