Charlie these old eyes are having a hard time reading your post because of the small size.
Charlie these old eyes are having a hard time reading your post because of the small size.
Thanks, Charlie! . I needed that!
Mare (04-15-2016), spiritbird (04-09-2016)
Fertile cockatiel eggs should hatch 18-21 days after the parents start laying on them. The dented egg had broke and I removed it so there are two left. Today is day 22 and I can't find any info on how much longer I should let the parents set, when to take them and how?..does anyone here know?
Chip and Jellybean have been so diligent in caring for these eggs, I know it's going to be heartbreaking when I have to remove them .
Aww Mare, I think it might be hard on you too. Don't stress, let nature take it's course. I'm sure they will have no problem in trying again~
Mare (04-16-2016)
Thank you for the response, Alice . The decision to ditch their eggs and nest box is a tough one. I know I can't just let them keep going. I suppose I was hoping someone had a manual for "how to"...how do you live with the guilt of being the person to dump the nest..
I could probably ask Tim to do it.. I'm so sad right now
Well if the eggs aren't fertile then your dumping empty shells . Maybe you can distract Chip and Jellybean so they don't see you do it?
Mare (04-16-2016)
Yeah.. Empathy is a rough one to live with, too..dang
Mare (04-16-2016)
You could go 30 days. They will keep mating if not separated for a while. It's not unusual for first time parents to miss. Big hug to you. Do you want them to try again?
Mare (04-16-2016)