Wade Hurless
2 posts
Jun 16, 2009
4:42 PM
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Hello All
I was wondering when to take young from their parents and put them in a cage till they go to the kit box?
Also just wanted to say thanks for all the advice on this site I read every day dont post though still learning .
wade
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kopetsa
95 posts
Jun 16, 2009
5:12 PM
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They all vary too, I have had birds from 22 days to up to 40 days completely relying on the parents.. Good luck!
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rollernutz
75 posts
Jun 16, 2009
6:50 PM
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Wade, this was the first year I pulled the squeakers from their parents at 18 days of age. They may not look like their ready, but they'll be fine. It seems to me that they learn at a much faster rate when you pull them at a young age.I usually take them from their parents and put them in the kitbox, with all the food and water they can eat for about a week. I would suggest putting a older hen in with them for a few days to show them the ropes, (i.e. eat,drink etc.) I've banded forty young thus far and have not lost one yet. They are easier to train and mature at a faster rate.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3074 posts
Jun 16, 2009
7:39 PM
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I have been doing this for years 18 days old back and forth making sure they get a mouth full from pops before bedtime..Rollernutz like you said they are easier to train and mature at a faster rate..
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Last Edited by on Jun 16, 2009 7:39 PM
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1042 posts
Jun 17, 2009
9:59 AM
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Wade, Your question has been answered but I noticed another thing. You said you are only lurking, I was much the same to start but the only true way to learn is by interacting. There is no dumb question. Sometimes the list gets a little tired when a newbie asks a question without searching the archives first but most respond positivly. SO..... jump in feet first!
And too all newbies, welcome, welcome,WELCOME!!!
Thom
Last Edited by on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 AM
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Wade Hurless
3 posts
Jun 17, 2009
5:40 PM
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Hello Again
Thank you all for your advice .
I will be pulling it on day 18 and putting it in a cage for about a week while I build second kit box.
I have some left over matt. from building my oldest daughter a small cabin.
Thom : I will start posting more and I use the search alot and I also just go back through the old pages alot too.
I know alot of the questions have already been asked so thats why I dont want to ask untill I look and cant find it .
Tony has also said I could ask him but, I know he is very busy so I dont want to bother him To often either.
Wade
Last Edited by on Jun 17, 2009 5:42 PM
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Bill C
384 posts
Jun 17, 2009
10:20 PM
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One more bit of infor for you. When you pull the young, check them often the first couple of days and if they are blinking alot ( you will notice it) or keep closing their eyes during the day, they are thirsty. Like JDA said.
I put a small bowl of feed in the nest and they see the parrets eating and they will pick at it too. They will even pick at poop if that is all they have to play with. Then I put them on the bottom of the cage for a few days and then into the kit box. I allways checking their eyes to make sure they are dirnking. Bill C
Last Edited by on Jun 17, 2009 10:20 PM
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macsrollers
102 posts
Jun 17, 2009
10:50 PM
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Whether open loft or individual bred, take the babies out of the nest and put them on the floor at about 12 to 15 days old. This gives them a head start on learning to eat and drink. By the time they are 20 to 25 days old they should be good to pull. If a bird is little runty or the smaller of the 2 babies leave it with the parents a few extra days. Great advide on the post about watching their eyes. Dip their beaks as soon as you see this. It may take a few times but once they know what and where the water is they will be fine. You have to pay attention when pulling squeakers. If one get a day or two behind on food and water it could be detrimental when they have to play catch up to the rest of the group. As OldFart stated, don't hesitate to ask questions. The only bad questions are the ones not asked. Good luck and be patient. Patience is the key to this hobby. You will understand that more and more the longer you are in this hobby!
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