Gouldian male ok but hides in nest box

[Kathyone]

Hi,

The last few days my Gouldian male finch (Clyde) has been hiding in a nest box. HIs female partner Bonnie, does not seem to go in their. Is he starting to make a nest for breeding or just making a home for himself in the cooler weather?

[BOF33]

Sometimes the cock birds are overly keen to go to nest. The hen may not be as advanced in breeding terms as him.

[vettepilot_6]

Is the hens beak black? if not she is not ready....

[matcho]

When she is ready she wiil go in, have a look and if it is to her liking things will happen. If it is not to her liking nothing will happen until the cock has a site she likes.

Simple.

Ken.

[Kathyone]

Thank you all for your advice. Yes her beak is kind of black, I thought it was just dirt stains - as was like it when I purchased her.

[Diane]

Seems like things need livening up a bit, I would swap things about. Move the box to a different location, add another box, cuttle fish, millet heads, change the perches around, anything to stimulate a bit of interest in their surroundings.
As they move around checking out their new layout it may set them off in breeding mode.