HOW TO REPLACE LIVE BIRD EGGS WITH
PLASTIC FAKE ARTIFICIAL EGGS

Stop Chicks Hatching Naturally with Fake Bird Eggs

Replacing live eggs with fake plastic artificial eggs is a simple method of bird birth control. Order from theeggshop.com or search fake eggs on ebay. Many sizes available, FAST shipping, washable, reusable, durable. email theeggshop@bellsouth.net

DIRECTIONS:

Leave fake eggs in nest until hen has no interest in them. You can just put them in all at once and take out the real ones. The sooner and the more eggs the better, but try not to let the birds see you do it.

Put in the number of eggs that she would lay in a clutch, plus more. She will reject the ones she does not want. Cockatiels ­usually need 7 to 9 fake plastic eggs. Fertilized eggs hatch in 21 days and another clutch can follow. It is best to leave the eggs in for as long as it takes, which could be months, before your hen looses interest in them.

Bonded pairs, male and female, will take turns sitting the eggs. They will defend their nest from intruders, so watch out when changing food and water daily. I have found a wide heavy shallow bowl placed at the bottom of the cage works nicely because I can see them and keep everything clean. Mama Bird comes out of her cage occasionally and takes her giant nesting poop, which is 4 times the size of the regular poop, don’t be alarmed. Poppa Bird, will sit the eggs when Mama’s on break and sings to her.

Most birds will not notice slight changes in size, color, shape, or texture. If it looks close to their egg they will generally accept it and do not notice the difference when the swap is made. A cover at night makes birds feel safe and secure to sit their nest in peace. A fresh sprig of millet and fresh cuttle bone will make for very happy birds. — Mel

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