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Post by Silvercloud on Sept 6, 2006 10:27:18 GMT 7
What size and shape nest box is best for rainbow lorikeets? My 2 decided that they'd do the wild thing in the middle of the loungeroon floor LOL. I don't know if this is their first time but I think I'd better get a next box put up for them.
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Post by Matt on Sept 6, 2006 13:31:10 GMT 7
They like a box about the same size or slightly larger than a weero box. The thing to remember with lorikeets is the sloppy droppings in the box, I use kitty litter on the bottom of the nestbox to help stop the box gettting too wet and mouldy.
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Post by Mark on Sept 6, 2006 16:28:24 GMT 7
i use the Z shaped box for all of my lorikeets and use a combo of Pheat moss and saw dust for nrsting material 50/50 mix ill post a pic of the box on the weekend
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Post by Mark on Sept 6, 2006 16:33:41 GMT 7
This is the box i was talking about !!!!! it cost me $18 each  |
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Post by Silvercloud on Sept 6, 2006 18:07:02 GMT 7
Can coir peat be used?
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Post by Mark on Sept 6, 2006 19:13:36 GMT 7
I prefur to use palm peat
But im not sure about Coir peat !!!!
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Post by Matt on Sept 7, 2006 15:31:13 GMT 7
Eagle how often do you need to change the nesting material with that mix? When I was mixing coarse sawdust and pine shavings I had to change it about 2 times a week, got on my nerves no end.
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Post by Mark on Sept 7, 2006 16:45:05 GMT 7
I change it after each clutch if its needed (Dirty)
If its still clean i do it after the breeding season
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