When to try again?
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When to try again?
Iv just taken my eggs and my nest box out of my averie.
Does my hen need a break?
If so how long for?
Does my hen need a break?
If so how long for?
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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.
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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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!
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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