Well I had to separate the one and only young
gouldian I have from it's parents.
The parents were chasing it away in the cage.
It's six weeks old and it has been out of the nest box for two weeks.
I have not seen the parents try to feed it since last Friday and it was refusing to take food from dad.
I wanted to leave it with mom and dad for a few more weeks
even though it is eating well on it's own.
The parents have other ideas, they want to be alone
and start nesting again.
Last night I saw that mom and dad were in the nest box
and the baby was out side.
I wish I had another young one to keep it company so
it wasn't alone in the cage.
Separation Anxiety
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BigBear0007
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Queen_Bee
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Re: Separation Anxiety
Poor wee thing. I'm sure his solitary confinement will only be temporary and you'll find a buddy for him soon.
Jacqui
4 chatty Zebras, 4 Societies,
2 Owl boys and 2 Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus (on some eggs)
and 6 Masked Grass Finches ... so far!
4 chatty Zebras, 4 Societies,
2 Owl boys and 2 Red Cheeked Cordon Bleus (on some eggs)
and 6 Masked Grass Finches ... so far!
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BigBear0007
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Re: Separation Anxiety
Better solitary than plucked.
It sure wants to get back with it's parents.
It sure wants to get back with it's parents.
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mnika
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Re: Separation Anxiety
Maybe the cage wasn't big enough for all three to get along comfortably?