Leaving the nest

Great care must be taken at this stage to see if a chick is feeding itself properly. Millet spray should be made available because this is easy for the chick to eat. Once they are eating and have been removed from their parents, keep a close eye on them for at least 2 weeks. If a chick is not feeding properly then it can take a few days for the problem to show itself and by that time it is sometimes to late to save them. Make sure you have drinking water within reach. Sometimes a young chick will not get up on the perch for a few days and will often be seen to sit in the corner of the cage.

The last thing you should do when removing the chicks is, bring your records up to date. The last thing you want is a Best in Show and not knowing where it has been breed from.