Breeding Journal 1
Hi guys today I will start blogging about my English Budgie Breeding Journal that I started to keep and record on January 24, 2012. (see video below). I set this pair of Budgies that are more than a year old on the morning of January 24, 2012.
My setup consists of;
1. Breeding Cage that is at least 24"X 16"X 16"
2. Cuttlebone
3. Vitamin Block
4. Iodine Drops in Water
5. Good Seed and Pellet diet
6. Conditioning Supplement (Kaytee or Petamine)
7. Sturdy Perches
8. A Nest Box for English Budgies
9. Water
10.Wood or Organic Bedding (no dyes)
11.Charcoal
12.UV Full Spectrum Light (if breeding indoor0
Prior to setting them up I conditioned the pair by providing them with a good balanced seed diet and a few drops of iodine in the water. I made sure that they had the conditioning supplement in their seed or pellets daily. I conditioned them for about 2 weeks. I first introduced the female to the breeding cage and let her get familiar with the surroundings. I then placed the male in a separate cage and placed it nest to the breeding cage. I let them see each other for about 4 hours and then I place the male in the breeding cage. At first they might not seem that they like each other but if they are in top shape the male will start to chase the female around. From my observation I learned that the male started to chase and feed the female after 3 hours of placing them together. He then began to stand near the nest box and tap its beak on the wooded entranced. This gets the females attention and begins to check out and acknowledge the nest box. ( see video journal below)
My setup consists of;
1. Breeding Cage that is at least 24"X 16"X 16"
2. Cuttlebone
3. Vitamin Block
4. Iodine Drops in Water
5. Good Seed and Pellet diet
6. Conditioning Supplement (Kaytee or Petamine)
7. Sturdy Perches
8. A Nest Box for English Budgies
9. Water
10.Wood or Organic Bedding (no dyes)
11.Charcoal
12.UV Full Spectrum Light (if breeding indoor0
Prior to setting them up I conditioned the pair by providing them with a good balanced seed diet and a few drops of iodine in the water. I made sure that they had the conditioning supplement in their seed or pellets daily. I conditioned them for about 2 weeks. I first introduced the female to the breeding cage and let her get familiar with the surroundings. I then placed the male in a separate cage and placed it nest to the breeding cage. I let them see each other for about 4 hours and then I place the male in the breeding cage. At first they might not seem that they like each other but if they are in top shape the male will start to chase the female around. From my observation I learned that the male started to chase and feed the female after 3 hours of placing them together. He then began to stand near the nest box and tap its beak on the wooded entranced. This gets the females attention and begins to check out and acknowledge the nest box. ( see video journal below)
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