Gouldian eggs???
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Re: Gouldian eggs???
Gouldian update:
My foster societies are still sitting dutifully on the eggs from my yellow and blue gouldian pair. That pair has also laid four more eggs, so I left them in the nest to see if they'll actually sit. I don't have a good feeling about them though...
My other gouldian pair had been sitting on one lone egg, so I candled it today, and it's no good. I pulled it hoping maybe they'll lay more before winter.
My foster societies are still sitting dutifully on the eggs from my yellow and blue gouldian pair. That pair has also laid four more eggs, so I left them in the nest to see if they'll actually sit. I don't have a good feeling about them though...

My other gouldian pair had been sitting on one lone egg, so I candled it today, and it's no good. I pulled it hoping maybe they'll lay more before winter.
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**puts arm around you** C,mere. Welcome to the Goudians Won't Sit on Their Eggs Club.
One of two pairs wont sit either.
**puts arm around you** C,mere. Welcome to the Goudians Won't Sit on Their Eggs Club.

One of two pairs wont sit either.
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You're not going to believe it, because I don't either.....my yellow and blue pair are actually sitting on their eggs
I'm scared to even type it, because I'm afraid I'll jinx them, but I think they've finally figured it out. The male is still trying to sing to the female though, like he wants to breed again, but yesterday, they were both in the nest when I got home. If they hatch those eggs, it will be a Christmas miracle!
You're not going to believe it, because I don't either.....my yellow and blue pair are actually sitting on their eggs

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Re: Gouldian eggs???
Great news, best of luck!
Male gouldians never seem to stop singing whether they want to breed, are teaching young how to sing or are just enjoying singing.
Keep us posted
Male gouldians never seem to stop singing whether they want to breed, are teaching young how to sing or are just enjoying singing.

Keep us posted
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Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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I have some exciting news! I think the societies have successfully hatched the gouldian eggs from my blue and yellow pair...the nest is a throw away one, and it's really hard to remove from the cage without completely disturbing everything, so I can't check at this point. But I heard cute little chirps last night and this morning, and it looked like one of society hens was turning around to feed someone!
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Re: Gouldian eggs???
Great news!!
Most times it takes about 3 days before the chicks are loud enough for you to hear them.
best of luck
Most times it takes about 3 days before the chicks are loud enough for you to hear them.
best of luck
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Great news!
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Thanks everyone! The societies are doing a great job raising them so far




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Happy to hear that your Socies are living up to their Socie reputation.
How many Gouldi eggs went into the Society's nest?
Happy to hear that your Socies are living up to their Socie reputation.
How many Gouldi eggs went into the Society's nest?
~Elana~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
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Hi Elana!
I think I put four or five in the nest....it's been so long, I forgot. They're still doing great with feeding them
Hi Elana!
I think I put four or five in the nest....it's been so long, I forgot. They're still doing great with feeding them
