Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!

Sunbay · Post by **Sunbay** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:44 pm

Close-banded FIVE parent-raised Purple Grens yesterday.

Held my breath till the parents went back to feed, which they did right away.

Well done, PG mom and dad!!

Colt · Post by **Colt** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:24 pm

That's really fantastic news Lauren. I'm so glad to hear this species is doing well for you. Have you lined up prospective mates for these little ones yet?

Gráinne Barrett · Post by **Gráinne Barrett** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:20 pm

Well done and congratulations!

Post by **Sally** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:29 pm

This is fantastic news, congrats! I know of a breeder who used to have them in San Diego, and he finally got parent-raised after umpteen attempts. He had them in large outside flights/aviaries, so your accomplishment is even more impressive considering that they are raising in indoor flight cages.

MiaCarter · Post by **MiaCarter** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:53 pm

Wowee!
I know how challenging they are to breed, so such a great feat!

Sunbay · Post by **Sunbay** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:30 pm

Colt, I have other young, unrelated pairs of PG's. One pair is on eggs, again. (the pair that I have the hand-raised one from).

I "co-own" another pair with a friend- actually, the male just died, and the hen is raising 2 chicks on her own. Keeping fingers crossed for them.

So, hopefully, chicks from 3 unrelated pair, for now. Won't "count my chicks before they fledge", though

Lauren

Colt · Post by **Colt** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:07 pm

Bummer to hear about the male. But no kidding on not counting them until they fledge...lol

I really am so happy for you and this species.

FINCHforum

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