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Parakeet Breeding - Selecting the Best Cage For Your Birds
Parakeet breeding is a process that is best done by those who have a passion for birds and want to share it with the entire world. Parakeets breed very easily and will produce large numbers of chicks in a short period of time if cared for correctly. The most important factor in successful breeding is a proper nesting box. Without this, all other aspects such as diet, warmth, housing, perches, toys and water will be pointless.
Parakeets are very social birds and will bond with their owners long after the breeder has left. They will spend much of their time bonding with their humans and when they are let out of their cages they will roam around flirting with everyone and getting themselves into scrapes. That is why parakeets need to have a comfortable nesting area where they can lay eggs, nurse, and nurse for a prolonged period of time. If the parakeet is not properly provided with this, then the eggs laid by the parakeet may not hatch or the chicks may not survive.
Parakeet breeding birds needs careful planning and extreme attention to detail. Even the most experienced breeders need to do their homework before attempting to rear parakeets. All potential breeders should first research what type of parakeets will be suitable for them since different species of birds have different characteristics that make them suitable for different parakeet breeding birds.
If you have chosen to rear parakeets for sale then you must understand that they may even have some defects that could seriously endanger the lives of the chicks. For instance, a parakeet breeding couple may not have enough eggs to sustain their brood if they fail to use an incubator that has been built correctly. Also, some species of parakeets may even lay abnormal colored eggs that may look like normal blue, pink or even brown eggs but can still harm the chicks.
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Another important aspect of Parakeet breeding is that the birds need adequate and appropriate housing. Parakeets are very sociable birds and prefer to live in a group of two to ten birds. Housing your birds in proper parakeet cages will help them bond with each other and with you and this can help them stay healthy. Parakeets are quite active and require a lot of exercise to stay healthy. A cage that allows the bird's freedom to fly about will also help them to be happier and healthier.
When breeding parakeets, you must know about how they lay their eggs. While some species only produce one egg at a time, some birds will nest and lay several eggs during the breeding season. To start your parakeet breeding, you can choose to let your baby birds stay in a single cage. However, you should keep in mind that you should provide them with additional housing once they are ready to fledged.
If you are new to parakeet breeding, you may choose a large aviary for your birds. It will be ideal if the aviary has multiple levels for the parakeets to hide and rest at the bottom. You can introduce different kinds of parakeets in the same cage and mix up their moorings in order to create a very attractive overall look. You can place multiple layers of newspapers on the floor of the aviary in order to prevent your parakeets from jumping on to the eggs.
Once your parakeets have grown old enough to breed, you can switch their housing to nesting boxes. nesting boxes should be placed in an area where the parakeets will feel comfortable and safe. You can introduce different kinds of toys and perches in the nesting box in order to ensure that your birds remain interested in their environment.
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