Two: male gouldian covering up eggs; 1 nestling won't fledg

[MAB1947]

Hi Everyone,

I don't know if I should post 2 topics, please pardon me if I should have. I have two pairs of Gouldian finches - both pairs are good parents. One pair has a "clutch" of one who refuses to leave the nest (this is day 23) and Mom has already laid 5 eggs in the nest.

A second pair - the cock is constantly covering the eggs up with nesting material. When i was sure to remove all material he tore up newspaper and used that - determined little guy.

Does anyone have any insight please.

Mary Ann

[lovezebs]

MAB1947

Reg. The little one who won't leave the nest. Just leave him in there, until he's ready to leave.
No worries, the parents will be sure to let him know, if they get sick of him

As to the male who keeps covering the eggs...lol.
He wants to have more fun before he becomes a full time Dad. He simply wants to mate again, the little Casanova.

If he keeps doing that, you might have to remove him from the cage, to give Mum a chance to sit on her eggs and hatch them.

Good luck.

[MAB1947]

Thank you!