Along with my weavers I got some pied diamonds (not heavy pied...actually most people would not call them that but the genes are there!)
They have build a large nest the size of a rock melon and it has a downwards sloping tunnel.
From what I understand this would be in preparation for breeding.
I have another pair that build roosting nests that have no tunnel and are half the size. From what I can see the birds just sleep there in the evening.
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the appearance of the nest based on what they are being used for?
I am hoping to have some eggs as this pair a quite defensive of their position and are always in the nest.
Diamond Sparrows: Difference with roosting & breeding nest?
- elferoz777
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Breeding Project 2020-2025.
agate mosaic canaries, agate yellow mosaic canaries, red zebs, self bengos and goldfinch mules.
agate mosaic canaries, agate yellow mosaic canaries, red zebs, self bengos and goldfinch mules.
- Finches2011
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Diamond Firetail breeding nests will always have a long entrance tunnel. You should not enable to see into the chamber.
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- wildbill
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big nest and the tunnel is the breeder - the other one most likely 2 boys lol. the breeder will be lined with feathers and plenty of them. the other nothing but grass -or my way anyway. both sexes cart feathers - only cocks display and cart grass but i did have one hen do this.
good idea not to touch the breeding nest. throw some feathers in and watch
good idea not to touch the breeding nest. throw some feathers in and watch