I have a lot of young goudians in a large enclosure, and I recently observed something I didn't expect - an adolescent gouldian feeding a younger sibling from a newer clutch. Seriously... the adolescent is still in its green-gray juvenile plumage and there it was without a doubt - feesing a younger, begging sibling.
Instinct is a hell of a thing, eh?
Surprsing gouldian behavior
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Weew
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debbie276
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Re: Surprsing gouldian behavior
I've seen that many times in my aviaries. It's great to see the young taking care of the young, good learning tool for adulthood too. 
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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MiaCarter
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Re: Surprsing gouldian behavior
Isn't it incredible?
I've seen this a couple times as well and it's just so precious to watch!
As Sally mentioned, it's good training for parenthood too!
I've seen this a couple times as well and it's just so precious to watch!
As Sally mentioned, it's good training for parenthood too!
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
www.PetFinchFacts.com
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lovezebs
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Re: Surprsing gouldian behavior
Weew
I've seen it with Societies and Zebras, but so far not with Gouldians.
Has the youngster being fed completely weaned?
I've seen it with Societies and Zebras, but so far not with Gouldians.
Has the youngster being fed completely weaned?
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