How to care for a budgerigar after laying eggs
0 Jan 25,2024
Cockatiels can lay 3-4 clutches of eggs a year, with an average of 4-6 eggs per clutch, and 12-24 eggs a year. The survival rate is almost 100%. Cockatiels are sexually mature at about 8 months and can participate in breeding. The breeding season is from August to December of that year. The egg production of cockatiels is closely related to their own physique and nutritional status.
Precautions for cockatiels after laying eggs:
1. After cockatiels lay eggs, they must not only keep warm, but also pay attention to ventilation, especially In summer, bacteria grow faster in summer.
2. Owners should not visit cockatiels often, because cockatiels will become very timid after laying eggs. Once frightened, they may give up hatching.
3. It is necessary to strengthen the nutrition of the cockatiel after laying eggs. Egg laying is a very hard work and will consume a lot of physical strength of the cockatiel. It is necessary to feed it more food with high protein content. Food adds nutrients.