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Keep genetic parents and foster carers distinct
The coloured Gouldian is the genetic-parent reference; the brown-and-white Society finches represent foster carers.
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Record origin
Identify the genetic pair, clutch and dates before considering a transfer.
- 02
Assess suitability
Consider health status, compatible timing and the foster pair’s proven care. Fostering is a management decision, not an automatic step for every clutch.
- 03
Track care
Record each transfer and monitor feeding and development without unnecessary nest disturbance. Retain genetic parentage in the chick record.
Concept illustration of Gouldian and Society finches; nest shapes and visible stages are schematic, not a nest-box design or transfer-timing instruction.