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shaunh
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When the chicks have come out of the nest, how long would you leave it to remove the nest from the aviary?? i have Zebras
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Pretty darn quick with Zebs ...
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I'd not remove the nest either until you see them starting again, or otherwise about 1.5 weeks :)
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shaunh
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cheers thanx, yeah that is what im trying to prevent them going again. This clutch they had is 6 and dont want them to tire out to much after such a good effort with this lot, each chick is looking fantastic.
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Leave it in for a week or 2, as the young sometimes go back in and if you take them out more than not find them dead on the floor. i found 2 today as i have pulled boxes out but have 5 other pairs wanting to use the box. Just keep pulling any eggs out if you find any.
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If it is warm enough you can take the nests away as soon as they fledge.
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