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Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:44 pm
by Sunbay
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!!
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:24 pm
by Colt
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?
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:20 pm
by Gráinne Barrett
Well done and congratulations!
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:29 pm
by Sally
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.
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:53 pm
by MiaCarter
Wowee!
I know how challenging they are to breed, so such a great feat!
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:30 pm
by Sunbay
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
Re: Purple Grenadiers - parent raised!
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:07 pm
by Colt
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.