How Do You Pull Parrot Eggs For Incubation?
There are several reasons to incubate parrot eggs, but the most common involve pairs who destroy or abandon their eggs. Although the incubation process is labor intensive and complex, often the most difficult part is pulling the eggs in order to incubate them. Hens may become so determined to defend their nest that they break or damage the eggs while trying to prevent the owner from removing them. Even when removed intact from the nest, the eggs must be handled with the utmost care to prevent damage while in transit to the incubator. Wait for the hen to leave the nest before removing the eggs, whenever possible. This may be difficult to time, since many parrots only leave the nest for a few minutes. You can attempt to convince the hen to leave the nest by tapping the box. Once she has left, immediately cover the entrance to the box using a thin sheet of plywood, wire mesh or other material that will withstand her attacks for at least few minutes. Open the nest box, taking care to preve
