Aussie Finch Forum

I got home tonight and have seen the full nest of recently hatched young gouldians all laying on the aviary floor. I found that two were dead. The remaining three I could save and put them in a hospital cage just to keep them warm. will I be able to hand feed them.I think they are only about a day old.Any advice
Riyaad

First off how old are the parents?... Are there enough nests to go around? ie 2 to 3 nests per pair of birds...Is something disturbing them? although goulds dont mind nest inspections you do get the odd one that dosen't....as regards to young do u have any others you could put them under...

Is supplements and livefood if they need always topped up could be a reason for nest tossing

Parents are 3years old and have succesfully raised two clutches already.This was the only nest with young in. vettepilot_6 I think it could be the nest inspection because I did inspect it on Sunday.Riyaad

rpetersen wrote:Parents are 3years old and have succesfully raised two clutches already.This was the only nest with young in. vettepilot_6 I think it could be the nest inspection because I did inspect it on Sunday.Riyaad

Hmmm seems strange to toss them 2 days later... are there any other birds in with them that may have done it? as you should always have a minimum of 2 to3 nests per pair..

Yes, there is another pair in with them and a single fledgling. I have six nest in the aviary which i think is more than enough for the two pairs.

Riyaad