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Breeding age
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:52 pm
by cheyne
Will a Ringneck cock breed before it gets a ring
Re: Breeding age
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:38 am
by Johan S
If it is an ADM pied mutation, then it is possible as the cocks never get a ring.
Otherwise, it is possible, but not as likely. I've seen some cocks breed when 2 years old prior to their ring showing, but these are mostly cocks that was born very early in a season.
Re: Breeding age
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:43 am
by Molossus2
Yes. A two yr o cock will breed. They develop the neck ring about 4 to 6moths later. Hens mature earlier and have been known to breed at 1 yr . Not a good idea as the birds still young at 1yr.
Re: Breeding age
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:06 am
by CharlieCheekyTaj
Hello,
I have a question aswell, at what age is it too old to breed an Indian ringneck hen? I might be getting a lutino and a albino hen that are 2.5 years old but if I get them I won't breed for at least another 2 years. Thank you in advance
also if anyone knows when a female cockatiel can't have chicks? Thank you