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Sent to Pet Experts August 19 2007 at 6:53 PM
   

Parakeet just layed 3 eggs. At first she ignored and then began sitting on it a couple of days later. What is the gestation period. And what care is required?

 

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: parakeet

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Nothing. Allowing bird to handle the sitaution

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August 19 2007 at 8:07 PM (1 hour and 14 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         

Hi Patricia. You are doing the right thing in not bothering her or the eggs. I need to ask a couple questions so I can give you my best advice..

Where are her eggs? On the cage floor or in a box, or where?

Is the male sharing the duties with her or is she a lone bird?

If she is less than a year old, how many months is she? How old is the male?

This is going to be stressful on her health so please tell me all about her dailey diet and I'll also help you make sure she is getting all the nutrition she needs.

Thanks, Patricia

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August 19 2007 at 11:11 PM (3 hours and 3 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
We purchased three birds from Petco. They were just babies...not full grown and have grown since then. That was over a year ago.
We have purchased the recommended better food and they have millet,cuttle bone, gravel mats on floor, and every treat and toy we can think of. They are very happy and sing and chatter. As far as I can see she is the only bird tending the eggs. The eggs are in a little blue ponch hanging from the top of the cage. The poor thing is in that ponch almost all the time. Is she going to feed and take care of herself during this time? And what is the right amount of time to give her with the nesting vigil? Is there a point we need to intercede? Any help suggestions would be appreciated.
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August 20 2007 at 5:51 AM (6 hours and 40 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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