Blue faced parrot finch

[Suerus]

I have ( did have! ) a pair of Blue faced parrot finch in a mixed aviary.
They were on eggs and going well but yesterday I found the male dead. ( no previous signs of illness and all other birds appear fine )
I am wondering whether I should give her a new partner immediately or wait and see if the eggs hatch and she raises the chicks on her own ( she is an experienced mother! ) What do you think??
Sue

[Mickp]

she should be ok on her own. giving her a new mate could cause her to lose interest in the clutch she has at present

[gomer]

I would not add a new partner.If the eggs arnt hatched,i dont like their chances.If i had something sitting i would consider putting a few eggs under that.

[Suerus]

The BFPFhen appears to have now abandoned the nest ( no hatchlings only eggs ) - looks like I had better go and buy her a new boyfriend!

[Page0044]

Hey thats no good, hope you fine a male soon for her

[Mickp]

thats a bummer Sue. hope you can find her a mate soon and that you have some success with the new pair