Should I allow another clutch for RFPF

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bob21358
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I live in Sydney and my Red face parrot finches have had two clutches in quick succession. First clutch had 3 fledglings. Second clutch has 3 chicks ready to fledge in about a week.

Already the male is chasing the female around the aviary. Female appears to be in good health.

It is now mid October so should I allow them one more clutch?
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I wouldn't....I would remove cock bird....Should add I would wait till a bit later....
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shox
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If the hen is not afirst year mother I would, weather conditions in sydney are good not stifling hot but a little humidity.
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Tiaris
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With weather warming from now on a 3rd clutch won't be a problem for them. I'd let them go for sure.
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arthur
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No problems with taking 3 clutches from Gouldians . . which the 'experts' tell us are parrot-finches . .

Though they go from hot weather into cold for their 'season'
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Let them bred.. If happy why stop them . They will stop themselves ..
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