Scarlet cock with one foot.

[deegs]

Hi all,
Sorry that this is not a finch topic but know many of us do have the odd pair of Scarlets amongst our finches, so hope it's ok to ask for advice in this situation.
I was given a Scarlet cock with one foot yesterday and was wondering if he will be able to mate? I have heard that they sometimes have trouble due to not being able to balance too well on the hen. Thanks for any advice.
Deegs

[arthur]

Many of us have had experiences with one-legged birds successfully mating and producing young

I think he'll be fine . .

Keep us posted

[Tiaris]

Time will tell. I must admit that one-legged hens tend to be more successful than males.

[finchbreeder]

A flat surface can sometimes help. So if you can put a 30cm sq shelf somewhere near the box/log that might up the odds. Just as boxs are sometimes better for these guys than logs are.
LML

[deegs]

Good news here with the Scarlet pair, three healthy young in the box. Hope everyone else is having a good start to the season. Cheers, Deegs.

[matcho]

Well there you go Deegs.... where there is a will there is a way!

Good luck, happy to hear of the outcome.

Have had many one leggers, most do ok.

Ken.

[GouldianGuy]

Just proves that the male sex will do what it takes to procreate!