My sister thought she had three male cockatiels. But it's become pretty clear that the pearl baby that the pet store told her they thought was a boy months ago is actually a girl. Her grey male and pearl female have begun trying to nest everywhere; she said she caught them snuggled into a crock pot that was drying on the counter today.
I'll tell her to limit daylight hours, soft foods, rearrange the cage and prevent them from getting comfortable in any potential nesting place. She also wants to be prepared in case the female starts laying. It's best to freeze or boil eggs to prevent them from being viable- is that correct? For how long? If she does lay, supplement her diet with calcium and watch out for egg binding. Is there anything I'm forgetting? Any other suggestions or hints?
@Laurul Feather Cat @Monica
I'll tell her to limit daylight hours, soft foods, rearrange the cage and prevent them from getting comfortable in any potential nesting place. She also wants to be prepared in case the female starts laying. It's best to freeze or boil eggs to prevent them from being viable- is that correct? For how long? If she does lay, supplement her diet with calcium and watch out for egg binding. Is there anything I'm forgetting? Any other suggestions or hints?
@Laurul Feather Cat @Monica