My tiels are displaying breeding behaviors. Although I've kept (male only) tiels for 20 years this is my first male/female pair.
I don't want to hatch a clutch but I do want my birds to have the experience of mating and nesting as an enrichment.
I've purchased a nest box, pine shavings and mock eggs.
My plan is to let nature take its course, replace the real eggs with the fake ones and allow the female to incubate them until she loses interest.
Am I doing this right?
What's the time frame for switching out the eggs?
Any and all tips will be appreciated.
I don't want to hatch a clutch but I do want my birds to have the experience of mating and nesting as an enrichment.
I've purchased a nest box, pine shavings and mock eggs.
My plan is to let nature take its course, replace the real eggs with the fake ones and allow the female to incubate them until she loses interest.
Am I doing this right?
What's the time frame for switching out the eggs?
Any and all tips will be appreciated.