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Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 20:42
by cranberry
For the first time in 6 months, I noticed one of my Gouldian hens going in and out of nest boxes. Is this a good sign that she might be looking to breed soon or is she just snooping around?
Re: Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 21:24
by Mickp
normally the male goes first then calls/attracts the hen to have a look after.
only a couple of months until gouldians are due to moult so if she is going to breed would need to be soon
Re: Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 09:20
by Diane
I think my gouldians are moulting now there are feathers everywhere!
Re: Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 11:08
by Mickp
if they are moulting it shouldnt be long until it appears as though you have an aviary full of flying echidna's
Re: Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 11:13
by kevins
lol mick......mine are being different......some are moulting others not......
echidnas are very hairy under the spikes i believe.......thatd be something eh......hairy gouldians
Re: Gouldian hen visiting nest boxes
Posted: 15 Oct 2009, 20:41
by FINCHIE
In my experience unless Gouldians are thinking of breeding they dont snoop. I think of them as lazy eaters and sleepers, who after a while think hmmmm yeah may as well give this whole nest, egg, baby thing a go! Then they dont stop....
Good luck with them!
