Breeding Three gouldians

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Carpet Man
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Breeding Three gouldians

Post by Carpet Man » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:09 pm

Hi
Is it possible to breed two hen Gouldians with one cock gouldian in a treble breeder?? if so could you throw some advise my way??
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Re: Breeding Three gouldians

Post by debbie276 » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:35 pm

Possible but not advisable. Happened to me when I had a trio in a cage together while I searched for another male. Both hens went to nest and the male picked one to help. Meanwhile the lone hen had to raise the clutch herself. Not a good thing to do on a regular basis.
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Re: Breeding Three gouldians

Post by mathewsmom21 » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:52 pm

I definitely agree with Debbie. Additionally, when they are in breeding mode it is possible that two will pair up and be quite aggressive towards the third bird. Anything from feather plucking to death could be the result. Wishing you luck!

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Mother of two kids, 8 Green back Gouldians, 4 Yellow Back Gouldians, and 1 Blue Back Gouldian, 4 precious baby Gouldians, 2 Red Factor Canaries, 1 Cordon Blue finch (my singer), 3 societies, and one very hungry Lilac Point Siamese Cat.
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