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Is hay ok for budgie nesting material2007-11-24 17:24:06

I don't want my chicks to develop splay legs and the only nesting material I have is hay. Is this ok?

Answers:

There is no known reason why chicks get splayed legs some believe it is because the hen sits too tight on the chick therefore splaying the leg, some breeders use a false eggs , I never used this method and only got splayed legs twice.

If caught early enough it can be cured by ringing both legs and tying together .

One of my chicks with splayed legs went on to become a great pet with no ill effects.

Budgies do not require any nesting materials, however I used to provide clean wood shavings for mine especially when the chicks get older and start to excrete more it helps keep them cleaner whilst feathering up.

Definitely do not use hay, the chicks could easily get tangled up and die

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splay legs are a breeding issue. Hay is too coarse for them. Try to find a finer grass.

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no no no use wood shavings purchased from the pet store.once eggs are laid put a marble or dummy egg in the box with her own eggs.splayed legs are caused when the hen sits to tight and in 47 years breeding i have only had one case,the dummy egg will keep her lifted off the chicks.

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no hay is really bad for them because the dust isn't good for them.

Wood shavings are much better

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use sawdust from untreated wood.