Gaurav Dhir Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US) Ankeny: Dr. Amanda Gigler, Ankeny Animal and Avian Clinic, 742 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, 50023, Tel.: 515-964-7387 – After Hours Emergencies: Tels. 515-280-3051, or 515-727-4872, www.ankenyvets.com Collierville Shannon McGee, D.V.M. – Collierville Animal Hospital – 474 West Highway 72, Collierville, … Read more
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
Conure Info / Conures as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification The Deville’s Conure or Parakeet (Pyrrhura lucianii) – also known as the Prince Lucian’s Conure – has typically been considered a subspecies of the Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta). Joseph (2002) recommended that the … Read more
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
Poicephalus Parrots Overview Alternate (Global) Names Description … Distribution Subspecies, Ranges and ID Breeding / Nesting … Diet / Feeding … Calls / Vocalizations Personality, Pet Qualities, Care and Training Jardine’s Parrots (Poicephalus gulielmi gulielmi) – also known as Red-fronted Parrots, Congo Red-crowned Parrots or William’s Fig Parrots – are one of the largest Poicephalus … Read more
Related Web Resources: Index of Bird Diseases … Symptoms and Potential Causes … Bird Species and Their Respective Syndromes (Lists diseases specific bird species are most susceptible to) … Other Sick-Bird Symptoms Respiratory Problems – Possible Symptoms: Open-mouthed Breathing, Panting, Sneezing, Coughing, Wheezing, Squeaking, Wet Nestrils, Dyspnea : Acute Bronchitis: Half of the time caused by a bacterial / … Read more
Splendour Parrots The elegant Princess Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) originates from Central and Western Australia and today, is rarely seen in the wild. They have grown to be one of the favorites among aviculturists and pet owners, based on their lovely personality and striking looks. Hand reared males are reported to make the best pets. … Read more
Grass Parakeet Species Information … Photo Gallery of Grasskeets … Parakeet Nutrition … Common Diseases of the Grasskeets The Rock Parrots or Rock Grass Parakeets (Neophema petrophila) are native to the shores and islands of southern Australia. One of the islands they are seen is Rottnest Island. They are found from Robe, South Australia … Read more
Cockatoos most commonly kept in aviculture or as pets: More Cockatoo Resources:
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