I have week old babies if I remove the dead ones will it upset the parents were they will reject them if i interupt the nest.
Or do I just leave them alone and let nature take its course but will the dead babies make the healther ones sick.
2007-01-03 10:47:20 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany J 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Yes it is best to remove the dead chicks.
But please dont remove the live ones or the mum and dad, as they might kill the babbies then in a bid to try to protect them
Just stick ya hand in while there eating or away from the babies and remove and dispose of them then leave mum to carry on, hopefully it wont bother her,
Just please dont remove the living ones not even for five minutes, or clean the box
2007-01-03 11:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by worldchampatpool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't just leave the dead babies in the nest because they'll start to rot, which definitely could make the other babies sick. Try to do it as quickly as possible so you don't upset the parents. Use something to grab them out so you don't leave your smell on the other babies. If possible, have someone else distract the parents while you grab the babies out. Sorry, I hope the other ones make it.
2007-01-03 10:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to remove the dead ones, the bacteria will make the healthier ones sick. If possible, I would move the parents and the other babies to a temporary container with a blanket over it, just so that they calm down and don't see. Make sure to wash out and thoroughly disinfect the cage.
2007-01-03 10:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finches can get upset very easy. The parents will probaley throw the dead ones out of the nest thereselves. Mine always has. Then you can remove them from the bottom of the cage.
2007-01-06 14:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, I dont think of so yet I used to have cockatiels and that they had infants the infants died and that i took them out of the cage and the mothers and dads didnt get upset. merely be conscious them for a whilst if then take the toddler out be careful to not touch the different ones THEYRE VERY comfortable !!!!to scrub the cage wait a million greater day and notice what occurs.
2016-10-19 10:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there dead they'll start to smel and rot. i sugest you get the perents into a nother cage with the healthy babys and then try to remove them. sorry that happened though must be tough
2007-01-03 11:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course just do it to prevent bacteria or something to spread get them out of there
2007-01-03 15:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by smillas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could call a pet store or a bird rescue and see if they have any ideas.
2007-01-03 10:51:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lil lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋