Trixie Cockatiel Breeding Nesting Bird Avery - Cage Box Large

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Watch out for signs of distress, such as excessive agitation or aggression, unusual vocalizations, or abandoned eggs. To get rid of mites, throw out the old bedding, sprinkle a small handful of Sevin 5% dust insect killer all over the bottom of the nestbox, then put 2-3" of fresh bedding in and fluff it up to mix a little of the dust into the bedding. There are two primary types of nestbox: one that is designed to hang on the outside of the cage, and one that is designed to hang inside the cage.

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It also provides an area where males can easily mount the females, which is important for successful breeding. They will do this more than once, as the loud pecking sound will also act as a signal that this box is theirs for the season.Wood is a good choice because cockatiels will chew on the entrance to customize it to their specifications. Whatever hanging method you use, always try to eliminate potential hazards to the birds (like getting poked by a pointy screw end or getting tangled in rope). Hatching takes about three weeks, but she will lay eggs for about a week before she is ready to incubate them. The “inside” type is most appropriate for walk-in aviaries, and the holes for hanging the nestbox are on the back side. Being underweight may indicate that your bird has a disease or that one bird is guarding the food dish and preventing the other from eating.

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Cockatiels who have never bred before may not be ready to take on the responsibility of parenting and may abandon the nest and eggs or neglect the chicks. If you’ve had or have birds nesting in your bird box, you’ll want to take action to stop it happening again.You can place the pair into their enclosure a few weeks before you provide a nest box so they can get to know each other and to get into sync for breeding.

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A regular perch placed across the front side of the nest close to the door is a better way to make it easy for the birds to get in and out.Cockatiels are cavity nesters and will seek a hollowed out chamber in a tree trunk or limb in which to set up home.