Caging for Breeding: Man or Pop first?
Prior to the breeding season, we get our birds into breeding condition by gradually extending the light hours and raising the temperature slightly. The number of hours of light is at least as decisive as the temperature. Just look outside: even when it is still cold, turtle doves almost have a nest, blackbirds are already chasing each other and tits are already calling to a possible partner. That has everything to do with the longer days — not the temperature.
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