Hi Guys,
My Alex's bred last year for the first time. I lost the male halfway through, but the female ended up sitting on the eggs but they turned out to be infertile.
I got her a new male right way and they bonded immediately. In fact, he joined her in the box the same day.
Fast forward to this year and more eggs, but they didn't hatch. She then laid a second clutch within two weeks, and these too were infertile.
Should I allow them a third shot next year, or do I try and source a new female?
I am unsure how old both birds are, however, the male got his ring early this year, so guessing maybe around two years old. The female is either three or four. Oh and the male that I lost last year was four or five, in case that makes a difference to the above.
Thanks in advance!
My Alex's bred last year for the first time. I lost the male halfway through, but the female ended up sitting on the eggs but they turned out to be infertile.
I got her a new male right way and they bonded immediately. In fact, he joined her in the box the same day.
Fast forward to this year and more eggs, but they didn't hatch. She then laid a second clutch within two weeks, and these too were infertile.
Should I allow them a third shot next year, or do I try and source a new female?
I am unsure how old both birds are, however, the male got his ring early this year, so guessing maybe around two years old. The female is either three or four. Oh and the male that I lost last year was four or five, in case that makes a difference to the above.
Thanks in advance!
