09/03/2024
Frequently asked question.
My breeding pair is not breeding anymore. On questioning about the pair like are they your home bred birds, how long have you been having them.
The answer in some cases is that they purchased the pair, a week or so ago and that it laid and raised chicks. But did not breed again after that. Some say that they bought a confirmed breeding pair only after confirming that they were breeding pair by checking the nest box to confirm eggs or chicks in them. The seller retained the eggs or chicks and gave them the breeding pair.
I have been in this hobby for nearly 47 years now. I have also gone through similar situations in early stages of my hobby. Just give me one good reason as to why a seller will selling you his breeding pair and retaining the chicks, when it has to be another way around.
If a pair bred within week of purchase and never again. Then it means the female has mated with a fertile male before it was passed on to you. The present male is not the father of the clutch. Eggs and chicks in the nest do not mean that they are of the pair in the cage. They could be planted ones to convince a new hobbyist who is in a hurry to breed.
If your birds are having breeding issues that are not related to above situations. It could mean young birds, immature male, not compatible pair, both males or both females, Management issues etc.