feathered rabbits

mickp · Post by **mickp** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:42 am

the birds went into the new aviary about 8 weeks ago now.
seems like they all love it, so far there is 1 newly fledged gouldian (were 2 in the nest but the parents wouldnt keep the 2nd, even after putting it back), the african firefinches have 2 bubs in their nest another week should see the little ones out & about, the charcoal zebras are onto their 2nd brood, 1st clutch was 1 male 2 females, the new clutch is only 2 bubs but as yet cant tell the sexes.
st helenas are sitting on 6 eggs, emblemas have 4 eggs.
the button quail have so far raised approx 14 young.

cant wait to add cordons and owls tothe aviary

Post by **Hilary** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:46 am

Wow - congrats! Sounds like they love the new digs. Any hints for the fire finches? I have a pair sitting right now, but since it's my first time with them I have no idea what to expect other than that they like their privacy. Easier to do in your aviary than my breeding cage, but you never know......

Post by **Sally** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:13 pm

Yes, I'd appreciate hints for the fire finches, too. My pair built an elaborate nest on top of a wicker canary nest. Then they started extending it out like a tunnel to the front. They made the tunnel so long, the whole thing fell over. When I cleaned it out, it looked like they used more feathers than any other nesting material, no wonder it collapsed. I checked the wreckage, but didn't find any eggs. I have my pair in a breeding cage, too. And congrats on all the babies!