A local breeder has advised that his 3 prs of Aberdeen's (Red headed) finches, >12 months old, have all laid 2 clutches each this year season. With such a good start to the season his birds have been unable to put a single chick on the perch, as all the eggs appear to be infertile. They are housed in small specialist aviaries with only one pair of birds per aviary. I have not seen the birds nor the aviary they are housed in.
Has anyone else had a similiar problem?
aberdeen infertility
- Tony
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I am watching with interest, as I am having similar issues.
Young birds, only pair in the small aviary, first two rounds clear.
Moved them to a large mixed aviary, even trimmed feathers from boths vent,
next two rounds also clear.
Tony
Young birds, only pair in the small aviary, first two rounds clear.
Moved them to a large mixed aviary, even trimmed feathers from boths vent,
next two rounds also clear.
Tony
- wagga
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I think these birds were sold to him as 12 month old birds (fully coloured) and have not been bred from before.arthur wrote:Did they breed at all last year, or are they first year birds?
Thanks guys as I will pass on this info.Craig52 wrote:Guys,if i remember right cut throats and aberdeens aren't sexually mature until they are at least 2 years old,give them another 12 months and see how they go. Craig
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