Zebras as fosters?

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:50 pm

Is it possible for a pair of male Zebras to be successful as foster parents to eggs slipped into their nest?

Post by **Sally** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:10 am

I haven't tried it, but Zebras are supposed to be good fosters for some of the African finches. I did get a pair to try, but before I knew it, I had Zebra babies! End of experiment.

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:10 am

[quote="Sally"]I haven't tried it, but Zebras are supposed to be good fosters for some of the African finches. I did get a pair to try, but before I knew it, I had Zebra babies! End of experiment.[/quotte]

Sally, that is too funny!

Although I have had a pair of society finches to do the same thing to me.

Liz, are you thinking of trying this? I think it depends on the personality of the birds. I have a hen soceity and a cock (I think) lone silverbill that have been sitting on eggs together. They are those two strawberry eggs that I placed in there about ten days ago. I am going to check them this weekend and see if they were fertile. I have been wondering the same thing about them.......

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:23 am

Thanks for the info. It might be worth a shot. It's just a possibility at this time. There is a pair of male Zebs available right around the corner from me with a small but decent cage for $50 total. The cage is worth $60+ so I could either keep the Zebs or sell them off. The owner doesn't seem to realize they are both males but it's obvious when I looked at their beaks. I didn't say anything... I'd like him to come down just a tad in price but he hasn't budged yet.

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:54 am

: oh Liz......... do not buy zebras!!!!

williep · Post by **williep** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:52 pm

Liz I used my pair of zebras to foster a shaftail egg this season worked out great!! Not to sure if 2 males will do the job though, mine are a strong pair and great parents but I've never heard of male/male zebra fosters (unlike societies where this setup can work great).

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:02 pm

Thanks WillieP and all! I've decided to NOT get the Zebs. My flock is happy so I'll try to stick with passive birds for my finches.