Help?

[Birdlovesme]

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My two tiels just mated, but apprently its already heappened a few times...
What should i do?

 

[finchly]

Are you planning to let them have babies, or not?

 

[Birdlovesme]

Wasn't planning to, but im prepared if it comes to it, @finchly

 

[finchly]

OK so if you are planning to let them breed, give them a nest box. I actually don't breed my tiels because there are too many in my area already. Someone else will probably help you. @barry collins @Monica

I just needed to know which way you were leaning in order to answer your question.

 

[Birdlovesme]

I got them as a pair, not expecting them to mate, but since this happened, im okay with dedicating time towards it, they arent very tame, which the previous owner said they were. And theyre bonded aswell.
Just out of curiosity, i researched a bunch about breeding a couple months ago, plus read about common problems, and how to prevent them.
Wouldnt i need to seperate them after this?

 

[finchly]

You probably know more than me! Breeding Cockatiels, how to breed cockatiels, cockatiel breeding, causes of cockatiel infertility and failure to breed,
why cockatiels won't breed, how to candle eggs, nest box, nestbox, how to set up a cockatiel nestbox, what to use and put inside a nestbox, cockatiel nesting material and lining,
how eggs hatch, what to feed breeding
cockatiels parents, assisted hatches, addled eggs, reasons why cockatiels won't mate, breed or lay eggs.

I only breed finches, and I don't have to separate them; the male helps out.

 

[Donna turner]

You will need to separate them after their babies ween if you don't want anymore babies. Or you could take future eggs out and replace with fake ones

 

[Monica]

Just because they mate doesn't mean that there will be eggs.

Just because there are eggs doesn't mean that the eggs will be fertile.

Just because the eggs are fertile doesn't mean that the parents will make good parents.


If you are willing to allow it, and will encourage it, then it's recommended to find a good breeder and avian vet on hand in case of any emergencies, and if possible, learn from the breeder on how to hand feed should the need, or desire, arise. You would also need everything on hand to raise the chicks and be prepared to hand feed every 2 hours around the clock.