Top Tips for Parrot Breeding and Successful Hatching!

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Part 1: Preparations for Parrot Breeding

Once a pair of parrots successfully mate, the next phase is to anticipate their breeding season. As the female parrot becomes fertile and ready to lay eggs, it's crucial for owners to ensure they are wellprepared for the breeding process. Here are the essential preparations to make:

1. Caging: If the current cage is too small, it's time to upgrade to a larger one to accommodate a breeding box. The breeding box should be chosen based on the size of the species, ideally a wooden, vertical box. Don't forget to include a perch at the entrance for easy access.

2. Diet: To stimulate breeding, provide the parrots with a diet rich in highprotein and highcalorie foods. Additionally, include a variety of vitamins and minerals to support their health.

3. Litter: Maintain a comfortable and stable temperature in the breeding box, as it's essential for successful hatching. Litter such as wood shavings, dry grass, or straw can be used to keep the eggs warm and prevent the chicks from getting cold. If these are not available, cotton or newspaper can serve as substitutes.

Part 2: Important Considerations for Parrot Breeders

1. During EggLaying: After mating, the female parrot will typically lay an egg every other day, with about 5 to 6 eggs in a clutch. Firsttime mothers may only lay 3 to 4 eggs. During this time, the owner should change the food and litter daily, being careful to avoid disturbing the birds and eggs. If the laying pattern seems irregular, check the female's vent area for egg binding. If necessary, assist her in removing the egg. The male will often enter the breeding box to feed the female, and sometimes he may assist in incubation, allowing her to leave to eat. After about a week of incubation, inspect the eggs to ensure they are fertilized. Use a flashlight to check for blood vessels inside the egg to confirm fertilization. Always wear gloves to prevent leaving any scent on the eggs, as the mother might abandon the nest or break the eggs if she detects an unfamiliar odor.

2. During Incubation: Chicks usually hatch in the order of the eggs laid. Once the first chick hatches, the mother will continue to incubate the remaining eggs while feeding the chick. During this stage, maintain the cage temperature between 28°C to 30°C and humidity at 60% to 70%. After the chicks hatch, increase the humidity slightly by placing a water bowl in the cage, allowing the parrots to regulate it themselves.

Tips from Oxygen Pet Doctor: Before the parrots start laying eggs, ensure they receive adequate calcium to prevent softshell eggs. Throughout the breeding period, maintain a continuous supply of food and water to prevent the birds from deserting the nest. After the chicks leave the nest, remove the breeding box immediately to prevent the parrots from becoming territorial and potentially harming themselves.

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