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Nest Box

Post by BigBear0007 » Sat May 07, 2011 7:35 pm

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Just like to share with everyone.
This is the type of nest box I have always used for my gouldians.
Easy to clean plastic, comes apart with out a problem
and is very dark as goulds like.
Has two sliding doors, one clear and one dark.
A removable tray inside that ovaled, so they eggs don't move around.
Also in the back has venting for fresh air,
so the babies don't over heat.
Has anyone else tried it?

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Re: Nest Box

Post by lovemyfinch » Sat May 07, 2011 8:10 pm

I have looked at them before, but never tried one, might be worth a shot :D
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Re: Nest Box

Post by ac12 » Sat May 07, 2011 11:45 pm

I was going to order one, but then I could not figure how to put a nestcam on it, so I went with my milk carton nest box.
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Re: Nest Box

Post by debbie276 » Sun May 08, 2011 6:34 am

I've never seen them before, they sure look nice!
Why couldn't you put a nest cam out the side Gary? Especially if there is a clear door like the picture shows?
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Re: Nest Box

Post by CandoAviary » Sun May 08, 2011 11:27 am

I have these and love the viewing window....however. my birds always build the nest up so that I cannot see into the viewing window... all I see is coco fiber :wink:
These nest are great for some birds that donot like their nest messed with though. I can slide the one viewing end off and band the chicks and replace. The front of the nest and opening where the parents enter is not disturbed so the parents are none the wiser that the nest has been tampered with.... a must for flighty/abandoning species!
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Re: Nest Box

Post by CandoAviary » Sun May 08, 2011 12:42 pm

Here is what one pair of parrot finches did with this nest box...I scooted the nest out the back to band the chicks and then slid it back in without the parents noticing a twig out of place :wink:

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What the parents see from the entrance
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What the entrance looks like once I carefully slide the nest out of the box
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I open the back side and remove the chicks to band.
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I then mend the small hole I made and slide the nest back in the box. All went undetected...even after close inspection by the returning parents.
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Re: Nest Box

Post by BigBear0007 » Sun May 08, 2011 1:38 pm

Very nice Candice!
I didn't know parrot finches would use the box?
Now I'm thinking about trying it for my RCCB's?
What do you think?
Next breeding season maybe evan for the Cuban finches?

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