TweeterKat
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Hi! Me again!
I have been reading quite abit about nesting boxes and am abit confused as to whether my pair should have one or not. I was told that they are about a year old and my female has been displaying very strong nesting behaviour (also doesn't help with her nipping issues!) Some sites say do not put one in if you dont want babies, others say its a good thing for rest. I also want to add that I found an egg on the bottom of the cage this morning!! I guess they are comfortable in their new home? (I have only had them for 5 days!)
I am uncomfortable with the idea of babies this soon after getting them - I am a newbie lovie mum afterall! So, what do I do to make them more comfortable? They currently perch on the top of their swing at night, so hoping a box would help with that too.... ???
And the previous owner said they didn't like fresh fruits/veggies, so everyday I have been putting something fresh in there and leaving it, hoping they might try it! Is this correct? (just put it in each day and wait for them to eventually give it a go?) I have a list of safe foodies for them and I stick to it. Any ideas of something that might eventually tempt them? And should I get a pellet diet instead of the seeds they came with??? Yikes! So much to ask! LOL
Sorry to pack so much into one post, but I am floundering abit here trying to give them an enriched life - I know they are smart little birds! They are currently enjoying the empty kleenix box I put in there to explore!
I have been reading quite abit about nesting boxes and am abit confused as to whether my pair should have one or not. I was told that they are about a year old and my female has been displaying very strong nesting behaviour (also doesn't help with her nipping issues!) Some sites say do not put one in if you dont want babies, others say its a good thing for rest. I also want to add that I found an egg on the bottom of the cage this morning!! I guess they are comfortable in their new home? (I have only had them for 5 days!)
I am uncomfortable with the idea of babies this soon after getting them - I am a newbie lovie mum afterall! So, what do I do to make them more comfortable? They currently perch on the top of their swing at night, so hoping a box would help with that too.... ???
And the previous owner said they didn't like fresh fruits/veggies, so everyday I have been putting something fresh in there and leaving it, hoping they might try it! Is this correct? (just put it in each day and wait for them to eventually give it a go?) I have a list of safe foodies for them and I stick to it. Any ideas of something that might eventually tempt them? And should I get a pellet diet instead of the seeds they came with??? Yikes! So much to ask! LOL
Sorry to pack so much into one post, but I am floundering abit here trying to give them an enriched life - I know they are smart little birds! They are currently enjoying the empty kleenix box I put in there to explore!