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Date Posted: 11:05:49 07/20/03 Sun
Author: verna
Subject: Re: How long does it take for cocketiel eggs to hatch?
In reply to: Luis 's message, "Re: How long does it take for cocketiel eggs to hatch?" on 06:37:11 06/13/02 Thu

>It takes about 21 days for the eggs to hatch. I've
>have 16 birds hatch in the last 2 years. Hatching is
>the easy part after two weeks you need to hand feed
>the birds! Wait until they open thier eyes completely
>DON'T RUSH! I use the science diet formula it works
>great, but I have to admit I only feed them durring
>the day and late evening. I can't see waking up at
>4:00am for thier night feeding, I do wake early as
>possible in order to feed the birds! Also you need an
>incubator, I use a small fish tank with paper bedding
>and a blanket warmer set to the lowest possible
>setting placed to onr side of the aquarium that way
>the birds kind of decide for themselves when they are
>warm enough. after about 2 weeks of feeding they grow
>feathers, that's when I start addinf small seeds. They
>will learn to peck on they're own, but tthe parent
>birds usually will instruct the birds. SLOWLY start
>reducing the formula and let them feed on thier own.
>Also be very attentive when introducing the birds into
>the general aviary, even the parents may see them as a
>threat (Remember they don't say PECKING ORDER without
>a reason!).
>Good Luck!@!

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