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Encouraging Parakeets to nest?

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3/24/12 at 8:23pm
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I have two Rosey Bourke parakeets.  I was told they were a pair. (I plan to send away for a feather DNA test).  Assuming they are a pair, how do I get them to start nesting?  I haven't seen any egg laying sofar.  One bird (I think is the male) is flying a lot and the one I think is female sings/chirps a lot more and is much more vocal.  I have pine shavings on the floor and a 4 foot x 3 foot high cage for them, with multiple perches, parakeet food and water, with a calcuim stone too, hanging toys, etc.  They are in my basement with a window for light.  Perhaps it's not enough light?  If I need to add light, what type of light shall I use and should it be kept on at night?  I've always heard to cover their cage at night, but it's really dark with the lights out, so I haven't been doing that.

 

What do you think?  I was told they were about 6 mos old when I bought them (that was a year ago).  The breeder looked reputable, but you know how that goes...

 

Any advice?

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4/3/12 at 10:18pm

Do you have a nest box for them and proper light hours??? I once was a breeder of "Pet Birds" and this is the most common mistake.

 This site should help you on your way as Keets are easy to get to breed.

http://thesplendidbourkebirdblog.blogspot.com/p/building-nest-boxes.html

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