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Constant egg smashing
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:16 pm
by tobyneilson
OK I have a pair of silverbills,not 100% if a M/F pair, but they built a nest in a wicker nest that is enclosed and deep with one entrance hole and a small peek hole.
They lay a egg every 4 day's or so but the very next day it is smashed in the nest.
Anyone get any suggestions?
Re: Constant egg smashing
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:20 pm
by tobyneilson
This is the type nest they are in
Re: Constant egg smashing
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:38 pm
by finchmix22
I don't really know anything about silverbills, but my first thought was, since you're not sure they're m/f pair, maybe they're two females and are in competition for the nest and smashing egg others eggs?? Otherwise, it doesn't really make sense to me. I am curious what others will say about this behavior. Let us know if you observe anything else.
Re: Constant egg smashing
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:55 am
by tobyneilson
Could be,thanks for that.