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gouldian4
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hi does any body know how long eggs can be left unincubared. i have a pair of gould that have stop sitting on there eggs. they have been left for last night and 2day. i know have a heat lamp on the nest box. does any body know if its worth it or should i get rid of them thanks
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Pete Sara
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how often are you checking this nest....pete
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gouldian4
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ive checked it maby 4 times in just under 2 weeks. is that too much
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Im probably not the one to answer this question but I never look into nest boxes...I kinda figure leave well enough alone.
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
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I think it may be around 7 days from when each is laid.And then fertility in each one rapidly decreases.
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