GypUK Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 I've got a young bird thats about 3 weeks old. The parents have laid two more eggs in another neast box and are sitting. But i don't know what to do, they are still feeding the young bird but for how long will they? with the set up i have the young bird can't get to the floor to eat very easily, should i take it out> How old do the start to fly? If i put it on the floor will it fly back to it's nest? Sorry for all the questions but i'm a bit stuck. Thanks (i've now got five birds.! here comes VAN Gyp.!!)
REDCHEQHEN Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Put some food in a pot in the nest box so that the youngster can help himself - the youngster should be pecking at around 22 days old
OLDYELLOW Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 they'll be fine cock will feed ybs but they may fall out been on there side , ybs should be feeding themselves after 21 days put a galley pot in for them they'll soon learn once feathered up beneath the wings there be ready for moving and they'll fly when there ready
GypUK Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks, do you think i should take the nest bowl from under the ybs, it's covered in muck. What sort of age do they fly?
Simeon Turner Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Everything loooks fine mate - leave the nest bowl just keep the box clean has you have been doing. The youngster looks a picture of health and the cock will continue to feed the youngster until you part it.
OLDYELLOW Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 you can give it a clean nest about a 6 weeks old they should be able to reach a perch some are quicker than others
mark proctor Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 what are they? ferrals or fantail,s ???? :B :B :B :B
Guest Owen Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Give it a pot of food to encourage it to eat. There is no problem that I can see. Nature will take it's course and the parents will do all that is needed.
GypUK Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 what are they? ferrals or fantail,s ???? :B :B :B :B Rollers, about 12 footers
Guest Freebird Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 what are they? ferrals or fantail,s ???? :B :B :B :B Look like Birmingham rollers to me! A fantail usually has a - FAN TAIL - cheeky chops(happy)
peterpau Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Mate they look a picture as long as they have food and water nature will take care. The young 'un will be out of the nest soon enough. All good advice but really your only concern is where are you gonna keep 'em all. ;D ;D ;D ;D
little sam Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 what are they? ferrals or fantail,s ???? :B :B :B :B If he got em off you Ferrals ;D ;D
greenlands Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 That trick with the water and grits good (pic 3)how do you stop it running out,i bet the pigeon has to hang on tight
mark proctor Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 If he got em off you Ferrals ;D ;D nice one sambo...you little sh**...dont for get sam i bred your young birds so if mine are ferrals yours are m8... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
little sam Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 nice one sambo...you little sh**...dont for get sam i bred your young birds so if mine are ferrals yours are m8... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Culled when they gpt here, Just used the rings :P :P
Guest gladdo Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 well done mate all looks well ...i gave a bird away just like that bird sitting today to try keep lad in area out of trouble and i got a call tonight saying the lad has just been locked up and his ma s house raided ...i tried to help but there s only so much you can do .... mikey
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