When to try again?

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xx_sheena_xx
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When to try again?

Post by xx_sheena_xx »

Iv just taken my eggs and my nest box out of my averie.
Does my hen need a break?
If so how long for?
Fah
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Post by Fah »

I might have missed another post of yours, but why are you removing the eggs and box from the aviary?
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Post by xx_sheena_xx »

both babies died in there eggs
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Post by Mjay »

I'm no expert,
i had a hen sitting on infertile eggs and was advised to take them out, now around a month later, she is sitting on 3 eggs so far,
hopefully someone can advise on any pro's or con's for this situation,
good luck regardless, i hope this time around i have better luck too
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Post by xx_sheena_xx »

all three eggs were fertile so i think im going to let her rest until mid-late october
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Post by Fah »

Well, there is no need to 'rest' her at all... I have had Indian Ringnecks pump out 5-6 young per cluch and double clutch at that, without problem... but one thing I have had experience from is they dont tend to go down again after a break.. they sorta go all or nothing during the months they have available, and im sure if you just take the box out... all you will do is put a guaranteed stop to this years breeding.

It really doesnt sound like your pair has been under pressure at all, I would take out the eggs, but leave the box there.
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Post by xx_sheena_xx »

oh, iv already taken the box out because i need to get them a new one because they just had a cockatiel box
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Post by TD »

Hi Sheena,

First attempt for mine resulted in infertile eggs. Admittedly I removed the nest box for about a week, to try and re-initiate the bonding process because I wasn't convinced they bonded properly.
It actually worked, they fell in love, were observed mating etc and are currently sitting on eggs again (I just hope they 'did it' properly!!)

Fah's advice, as always, is the way to go, but my situation was a little different than most!
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Post by Fah »

Smooth work TD :D
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Post by TD »

Glad you liked it mate!! :wink:
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Post by xx_sheena_xx »

this is the second time fertile eggs have died for me
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Post by bec »

it will get better
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Post by xx_sheena_xx »

i hope so. Its heartbreaking when something goes wrong
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