Hello all,
We are the caretakers of a 19 year old female Eclectus named Pebbles.
Her mate Rocky, sadly passed away unexpectedly several months ago.
It was a heart wrenching discovery that we still haven't recovered from, nor understand.
They were bonded to each other and would breed each year from November to January. We could always see the signs and would add the breeding box and let them take over.
She has begun plucking her chest recently and I know she wants to be nesting. It is very sad to watch so I'm hoping for advice on whether we should bring the box and let her lay eggs and sit on them. The first eggs were often infertile so that would probably not be a problem.
If it would help her be happy then maybe we could, and then pull the box at the usual time?
This may not be the place to post this, but I'm new and just looking for help.
Thank you kindly and I look forward to being a part of this group.
Brian and Susie.
We are the caretakers of a 19 year old female Eclectus named Pebbles.
Her mate Rocky, sadly passed away unexpectedly several months ago.
It was a heart wrenching discovery that we still haven't recovered from, nor understand.
They were bonded to each other and would breed each year from November to January. We could always see the signs and would add the breeding box and let them take over.
She has begun plucking her chest recently and I know she wants to be nesting. It is very sad to watch so I'm hoping for advice on whether we should bring the box and let her lay eggs and sit on them. The first eggs were often infertile so that would probably not be a problem.
If it would help her be happy then maybe we could, and then pull the box at the usual time?
This may not be the place to post this, but I'm new and just looking for help.
Thank you kindly and I look forward to being a part of this group.
Brian and Susie.