November 30th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is the most favourite bird pet over the world. In Europe, USA, Asia, just everywhere thousands of these birds are traded every year. Many breeders are focused on breeding of this...
November 27th, 2015 | by
Daniel Nuijten Read also the first part of this article: Breeding and biology of the Swift Parrot. PART I a Sexing them visually is possible. In general, males are brighter coloured than females. Also young females have a white band under the...
November 26th, 2015 | by
Tony Silva Vitamins and minerals for parrots should be provided, especially those on seed diets. The best way to supplement these items is to sprinkle them lightly on steamed vegetables, which will absorb the complex. The bird will eat the...
November 25th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska Yesterday, we brought you a pricelist from one of the greatest European bird markets in Reggio Emilia. Today, you can enjoy a photoreport from this event. a Read: PRICELIST from Reggio Emilia birdmarket 2015 a Photos: (c) Lubomir...
November 23rd, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska One of the greatest European bird markets took place in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in days 20th to 22nd November. It is organized regularly once a year for 76 years and that’s why this is the oldest event of its kind. In 1948,...
November 20th, 2015 | by
Tony Silva Parrots break eggs for many reasons. Night fright, perhaps caused by a rodent; inexperience, especially amongst first time nesters; an improper nest that is not deep enough; possibly the male not being in reproductive condition;...
November 17th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska A 32 year old African Grey Parrot was referred to Myvets Hospital for cataract diagnosis and assessment. Ophthalmic examination revealed normal ocular palpebral reflexes, eye movements, corneal scarring was present, hyper mature...
November 16th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is currently one of the most endangered parrots in the world. According to Birdlife, Int. there are no more than 50 individuals left in the wild. However, this species is also...
November 13th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiska What’s the greatest experience for every aviculturist when visits Australian bush? To see black cockatoos, of course! These birds are still very expensive in other parts of the world and so only a few breeders can get them....
November 12th, 2015 | by
Tony Silva In aviculture, there is a tendency to utilize a single diet for all species, making slight modifications where deemed of utmost importance, such as providing nuts for the largest of the macaws. This concept of parrot feeding...