sushi
Moving in
- Joined
- 11/13/18
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Hi folks,
This is my first time posting on Avian Avenue and I chose to post my question on Breeders Boulevard because I believe it is a question most relevant to breeding. That being said, I am a relatively new parrot owner and I have no intention to breed my parrots. Long story short, I have a bonded pair (15mo female green-cheeked conure and 2yo male black-capped conure). The female has laid 5 eggs in the past two weeks (she lays an egg every 2.5 days) and I have boiled every single egg. When she is producing the eggs, she would come out and eat 3 to 4 times a day and each time she eats, she eats plenty. It almost seems like she knows she needs more calcium and protein that she eats a lot of eggshells and pellets. However, after she finished laying her clutch, she refuses to come out to eat or drink water. I know that the male regurgitates to her, but is it ok that she does not come out at all? She only comes out once a day to poop and refuses any water or food I bring to her beak... There is a small brood batch on her chest. Other than that, she sounds loud and moves fast.
Ever since I got my first parrot over a year ago, I have found so many helpful posts on Avian Avenue. It is heart-warming to see all the experienced and enthusiastic parrot owners offering advice and comfort. A big thank you to everyone who replies in advance!
This is my first time posting on Avian Avenue and I chose to post my question on Breeders Boulevard because I believe it is a question most relevant to breeding. That being said, I am a relatively new parrot owner and I have no intention to breed my parrots. Long story short, I have a bonded pair (15mo female green-cheeked conure and 2yo male black-capped conure). The female has laid 5 eggs in the past two weeks (she lays an egg every 2.5 days) and I have boiled every single egg. When she is producing the eggs, she would come out and eat 3 to 4 times a day and each time she eats, she eats plenty. It almost seems like she knows she needs more calcium and protein that she eats a lot of eggshells and pellets. However, after she finished laying her clutch, she refuses to come out to eat or drink water. I know that the male regurgitates to her, but is it ok that she does not come out at all? She only comes out once a day to poop and refuses any water or food I bring to her beak... There is a small brood batch on her chest. Other than that, she sounds loud and moves fast.
Ever since I got my first parrot over a year ago, I have found so many helpful posts on Avian Avenue. It is heart-warming to see all the experienced and enthusiastic parrot owners offering advice and comfort. A big thank you to everyone who replies in advance!