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11186
Friends, I found some of the very useful (free) magazines on net.. For computer, science , telecom, electronics, laser, photonics, chip, offshoring and what...
Ricky powell
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Nov 1, 2005
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11187
mice and dreams -weird It's that time of the year again when pesty little mice start looking for a warm shelter from cold. I trapped two mice and also dreamed...
Gouldians
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Nov 1, 2005
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11188
I have run into some new things this season, and one of them is that I have societies that are fostering goulds that lose interest in feeding the babies once...
gbrislawn2002
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Nov 1, 2005
10:59 pm
11189
I know goulds tossing babies is discussed a lot, but I cannot remember anyone finding a remedy for parents that toss babies. One breeder said using the larger...
gbrislawn2002
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Nov 1, 2005
11:01 pm
11190
I would be interested to hear any thoughts on this subject as well, as I have a pair of bengalese on eggs who sat fine and when the eggs began to hatch I...
julie
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Nov 2, 2005
2:11 am
11191
Hi Greg, I have had really good luck with the Gould box, the one with the porch. There is a picture of it at my website ...
Andrea and Craig Mordoh
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Nov 2, 2005
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11192
My goulds not only toss their babies but also their eggs. I have not found a solution. I use the wooden nest boxes. ... __________________________________ ...
donald davis
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Nov 2, 2005
2:44 pm
11193
My goulds like many others tossed their chicks as soon as they hatched. This was when they were breeding in a cage. Once I built them an aviary (9 ft. long...
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Nov 2, 2005
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11194
Hi Greg, Sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstances. I have not yet experienced this problem, but one possibility comes to mind... Maybe the...
Stillwater Aviaries
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Nov 2, 2005
9:43 pm
11195
your very lucky. i have a walkin aviary 8ft x6ftx7ft. with 7 pairs of gouldians. i use the wooden porch style nest boxes. i've had gouldians for several years....
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Nov 3, 2005
1:51 am
11196
We are carrying the full line of Birdcare Company Products. These are the best nutrition, vitamin and supplements you can find for your flock. We use the full...
Tammy
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Nov 3, 2005
2:48 am
11197
My blues are setting on 8 babies and about 20 eggs, even after hurricane Rita. I have had problems in the past with breeding blues also. I still occasionally...
Tommy O'Quain
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Nov 3, 2005
3:46 am
11198
You truely learn something everyday. I just have to check my birds, babies, eggs everyday. My concern is hurting my babies or breaking eggs by being too...
Tommy
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Nov 3, 2005
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11199
In a message dated 11/2/2005 2:26:20 PM Mountain Standard Time, Barbsheph1@... writes: My goulds like many others tossed their chicks as soon as they...
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laddchase
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Nov 3, 2005
6:04 am
11200
I agree with Ladd. I have my goulds in a 9ftX6ftX6ft and they are by no means over crowded. They have a lot of space and should have no reason to throw babies...
Tonda
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Nov 3, 2005
1:45 pm
11201
Huh. I don't think it's luck that mine don't toss, there must be another difference. Mine do better in a wooden nest box (doesn't have to have a porch)....
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Nov 3, 2005
1:54 pm
11202
We got a 'cheap' ($2 CDN) version from the dollar store and it works great! ... Lisa ... From: "Tommy" <toquain@...> To: <GPA101911@yahoogroups.com> ...
L Boorman
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Nov 3, 2005
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11203
P.S. I also don't do nest checks. Primarily, the only time I check the nest is when little Gould heads are starting to peek out of the nest hole. Then I...
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Nov 3, 2005
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11204
Thanks for your reply about your blues. I haven't given up hope (at least, not yet) on them producing chicks. They are sitting again, their 6th attempt....
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Nov 3, 2005
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11205
What happens in your aviary when a baby dies. Do they just leave it in the nest? I feed homemade cornbread and homemade eggfood that my birds go nuts over. I...
Tonda
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Nov 3, 2005
2:22 pm
11206
Lisa, Can you post a pic of yours or send it to me privately!! I am curious as to what you are using. I bought the expensive $30.00 one and it is so...
Tonda
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Nov 3, 2005
2:26 pm
11207
That's what happens in my aviary. I use wooden 5x5x5 boxes with a porch, I always thought they needed a porch so that the parent sitting on the eggs didn't...
Thom & Deb
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Nov 3, 2005
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11208
Hi GA and Fumi, In a message dated 10/29/2005 6:07:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Abba2222@... writes: Mrs Mc Alpine. what beatiful birds the 3 the ...
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Nov 3, 2005
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11209
Curious about the nests...I am trying a wicker basket - literally - about 6-7" square that hangs off a perch - they are actually using the nesting material to...
Michelle Hanes
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Nov 3, 2005
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11210
Sounds interesting. I think the size of the nest is more important that the construction material of the nest. My males usually get serious about adding...
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Nov 3, 2005
8:12 pm
11211
Debbie...sounds like yours are related to mine! ha Barbara...
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Nov 3, 2005
8:14 pm
11212
If I find a dead baby I definitely remove it. Crowding.....well, my aviary is 100 sf. and at the beginning of the breeding season approx. 35 birds, at the...
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Nov 3, 2005
8:34 pm
11213
barbara i totally agree on not checking nest to often a few times i've noticed tossed chicks after a peek. i seldom find a need for it anymore but when i ...
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Nov 3, 2005
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11214
In a message dated 11/3/2005 6:54:40 AM Mountain Standard Time, Barbsheph1@... writes: Huh. I don't think it's luck that mine don't toss, there must be...
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laddchase
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Nov 4, 2005
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11215
In a message dated 11/3/2005 7:27:30 AM Mountain Standard Time, sunbathinmama@... writes: Lisa, Can you post a pic of yours or send it to me privately!!...
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