re-pairing and moving gouldians mid season

[elferoz777]

I may need to move my goulds around due to some small reno s I will be doing. I have two questions for the gouldian experts.

1. Will moving them to new flights impact on their breeding? I am planning to do it after their young fledge from the first nest.

2. What would be the breeding outcome if I changed the pairings when I change the flights? Will they settle with new partners or will this kill the momentum?

I think I should be fine either way but would like to make an informed decision.

Thanks

Steve

[Craig52]

I may need to move my goulds around due to some small reno s I will be doing. I have two questions for the gouldian experts.

1. Will moving them to new flights impact on their breeding? I am planning to do it after their young fledge from the first nest.

2. What would be the breeding outcome if I changed the pairings when I change the flights? Will they settle with new partners or will this kill the momentum?

I think I should be fine either way but would like to make an informed decision.

Thanks

Steve

I can't see any problems except that their nest boxes will have to be in the same position as their old aviary or there might be aggression from the hens.

2 Other than the above,if a hen gouldian is going to breed it will accept any mate imo. Craig

[matcho]

I am not too sure Craig about this as I have tried to pair birds by having cocks and hens in seperate flights next to each other and then putting each pair I wanted into respective flights. Unfortunatley for me they had fallen for each other through the wire so in the end opened all flights and then the breeding season really began! I understand what you are saying but I have found that when the chicks fledge they nearly always go down straight again even before the chicks are weaned. Admittedly if one passes on new mates no doubt will be found, that is why I have more hens than cocks because the hens to me seem more fragile during the breeding season.

Anyhow Elferoz have a go, you may be pleasantly surprised!

My thoughts.

Ken

[finchbreeder]

It depends entirely on the birds. Some form very strong bonds and will not accept other partners while their previous partner is in hearing distance. Others when in the breeding mood will take on whoever is available. Bit like humans really. So give it a go, but for those that will not change be prepared to give in and let love have it's way.
LML