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Cookie and Bailee - Breeding Journey

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Yes, i have surrendered to the persistent mating of Cookie and Bailee (and obviously i wouldn't have done if i didn't want the babies and any consequences). Gracie has moved into her old cage (her bachelorette pad) and Cookie and Bailee have been granted a (rather massive) nest box. I have to say that compared to a budgie nest box, the bulk of a tiel one is pretty surprising!! :lol:

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Cookie thinks it's just brilliant. She's right into checking it out, nibbling it, peeking inside.

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Bailee thinks mummy's shoulder looks much more inviting, but i'm sure when he figures that this gives Cookie even more reason to mate with him he'll like the nest box just as much. :rofl:

So everyone, here is where i'll update the journey of Cookie and Bailee as they (hopefully) raise a little family. Look out world, baby Bailee's are in the making. :eek:
 
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LOl.... how much fun is it at your place..... thank you for sharing it with us....

I love how dark grey is Snicky..... my Jack is more of light grey pied.... could Snicky get lighter??... or will he stay that dark??... anyway he´s just too cute... love the eating toes pics... remind me of babies sucking at their toes..awwww... way too cute!!

I can´t get enough of him, love him on the flight suit....like trying oversized clothes
 
#756 ·
Bea I am pretty sure its normal for his age there are two times when weight loss in normal pre- flight and weaning, pre flight diet starts at 3-4 weeks so he is right in there, they stop eating as much and chicks will lose weight getting ready for flight ;) usually after some solo flights there appetite comes back around 6 weeks and they start eating more, I am sure this is what is going on.
 
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Have Gracie and Snickers met yet?
Not really, they have seen each other though.

You should try to get a video of him next time, begging for his sweet potato :)
I didn't have my camera with me to begin with, and by the time i got up to get it he was full and less enthusiastic.


I am 90% sure Cookie's going to try and lay another clutch of eggs. She's been in the nest box a fair bit the last day, and i know that Cookie and Bailee have mated at least once (so probably a lot more). This morning Bailee was singing to Cookie's butt, i decided that it wasn't him being a perve, but it was him singing to his egg before it's even laid. LOL!!!