Cape Parrots

Poicephalus: Short-tailed Parrots

The Poicephalus parrots consists of nine parrot species that are native to Africa. Several of the species exist in slightly different forms (or subspecies). The species most commonly kept in captivity are: Complete species list Some Poicephalus parrot species are rare and not known or rare in captivity. Poicephalus as Pets These parrots are very … Read more

Home-made Gym

FUN Bird Playgrounds

Cages / Flights – Recommendations / Set Up Ideas … Bird Toys / Entertainment (Make Your Own)   Most people really don’t know how to set up a bird’s play area. We realize that a simple cage isn’t enough for intelligent creatures, such as parrots. They need plenty of out-of-cage time to play and exercise. … Read more

How to Clean a Bird Aviary

How to Clean a Bird Aviary: 8 Simple Steps

Maintaining a clean aviary is not just a matter of aesthetics; it is a critical component of avian health and welfare. Birds, by their very nature, are sensitive creatures, and their environment can significantly impact their physical and psychological well-being. A clean aviary prevents the spread of disease, controls odors, and provides a stimulating environment … Read more

Photo Wanted

Reischek’s Parakeets

  Kakariki Information … Kakariki Photo Gallery   The Reischek’s Parakeets or Antipodes Red-Fronted Parakeets (Cyanoramphus hochstetteri, previously Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae hochstetteri) was named after Andreas Reischek, who collected specimens of the parrot in 1888 and named this species Platycercus hochstetteri for the son of his friend, German geologist Ferdinand von Hochstetter, who made a geological … Read more

LOST and FOUND / Pet Identification / PET GRIEVANCE

Legal Identification of your Parrot: Should a pet bird get lost and matches the description of one that has been found, it will be up to the owner to prove legal ownership. To legally identify your bird, you need the following: ID Band: The number on the ID band on your pet’s leg Microchip: You … Read more

Maroon-bellied Conures: Breeding

Breeding Maroon-bellied Conures Maroon-bellied Conure Info / Maroon-bellies as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification Diseases of the Conure … Conure Nutrition / Foods Maroon-bellied Conures are easy to breed and very popular in the pet trade, which makes them very appealing for potential breeding programs. … Read more

Lakoda wearing her EZ Harness

Avianweb Bird Harness: The EZ Bird Harness – Taking the Bird Harness into the 21st Century!

  Avianweb EZ Bird Harness & Leash – Made in the USA Avianweb’s EZ Bird Harness is dramatically different from any other bird harness on the market.  It is also the only Bird Harness on the Market that can be personalized with a pet’s name. EZ Bird Instructional Video Our harnesses are available for purchase over Amazon … Read more

Stress Control Formula

Stress Control: Ingredients

    Index of Diseases / Health Conditions … Bird Diseases Kindly provided by Manufacturer: King Bio Homeopathics The below product is produced for both human and pet use. It has shown great effectiveness in relieving stress-related symptoms in birds, including plucking. In addition to the below, I would also recommend reading these articles / … Read more

OvaScope egg scope

Embryo Development; Stages & Processes of Incubation

Useful Information: Breeders’ Resources (covers everything from handfeeding to potential breeding / chick problems) … Incubation Information … Information on Housing Chicks, Temperature Requirements, etc. Causes of Infertility and Poor Hatching Rates … Glossary … Dead-in-Shell Photo Series: From Egg to Parrot Embryo Development and Internal Processes: The fertility / hatchability of the eggs are … Read more

Eastern Rosella

Platycercus / Barnardius – Rosellas

  Photos of the Different Rosella Species for Identification Bookmarks Global Names Distribution / Range Description … Calls / Vocalizations Breeding (in the wild and aviculture) Natural Diet / Captive Feeding Lifespan / Age of Maturity   Few birds in nature are as beautiful and colorful as the Rosellas. They are very popular with aviculturists … Read more