missylynn
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- Feb 23, 2011
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- Parrots
- 2 GCCs - Jinx & Bonsai
I've been researching and studying breeding and have just acquired 2 breeding pairs of GCCs. I've got them set up with their boxes and whatnot with the full spectrum lighting on a timer. I've read varying opinions on the length of time to set the timer for. Should I follow natural daylight around here of longer light in summer and shorter in winter or 12 light and 12 dark as you would with a pet?
Also, when do you experienced breeders typically pull for hand-feeding? I've read never before 3 weeks because of the added nutrients from the mother's crop, and typically between 4 and 5 weeks.... though the bands should be put on around 2 weeks. (Are the parents okay with that?? Seems like they'd be mad about you taking their babies and putting them back for more feeding. I worry they'd harm the chicks after such an episode.) What's your experience with pulling at varying ages? And there seems to be a disagreement about pulling all at once vs. pulling in twos. Does it just depend on the parents?
And if anyone has any tips or advice on any other part of the whole process, I'd love to hear it from someone with first hand experience!!
Also, when do you experienced breeders typically pull for hand-feeding? I've read never before 3 weeks because of the added nutrients from the mother's crop, and typically between 4 and 5 weeks.... though the bands should be put on around 2 weeks. (Are the parents okay with that?? Seems like they'd be mad about you taking their babies and putting them back for more feeding. I worry they'd harm the chicks after such an episode.) What's your experience with pulling at varying ages? And there seems to be a disagreement about pulling all at once vs. pulling in twos. Does it just depend on the parents?
And if anyone has any tips or advice on any other part of the whole process, I'd love to hear it from someone with first hand experience!!