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February 4th, 2016 | by
Tony SilvaHand-rearing has long been practiced by native communities, who would take parrots nestlings from nests to rear. The birds would be kept as...
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January 28th, 2016 | by
Tony SilvaSome nest types have better husbandry application than others. The best example that I can site is the “T”- or “Y” shaped cockatoo...
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January 21st, 2016 | by
Tony SilvaRead also the second part of this article: What is the appropriate nest design for our parrots? PART II a The British aviculturist E.J. Boosey published a book titled Parrots, Cockatoos and Macaws in 1956. This early avicultural...
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December 31st, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaConure is a term used to describe neo-tropical parakeets of the genera Guaruba, Thectocercus, Aratinga, Psittacara, Eupsittula,...
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December 22nd, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaMany that have read my writings, visited my home or heard my lectures will know that I am a great proponent of strict hygiene in the aviary and nursery. The time and effort spent in cleaning will quickly repay itself in fewer...
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December 9th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaThe onset of sexual maturity varies with species and also with the social upbringing of the bird, if they were hand reared parrots and how it was paired. Generally speaking, parrots that are reared with their own kind and are...
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November 26th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaVitamins 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...
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November 20th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaParrots 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;...
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November 12th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaIn 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...
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November 5th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaQUESTION: How can I detect a sick bird and what steps should I take before getting it to a veterinarian? ANSWER: Birds are masters of disguise. An ill bird will mask its illness until its condition has deteriorated enough where...