BUDGERIGARS
SOME hens can be clumsy and either leave a dent in the eggshell or a produce a hole caused by either the beak or claw. If the contents of the egg have not bled out, the egg can be repaired. This can be done in a number of ways. One method is to paint either nail varnish or typists’ correction fluid (Snopake or similar) over the hole or dent. If you do this, ensure the liquid is dry before it is returned to the nest. Slightly blowing over the repair will form a skin over the liquid. These days I do not favour nail varnish, although