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I have a few questions about breeding cockatiels!!

LeosMistress

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Q1: Sakura, my female layed her first egg just the other day, and Yoshi her mate kept going into the nest box and jumping on her and the eggs. I was afraid that he might damage the eggs,(they were rolling in all directions), so I took him out and separated him from the breeding cage. Was this the right thing to do?

Q2: Sakura, is pooping thick soupy droppings in large amounts. Is this normal?

Q3: Last question. I was told that cat saliva is deadly to birds, and cats should be nowhere near them. I have a cat, Leo, who doesn't bother my birds, in fact he used to sleep in the same room. Yoshi likes to sit at the bottom of his cage and "talk" to Leo. They are at eye level when they do this. Will Leo being that close harm Yoshi?
 
Q1- i dont think that it would be of any harm if you took him out...but you have to be really careful..cuz sometimes the mom doesnt take care of her baby...and sometimes...they throw them out of the box if they dont want them...so just make sure that the female is being attentive..and that her mate being away from her is not distracting her or anything like that....these things are just from experience

Q3- well i guess as long as your cat doesnt lick them..you dont have a problem...cuz my friend has a cat and two parakeets..and the parakeets are on the laundry room floor...same place the cat sleeps...and theyre still alive and happy....and the laundry room is small...again..just from experience..
hopefully ive been of some help....sorry i dont know the answer to Q2 :)
 
LeosMistress said:
Q1: Sakura, my female layed her first egg just the other day, and Yoshi her mate kept going into the nest box and jumping on her and the eggs. I was afraid that he might damage the eggs,(they were rolling in all directions), so I took him out and separated him from the breeding cage. Was this the right thing to do?
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Hard to say. First time breeders especially can be pretty fanatic about guarding their eggs, and any commotion or disturbance might make them anxious. That may have been all you witnessed, but the male might be especially "flighty". Do keep in mind though that the males take a "shift" in incubating the eggs (usually during the day) and also help feed babies, so if the female starts looking stressed out, you might need to put him back in.

LeosMistress said:
Q2: Sakura, is pooping thick soupy droppings in large amounts. Is this normal?
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Abnormal poop following egg-laying isn't uncommon. However, if she is acting sick, like sitting on the floor puffed up or not eating, you might want to take a sample in to your vet for a fecal.

LeosMistress said:
Q3: Last question. I was told that cat saliva is deadly to birds, and cats should be nowhere near them. I have a cat, Leo, who doesn't bother my birds, in fact he used to sleep in the same room. Yoshi likes to sit at the bottom of his cage and "talk" to Leo. They are at eye level when they do this. Will Leo being that close harm Yoshi?
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Cat saliva does have high bacteria concentrations, but I have not heard that it is "deadly" to birds. The stress of having a cat in the room might be making the birds unnecessarily nervous, though.

Good luck with everything. Let us know how they're doing or if you have any more questions.
 
Hi I am a cockatiel breeder and its ok if you took him away but just keep an eye out. as far as her pooping when cockatiels have big dropings it means they are going to lay another egg. finally dont worry about the cat thing old wives tale.
 
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