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Hello folks, my wife caught our amazons breeding, this was not planned. one is a double yellow and she is the female and the other is a scarlet crested male, I need to know what I need to do for a nest and what to expect next.
Thanks for your help,
breeded by accident.
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| Hi, They didnt breed, they just mated. Don't give them a nest. I probably would keep them seperated also.
Stacy Shue
Blake Aviary
www.blakeaviary.com
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I don't understand your response, could you explain more please. Also these birds have been together for 4 yrs why would I want to seperate them.
Thanks for your help,
breeded by accident.
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| Hi there, I was the one that didnt understand your question due to lack of info. I assumed (silly me) that it was a "boo boo" that the birds were "breeding", which I am guessing what you mean is that your wife saw them mating? I also didnt know that they had been together for 4 years. I still wouldnt give them a nest box. Im always happy to help, but I need more info than what you posted the first time... 
Stacy Shue
Blake Aviary
www.blakeaviary.com
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| benk518, 1. Birds don't breed by accident. 2. There is a difference between mating and breeding. By calling it an accident, I assume you want to do the "responsible" thing and not let it take place. When I say responsible, I am referring to the fact that many people frown upon mixing species but the controversy of hybrids is another topic. If this is the case, I agree to separate them. It's not worth the added stress on the birds from the hormones associated with this behavior. If you give them a nest box, it is not an accident and that is your decision.
Greg
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i have been breeding for more than 25 years and i would give them a box and see what happens. i have raised a few 'accidents' over the years. one of the prettiest birds were three little birds from a sun and blue crown conure. another odd pair is a lady in ancharige, alaska that raises congo african grey/double yellow head hybrids from her pets and sells them for 2,500.00 a pop.
marshall
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| Maybe it is just me, but that is horrible....selling hybrids for a ton of money and calling them "accidents"???
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