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Posted by Melissa nesbit (206.11.112.251) on April 24, 2002 at 11:51:56:
> Dear Anthony,
>
> I read your information on starting a canary family. We have already had
> one clutch of babies that have hatched; the female has just begun laying her
> second clutch. These are our first birds, so I'm not quite sure what to
> expect. I've noticed a few things about the birds, but don't know what to
> do. I would appreciate your answers.
>
> 1. The male bird is still feeding the baby birds (2 of them), but at other
> times, he quite literally goes after them and tries to peck them or at least
> topple them from their perches. The baby birds keep a wary eye on him and
> usually fight back pretty well, but I don't know if I should be concerned
> about this? and separate the baby birds? or since they are not sustaining
> any injury, should I leave them in the cage longer? They are not yet eating
> on their own (they've been out of the nest 4 days as of Tuesday; although
> they do peck here and there), but the papa is still the main feeder.
>
> 2. When does one usually take the baby birds out of the parents' cage? Is
> there a time frame or schedule?
>
> 3. How do I get any of the birds, parents and babies, to eat the
> nesting/nestling food? It's so powdery; am I supposed to add water?
>
> 4. I do NOT want the birds to have a third clutch this year. When do I
> separate them? Then, does just the mother feed the babies? How does this
> work?
>
> I would really appreciate your answers or advice on these matters. They are
> so enjoyable and interesting; we love having them.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Melissa Nesbit jimnesbit@hotmail.com
>
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