how can i tell

[raccul]

how can i tell if my male rosella is pregnant as she is much fatter than the male is there any signs

[Tishrei]

I'm thinking perhaps I don't understand your question. As I understand your question, you are asking how to tell if your boy bird is pregnant. Boys don't get pregnant. Actually, birds lay eggs which is the female's job. Female birds do not get pregnant, they lay eggs and if it is fertilized which is the male's job, the baby bird grows in the egg.

I really think I misunderstood your question.

[raccul]

i just read over the question i have 2 rosellas one is plumper than the other how can i tell if the female is carrying eggs

[birdlady49]

If she's "pregnant," it takes about three days for the eggs to be developed internally and before they're layed. Putting the shell around the egg is the last step before it's expelled. Is she acting broody or is she just plumper than usual?

Rosellas can usually be visually sexed. The female is paler in color than the male. What type of rosellas do you have?

[huntress]

Birds dont Get "pregnant" per say. They create ONE egg at a time and it is passed (or laid) before the next one is formed. They dont have a collection of eggs inside waiting to be laid. Sperm can be held and may manage to fertilize more than one egg as it is developing but usually they need to mate several times to get most or all of the eggs fertized. So to answer your question your bird wont be "carrying " eggs. If she does in fact have one ready to be laid (in the next few hours) she may have a bulge in her vent area.
Here - hope this helps
Parrot Breeder & Story of Parrot Egg Production and Development

[raccul]

god i have a lot to learn i feel i am back in school learning sex education lol(many years ago)i bought 2 golden mantle rosellas the man i bought them off said they were a breeding pair i am getting a shed built but it is not coming till next week so i have them in a large cage the man gave me the nest box so i put it in the cage too but should i take it out til i get my shed
here are some pics you can see one of them plumper than the other i am a novice to all this i wanted to start up a hobby so all feedback will be very much appreciated

female i think

male i think

[birdlady49]

Those are eastern rosellas, also known as golden mantled rosellas, also known as Cecilia's rosellas. They can be visibly sexed; the female is a lot paler. Here's a link; look at the third picture to see the comparison: Birds in Backyards - Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) Fact sheet. Here's another link: Eastern Rosella, Golden-mantled Rosella, Australian Parakeets, Platycercus eximius

Your photo isn't very clear to me, but my first guess is that you have two males.

[raccul]

the man that sold me them said that he had 4 babies last year do you think he was lying here is a bigger pic of them both the lower female is a bit paler i think

[huntress]

I personally wouldnt set them up with a nest box until you have the permanant cage so you dont have to disturb them mid way. They can break the eggs or even smash babies or even just quit sitting on them or feeding them if moved. You also need to study up on Light hours and handfeeding (if thats in your plan). Proper humidity and diet for breeders and feeders. So, if I were you I would take the box out. Keep there days short 1o -12 hours and get your self all set up. Then you can gradually increase the lighting and have babies by spring! Keep asking questions and learning first for the sake of the babies - after all, you want to start of right dont you?

[birdlady49]

In your new photo, yes, the lower bird looks like it may be the female. But please take Huntress' advice and don't set them up for breeding until they're permanently settled in their new cage/flight. In fact, I'd wait at least until the spring/summer. So do not leave the nestbox in the current cage.

I always question why breeders would sell good-producing pairs. In your case, you were told they had four babies. But did he tell you they all survived to fledging? Or did the parents kills them as they hatched? You probably didn't get that information so you'll have to find out for yourself. Hopefully you won't be disappointed and depressed with the results.