Red Crested 1st baby

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mrscibbo
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very happy only had them for a couple of months and 4 days ago seen my first red crested left nest, they have been raised on meal worms and maggots, i hsave read mixed reports on what to do, some say to wait 2 weeks and remove them, some say put cock in cage at day 8, some others let nature take its course, have noticed that there has been a new nest made dont know if hen has laid yet, as these buggers are very flighty, never seen my pair sit on nest once thats why i was amazed when i checked nest with mirror to find a baby, whats everyones suggestion i would hate to loose my youngster
thanx regards Marty
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west finch
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Good luck Marty ,Hope it all goes well !
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Well Done Marty Congrats :thumbup:
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arthur
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Keep us updated . .

The greater the pool of data on these birds, the easier it will be to get best management methods
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mrscibbo
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youngster still going well hen sitting on 3 eggs caught out cock bird today put in small cage in corridor against aviary will leave him there for a week till younster can eat on his own not that it will be easy to tell as they are so secretive thanx for replys
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E Orix
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I think they are a really interesting bird,they are so much like Tanagers but seed eaters.
After having so many eggs fail due to the heat I have a pair flat out feeding 3 feathering chicks.
I haven't had 3 fledge since I lost my good hen in the storm last year.
It seems a few people are breeding them this year which is great news,the more breeders the better for all.
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Myzomela
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Hi Marty,

Just be careful if you remove the youngster and place him in a holding cage in the birdroom.

Some breeders have struck problems with them. If you have to move him you may be better off moving him to another aviary.

I agree with EOrix they are unique- the only bunting-like bird we have if you don't include the yellowhammer.
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