If this is true, then why do you think it is? Is it because you pull their babies and so they lose trust? Or??? what do you think the reasoning behind it is. Also, if you get a breeding pair that is supposed to be proven and they are tame and sweet does that mean that they probably aren't proven?
2007-03-01 14:07:11 · 3 answers · asked by peek-a-boo 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
No.That's absolutely not true.I have a 3 pairs of cocatiels and they are proven breeding pairs.While they mate-they get a bit cranky, but that's only because they want to be left alone while they are in heat.But after the babies hatch and out of the breeding box-they are loving,playful and very sweet again.
2007-03-01 14:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Marina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. You first have to establish trust between you and the breeding pair. It's best to get them off to a good start with you. I bred my lovebirds three times and never once did the hen get nasty with me. She was, in fact, my absolute sweetest bird and I nicknamed her "the epitome of innocence". She'd never do anything to hurt anyone. Her mate has always been very friendly and open to meeting new people. Breeding did nothing to their sweet personalities. If they're a proven breeding pair and sweet, it probably means the last person who had them was good to them and kept this trust bond between them and all of their birds, whether they were breeding or not.
Babies will naturally need to leave the nest at some point, and the parent birds will urge that. You wouldn't necessarily be pulling their babies away by taking them out of that cage or area when you know they're ready. It may hinder the trust if they're wary of you around their babies and you try to assist with handfeedings or whatnot. If they're not absolutely fully trusting of you, they won't take very kindly to you messing with their offspring. If the parents become uneasy if you try to handle their babies, stop and let them care for the babies themselves. A periodical check will suffice as long as nothing is stressing out any of the birds.
2007-03-01 14:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the stament is false, breeding will not make your birds mean.
2007-03-01 14:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋