Abstract
Wild populations of birds do not
reproduce on an equal basis. As discussed
in a previous article, different pairs of
birds of the same species will produce
widely varying numbers of viable offspring.
A primary determinate may be
the habitat. If environ'menta1 problems
(predator, weather, competition) are re-
duced, as in a suitable captive environment,
reproductive activity should be
observed. The breeding instinct is generally
very strong and regular under suitable
conditions. Our toucan and bird
of prey programs readily demonstrate
this premise . The subject of thjs article
is what to do if a prur of birds breed...