Part 5. Preparation for breeding - Making nestlings independent
Wout van Gils ·
Nestlings becoming independent - Part 5
You regularly hear reports about young birds dying just when they are almost independent. Of course, nature selects weak individuals, but sometimes youngsters are lost who did not need to be at all. Too bad, because we breed these birds with a purpose in mind. Although it is normal for some birds to disappear for no apparent reason, there are some important points to keep in mind when separating young birds from their parents. I want to talk about that in a little more detail here.
When his young are independent:
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