Fertile Parrot Eggs For Sale Bird eggs are laid by the females and incubated for a time that varies according to the species; a single young hatches from each egg. Average clutch sizes range from one (as in condors) to about seventeen (the grey partridge). Clutch size may vary latitudinally within a species. Some birds lay eggs even when the eggs have not been fertilized; it […]
BREEDING AFRICAN GREYS – PART III
This is the third in a series of articles I have written on breeding Greys. The first article Breeding African Greys – Part I covered setting up, mating and breeding through the hatching of baby chicks. Part II addressed brooders, handfeeding and caring for the baby chicks. Part III covers weaning, fledging, advanced socialization and finding buyers. Weaning Strategies […]
Give Your Bird A Clean Cage This Summer
Summer is officially here! That means warmer weather, more time outdoors and, for some, a more flexible schedule. Make sure to let your pet bird in on the summer fun! To get you started, here are three things you can do for your feathered companion to improve his health and well being, as well as add […]
PARROTS
Parrots are members of the order Psittaciformes, which includes more than 350 bird species, including parakeets, macaws, cockatiels and cockatoos, according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Though there are many types of parrots, all parrot species have a few traits in common. For example, to be classified as a parrot, the bird must […]
BREEDING AFRICAN GREYS – PART II
This is the second in a series of articles I have written on breeding Greys. The first article Breeding African Greys – Part I covered setting up, mating and breeding through the hatching of baby chicks. Part II addresses brooders, handfeeding and caring for the baby chicks. An additional article on hatching, weaning, fledging and socializing babies […]
BREEDING AFRICAN GREYS – PART ONE
Breeding African Greys can be a very rewarding and learning experience, but it also requires an uncommon dedication. The breeding pairs, the babies and your clients deserve an informed, committed, ethical, responsible and knowledgeable breeder. Breeding Greys is not just a matter of buying two birds, putting them together and letting nature take its course. […]
Infection versus Disease
It has become evident that infection and disease are not synonymous, particularly with this virus. Many birds can be infected with the virus but rarely do adult birds develop disease. They develop sensitized B and T lymphocytes, as well as antibodies and an immune response that prevents disease from occurring and eliminates the viral infection. […]
Vaccinations for Parrots?
We are often asked about vaccinating our parrots. And the answer is, well, maybe. We have limited vaccines and some have come and gone from the market — mostly gone. The only vaccine available is the polyomavirus vaccine. So what should we do? Polyomavirus at one time was killing our parrots — mostly hand-reared chicks and […]
Bird Body Language
Pet birds have been described by some as moody: playful and loving one minute, demanding and aloof the next. Sometimes very obvious and sometimes very subtle, a bird’s body language can give you insight into what your bird needs and wants. Although parrots and other birds communicate through different body languages, the following behaviors are […]
DID YOU KNOW PARROTS TALK?
Did you know that birds are the only animals other than humans who can produce human language? Some species (SPEE-shees) or kinds of birds can copy sounds they hear in their environment, and even imitate a few words. Crows, mynah birds, ravens, and hummingbirds can all copy some of the sounds they hear. But the birds that are […]
