Prolapse

Prolapsed Cloaca In Birds: What To Do?

by Terry Martin, BVSc – Australia Breeding Challenges … Bird Health Care … Glossary of Avian Medical Terms … Medications Used in Avian & Exotic Medicine and Pharmaceutical Terms … How to administer oral medications to a bird There are a number of potential causes for this condition and a number of possible solutions depending … Read more

Classic “sick bird” appearance

Sick Bird Symptom: Weak Legs / Paralysis

Weak Legs / Paralysis Other potential solutions for weak legs / paralysis Nerve damage following injury (may resolve itself over time as nerve regenerates / heals or, if nerve has been severed, may be permanent) Aspergillosis: Can affect just about any parrot. Respiratory symptoms, dfficulty breathing, rapid breathing and/or exercise intolerance are common If any … Read more

Gang-Gang Cockatoo

Author: Dr. Rob Marshall – https://www.birdhealth.com.au) In the wild, the Gang Gang Cockatoo is found along the eastern coast of Australia, inhabiting dense mountain forests and open woodland regions. Chart provided by Dr. Rob Marshall – www.birdhealth.com.au) Gang Gang CockatooCalyptorhynchus lathami Size: 40cm in length Talking Ability: Good, with crackling voice | Noise Level: High … Read more

Wild Lovebirds in Maui, Hawaii

Photos by Mike Gieber Lovebird General Information … Lovebird Species Index Some beautiful lovebird mutations are roaming around in Mike Gieber’s backyard on the Hawaiian island of Maui. These African natives have obviously escaped from a local aviary or have been released. They are thriving and reproducing on the island. Even though the Hawaiian people … Read more

Northern Rosella (Platycercus venustus), also known as Brown's Parakeet or Smutty Rosella

Northern Rosellas, aka Brown’s Rosellas or Smutty Parrots

The Northern Rosella (Platycercus venustus) – also known as Brown’s Parakeet, White-cheeked Rosella or Smutty Rosella – is found in Western, North-western and Northern Australia, and adjacent islands. Its range include the Gulf of Carpentaria, through Arnhem Land to the Kimberleys in open savannah country. A subspecies, var. hilli, was described by Mathews in 1910, … Read more

Spix’s Macaws: Aviculture / Captive Breeding

Spix’s Macaws are energetic and noisy parrots with inquisitive and playful personalities. They can get aggressive, even outside the breeding season. Wild-caught are initially shy but usually get used to their caretakers quite quickly.

Breeder Index – Sorted by Species (E – Z)

If you can’t find someone close to you, contact the breeders Sorted by Species (E – Z) listed for either a referral or to discuss possible shipping arrangements. Breeders listing by state.