From what I have observed of Red-rumped Parrots, I would like to try them as foster birds, but at this time I don’t want to get involved with another bird species. My thought is that Red-rumped Parrots could be more stable and not as hyper as Ringnecks.
Looking forward to the up coming season, I have my eight pair of Cockatiels who are exceptional, proven birds and the four good pair of Ringnecks, ready for whatever happens Galah-egg-wise. In order
to save any fertile eggs taken from the Ringnecks, to make room for a Galah egg, I will foster Ringneck eggs under the Cockatiel pairs.
I do need to situate the nest boxes differently before the season starts so I can examine the eggs oftener and without disturbing the Galahs, as much as possible. I’ll need to figure out a method of constructing a sliding door to cover the nest box entry hole so I can look for the egg without getting bloodied fingers and disturbing the birds. I had too many close calls last year and a few “connects” that made me very unhappy.
All in all this last season was thrilling and exciting and I learned many valuable things about fostering eggs. Because I experienced some success with taking a chance on the foster birds, it gives me hope and excitement as I wait for the breeding season to get here.
You may reach Janet Nichols at this E mail address: hbirdc@att.net
Janet welcomes questions and is delighted to discuss any and all aspects of raising birds.
