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Chicks

.om and dad seem to be jumping on fledged chicks back and pushing home flat on the perch.. Mom Pecks a little, they will feed hom though.

Hi Linda,

Just watch them closely for signs of aggression such as pulling out his feathers or drawing blood. This is another good reason to offer extra foods on the cage floor where the chick can try self feeding. If the other one has left the box, remove the box. The parents may already be thinking of breeding again, so if the other chick is mostly feathered, you might have to encourage his exit so you can remove the box.

Thanks for the update,

Brenda