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A parakeet nesting box is a box (most commonly made of wood, but also found in cardboard) that parakeet breeders use to replicate a tree cavity where parakeets naturally raise their young. Parakeet (or budgie) nesting boxes should be at least 6" wide x 7" deep x 7" tall (at least), though many breeders recommend wider boxes with the entry hole set off to one side so the parent birds don't crush the eggs when they enter. The entry hole prefered by parakeets in the wild is approximately 1.5" in diameter.
See the Related Links to view a video about the 3 most common nests. At 0:50 seconds he talks about the nest box, which is a wooden box with a hole where your bird can go in and out from, you should put:
wood shavings/straws/strips from an old shirt (cotton) inside
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How big does the hole have to be on a nesting box for a pregnant parakeet?
...Big enough for your parakeet to fit through...
Can the parakeet birds mate at the cage if the nesting box is on the center of the cage?
Yes, I believe they can.
What do you do if your parakeet laid her eggs in her nesting box but she didn't put any bedding in it?
Leave your parakeet alone . . . she knows what she's doing. Parakeets do not place bedding into their nesting boxes, so your pet is fine.
What does a nesting box look like for a parakeet?
parakeets love to be protective of there baby's and they also like dark and private spaces since a nesting box is dark and small and private they will love to hatch they baby eggs in a nesting box and so they eggs cant fall and be safe too.
If your parakeet laid an egg does it need a nesting box?
In the wild, most birds would find hollows in tree trunks that other animals made and nest in them. If you are trying to breed your parakeets, you will need a nesting box. Petsmart has them, make sure you get the right size, and don't get a dark colored one. That sometimes will make them ignore it.
How can I get my male parakeet to let my female in to the nesting box?
u gotta first make them know that they are friends. Would u let someone you didnt know come into your home?
Can the parakeet birds mate if the nesting box is on the center of the cage?
birds on the ground are in the preditors zone . so if given a choice no they wouldn't nest there. but if that's where it's at they might . but they will never feel safe there.
Can a parakeet nesting box be a cardboard box without a top and without a hole?
No, you need a normal nestbox which has a large hole for entrance and a removable top for you too check out the eggs and chicks. Make sure there is a smll wooden perch attached to the nest box so the male can feed the female.
What does the nesting box do for the hens?
A nesting box gives a hen a comfortable and secure place to lay her eggs.
Bo and girl parakeet why haven't they had ababy?
The right time to start breeding parakeets is around 10 or 11 months old. Pay attention to the bird's cere (upper beak area). In a male white and yellow parakeet, the cere will turn pink when he is ready to breed, while a blue parakeet will have a cere that is bright blue. If your parakeet has a rough cere, this means that the bird is female and is ready to breed. You will need to buy a special breeding cage for the birds - one that is large - and a nesting box with one entry that is about eight inches square. Do not put the nesting box into the cage until the birds are ready for breeding. You will also need to feed your birds a special fortified food mix to help them get ready for breeding. Before the egg laying, feed them a mixture of seeds, and after, feed them a soft food mix. Once you see the birds feeding each other, it means they have bonded and it is time to breed. Put the nesting box inside the cage, and also put in some soft nesting material and a dish. The birds will begin to make a nest on their own, and soon after that, they will start to lay eggs.
How to prepare nesting box?
put cotton or sticks in it, and you can even buy nesting supplies at a pet store.
How can you tell when a parakeet is carrying an egg?
The female will start to tuck nesting matierals under her wings and carry it to her nest. And under her abdomen will be a much larger bulge.
