Emily15
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I own two Senegal Parrots named Senegal (very generic )and Whitney. I'm pretty sure that one is male, and the other female. I have based this on their different characteristics and tips that I've found online. However, I have also heard that the only way to really know the gender is through DNA testing.
Anyways, I've decided to make them a nesting box and see what happens. It's very hard to find all the information needed, because my only source of knowledge is online (my parents are missionaries in Burkina Faso, West Africa). If anyone,knows anythingabout this, please answer the questions below. It would be a HUGE help.
I've heard wood is the best option for making the nest. Is this true?
If so, what kind of wood and how thick should it be?
Do I need to put any supplies inside the box? If so, what? Or do I give my Senegals the supplies and they'll put them in the box the way they want. Keep in mind that I love to crochet, so I have plenty of yarn. I just need to know if yarn is OK for them, or not.
What need to be the dimensions of the box?
What shape should it be?
where should the doors be located? How big should those be?
Where in the cage should I put the nesting box? I have learned from experience that the higher I put a perch, the more my Senegals love it and the more time they spend on it. So does this mean the higher the better?
Also, if eggs are ever laid, does the room need to be a certain temperature?
Again, it would be a great help if anyone can answer some.....or all......of my questions! Thankyou in advance for anyone who responds.
P.S. sorry, I wrote this kinda quickly, so I may have run-ons and other mistakes.....sorry!!!!!
Anyways, I've decided to make them a nesting box and see what happens. It's very hard to find all the information needed, because my only source of knowledge is online (my parents are missionaries in Burkina Faso, West Africa). If anyone,knows anythingabout this, please answer the questions below. It would be a HUGE help.
I've heard wood is the best option for making the nest. Is this true?
If so, what kind of wood and how thick should it be?
Do I need to put any supplies inside the box? If so, what? Or do I give my Senegals the supplies and they'll put them in the box the way they want. Keep in mind that I love to crochet, so I have plenty of yarn. I just need to know if yarn is OK for them, or not.
What need to be the dimensions of the box?
What shape should it be?
where should the doors be located? How big should those be?
Where in the cage should I put the nesting box? I have learned from experience that the higher I put a perch, the more my Senegals love it and the more time they spend on it. So does this mean the higher the better?
Also, if eggs are ever laid, does the room need to be a certain temperature?
Again, it would be a great help if anyone can answer some.....or all......of my questions! Thankyou in advance for anyone who responds.
P.S. sorry, I wrote this kinda quickly, so I may have run-ons and other mistakes.....sorry!!!!!