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Post by sarak on Aug 5, 2009 12:32:50 GMT -5
Snapped this pic this morning. Even after raising a LOT of birds over the years...I am still amazed how fast they grow. Sara K www.marpran.comAnnara Cockatiels  |
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Post by Talk About Tiels Admin on Aug 5, 2009 13:00:10 GMT -5
Awww..... How many clutches is that?
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Post by sarak on Aug 6, 2009 13:53:31 GMT -5
Four clutches. I actually had seventeen fertile eggs...so in a perfect world I would have had seventeen babies...which probably would have led to my head exploding...haha
Sara K
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Post by Kim on Aug 18, 2009 22:12:14 GMT -5
Wow, that is impressive. How long have you been raising cockatiels? We have 4 cockatiels in a large custom made cage. We were under the impression that we had 2 males and 2 females. One of the ones thought to be a male laid an egg. We removed her and the egg from the cage because she became aggressive towards the other birds. Also the male has been known to be an egg eater. She is now in her own cage with a breeding box and has 3 eggs. We are concerned and would like to make sure that this is the right thing to do as we don't want to put additional stress on the mother bird. She spends most of the day in the breeding box with the eggs. What advice can you offer to ensure the health of the hen and the clutch? We have read several books but they seem to contradict each other. Our primary concern to is to make sure that we have all the birds well being in mind. Any information that you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Kim
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Post by tametielsaviary on Aug 19, 2009 18:38:10 GMT -5
Sara,
Sherri here from TameTiels Aviary. Are those Dilutes and do any have my name on them? ;D
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Post by sarak on Aug 20, 2009 13:09:10 GMT -5
Hi Sherri Yeps, there are two emeralds in there. I just had them both sexed...the Em pearl is a cockbird...so he is going as a pet as he will be split cinnamon...that could be dicey. The emerald is a hen and she is staying here, already has a name: Jade. Parents should be going back to nest any day. I had no idea you were interested in the Emeralds (sorry, hate the term dilute...). If you are, Im sure we can work something out in a trade.  You reminded me I need to do pedigrees up for these birds. Next pairings Im going to make all splits to hopefully gain some size. email me privately if you'd like more info! SK |
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Post by jperkins on Aug 21, 2009 19:05:32 GMT -5
Great picture! I love the look the little one in the back right corner is giving! |
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Post by Talk About Tiels Admin on Aug 24, 2009 12:33:16 GMT -5
looks like she's smiling!
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Post by Sue A on Oct 14, 2009 10:57:28 GMT -5
How many times a year can you allow the same hen and cock to breed? I am trying to decide if I want to buy a cock and breed my hen. If I do it would be to get a baby that I can show.
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Post by Sue A on Oct 16, 2009 10:00:56 GMT -5
When I posted my question I forgot to say how beautiful the babies are. Can someone please answer my question about breeding or did I post in the wrong area. I am new so I need guidance please. I am thinking about getting a male so I need to know how many times you can breed safely. I am thinking 2 times a year.
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Post by Just Ask Jan! on Oct 16, 2009 18:06:18 GMT -5
According to my vet you can breed up to three times per year, but two times per year would be better if they have a large clutch. Make sure the pair has access to cuttlebone for calcium or calcium in the water. I like all of them. They are beautiful.
Jan
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Post by tametiels on Dec 6, 2010 22:16:15 GMT -5
Sara:
Just so you know, I am interested in the Emerald mutation and always looking for good visuals I can introduce to my Normals.
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