Wow! brilliant! Thank you for all of the information it's very helpful!
Everyone seems to agree on budgies being great. Just have yet to speak to anyone who has had Bourke's and how they compare first hand.
Just looking for opinions on Bourke Parakeets and Budgies to try and make a decision. Have done a fair bit of reading but looking for first hand knowledge.
Can't seem to find many Bourke breeders in the UK where I live.
It is possible you may need more females. He may be overdoing it mating with two females.
I think it is recommended to keep 1 male to 3-4 females to avoid too many feathers being pulled during mating.
I could be wrong though. You may want to wait for someone more experienced to reply. But...
I don't think it would be the best option. From what I can gather if a cat or racoon can can get its paw in then it can kill them (yanking heads through). If it was covered in very small wire or hardware cloth then I guess it would be fine :)
Just my opinion though
Thanks for the link! Was a big help. Am going to go with this now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004QRO8LK/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_2?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addFiveStar&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
Will make sure to secure the underside and provide...
Thanks for the reply Weirdness! Good to see somebody else from the UK.
I am thinking if getting around 5-6 so just looking for something small scale. Have read the ground vs wire debates and think I would like to keep them on the ground.
Maybe a different designed ground hutch would be better?
Hello everybody.
I am looking at keeping Japanese Quail soon and found this feed at a local store. Looks like 20% protein but am sure I have seen members recommend a higher percentage on here. Would it be suitable...
Thanks Sethc I am in the UK. We have had a few cold winters lately and lots of snow so think you are right may be best to have a raised hutch. It would be easier for cleaning you are right.
Hopefully will pick up or build something soon can't wait to get started :)
Thank you for uploading the pictures! :)
They look brilliant and have a better idea about the design now. Still deciding whether I want a raised hutch or a ground based hutch.
May even consider making my own if I feel brave!