my ringneck has just laid eggs 2 last year she laid 3 but broke them her self what should i do to make sure she dose not do the same this time .
i have had them over 2 years now and would love for them to let the eggs hatch any help please
my ringneck just laid eggs
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Re: my ringneck just laid eggs
I'm not a breeder but I would like to check that she has access to calcium (perches, cuttlefish, etc.). Lacking calcium can cause the egg shells to be softer.
I'm sure a breeder will give you a better answer.
Ellie.
I'm sure a breeder will give you a better answer.
Ellie.
Re: my ringneck just laid eggs
yes im sure the hen did itmolossus wrote:are you sure the hen did this and not the cock ?
the diet question is good. what do you feed your birds?
how old are your birds?
they only eat parrot mix ,nuts,and alot of fruit.
there about 2 years old i think may be more i have them over a year now
Re: my ringneck just laid eggs
If I were you I would look at the nest box.
I.E : How deep is the box ? Are you providing the Female with a climbing post or is she jumping to get out of the nest ? (This could also hurt the young , "spread legs"
Is she skittish when you go near her ? (Flys into the box when you get near or flys out of the box when you get near)
Have you got enough nesting material inside the box ? The wooden box is hard and if she goes in she may push the eggs against the sides or the floor .
Hope this helps
Regards
Robert
I.E : How deep is the box ? Are you providing the Female with a climbing post or is she jumping to get out of the nest ? (This could also hurt the young , "spread legs"
Is she skittish when you go near her ? (Flys into the box when you get near or flys out of the box when you get near)
Have you got enough nesting material inside the box ? The wooden box is hard and if she goes in she may push the eggs against the sides or the floor .
Hope this helps
Regards
Robert