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CALCIUM IN BUDGIES
Calcium is one of the most critical of all dietary needs in
budgies. It is poorly understood, and many breeders (myself
included) have often got it all wrong.
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BREEDIING THE WHITE-EARED BULBUL
Few people know this handsome, precocious softbill is
flitting about the desert-dry lowlands from Afghanistan, south
throughout Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, all around the Persian Gulf
and the Gulf of Oman, as far west as Bahrain, and as far east
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BREEDING CANARIES
Canaries have been raised in colder climates for centuries
and those coming from colder areas have grown to tolerate
the cold quite well. However, when acquiring canaries, it is
very important to find out the environmental conditions they
were kept in. 12
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COLONY BREEDING BIRDS IN AVICULTURE
With 19 young hatched last year from my four pair of Superbs
and as I write this article (mid-October) three of the four pairs
are down on eggs already, I might be getting closer to this
definition of creating a successful colony breeding program.
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FALLOW GREEN-CHEEKED CONURE
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BUDGIES
“A salt-based mineral block like Olsson’s

007 might have the added bonus that
it would also cause the birds to drink
more of their medicated water. There is
so much more to learn about Budgies’
eating habits. “
CALCIUM IN BUDGIES’
LIVES By Don Burke OAM
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C
alcium is one of the most critical since limestone is uncommon amongst the calcium blocks, but in other aviaries they
of all dietary needs in budgies. It acid soils and rocks of Australia, mineral never eat any calcium blocks, cuttlefish or
is poorly understood, and many sources of dietary calcium are not likely shellgrit put out for them. In these aviaries
breeders (myself included) have often to be common. Bush Budgies have never the hens in the past tended to “fade away”
got it all wrong. Getting calcium wrong is been recorded eating limestone deposits in (that is, after a round or two of eggs, they
disastrous; just some of the problems that the wild. die). Since I started using liquid calcium,
can be caused are: the hens are fine.
• Rickets Like my Gouldian Finches, my Bush
• Splayed legs Budgies seem to eat some things from WHAT SHOULD BREEDERS DO?
• Broken bones the soil on their aviary floor. I have no idea Well, let’s look at the bad news first. It is
• Droopy wings what it is that they eat and I know of no well established that all birds, including
• Egg-binding in hens study on what their crop contents are after Budgies, do not seem to digest much of the
• Fits feeding on the ground. Obviously all soils calcium from minerals such as limestone,
• Death. everywhere contain various minerals, but lime blocks or even from cuttlefish bone.
no one has looked at Budgies’ crops to Most of these forms of calcium seem to
So, let’s go back to basics - wild budgies. assay the contents (see discussion at the pass through the birds and you simply get
Budgies have never really been studied end). Dr Sarah Pryke working with Mike poo full of incompletely digested calcium.
comprehensively in the wild. Little is known Fidler has done research on the contents of In addition, cuttlefish bone is full of bacteria
of their diet. Some bits and pieces from Gouldians’ crops. This is very much worth which are not good for Budgies’ health. No
other parrot studies help a little though. reading. My Gouldians now relish chicken studies exist on what damage the bacteria
Seed-eating Parrots are known to eat pellets, particularly when they have babies. in cuttlefish do to Budgies but rotting
a very wide range of non-seed parts of They will also literally kill for eggshells. seafood is well known for causing stomach
plants; they usually eat bits of over 100 upsets (and sometimes death) in humans
species of shrubs, trees, etc. It seems My Bush Budgies are very erratic at eating and other animals.
likely that budgies get calcium from new calcium blocks or cuttlefish or shellgrit,
shoots on some plants or perhaps even indicating a lack of behavioural adaptation When Budgies eat others’ poo, it’s thought
from young bark. It is possible that they in the wild to eating minerals. Some of my that this inoculates the guts of the poo
get calcium from mineral deposits, but Bush Budgies eventually learnt to consume eaters with beneficial probiotics from the

When Budgies eat others’ poo, it’s thought that this inoculates the Research has proven that liquid calcium products which also
guts of the poo eaters with beneficial probiotics from the pooing contain Vitamin D3 are by far the best source of available
birds. It could also be a source of semi-digested calcium which calcium for all birds including Budgies.
Budgies break down even more the second time around
pooing birds. It could also be a source are identical to female dinosaurs (all birds eye lids and beak area) produce large
of semi-digested calcium which Budgies are in fact true, ridgy didge Dinosaurs - that amounts of Vitamin D3. They produce
break down even more the second time is right, Dinosaurs are not extinct). Many 30 times more Vitamin D3 precursor
around (and it can obviously also transmit dinosaurs and most birds have hollow chemicals on featherless skin than on the
many diseases from Budgie to Budgie). bones. Air from the lungs goes beyond the skin underneath feathers. Once UVB light
lungs into the air sacs and the hollow bones. hits those bare areas, lots of Vitamin D3 is
WHAT IS THE BEST SOURCE OF This makes the breathing far more efficient manufactured. Birds really only need about
CALCIUM? and the body lighter in weight. But not all 30 minutes of direct sunlight per day to
Research has proven that liquid calcium of their bones are hollow. Longerbones like form all of the vitamin D3 that they need.
products which also contain Vitamin D3 the leg bones are full of marrow just like Sunlight that has passed through glass,
are by far the best source of available ours… Well, not quite. Part of the marrow clear plastic or clear fibreglass is useless
calcium for all birds including Budgies. turns into calcium storage in the lead-up for Vitamin D3 production. Aviary or bird
Ideally, these supplements should be to egg laying. A type of soft bony material room lights that produce UVB light (eg
fed to hens in particular at least a month forms in the marrow area and it is called Sylvania Reptistar tubes) make up for the
prior to commencing breeding each year medullary bone. This is a calcium reservoir missing sunlight. These tubes, however,
and also while she is breeding. There are for use in egg shell manufacture. only emit UVB light for 6 months, so either
Old Husbands’ Tales about liquid calcium tag the tubes with the installation date or
damaging Budgies’ livers. This appears to So, much (but not all) of the eggs laid are write it in your diary so that you can replace
be nonsense. While any food or medicine coated with the calcium-based shell made them at 6 months. Note that at 6 months,
can kill an animal if taken to excess, normal by stripping calcium from the medullary the lights still put out light, but fail to put out
dosages of liquid calcium are harmless bone in the hen’s skeleton. The calcium UVB light.
to Budgies. The stories of liver damage does not go from food to egg shell, much
caused by excess calcium appear to be just of it goes from food to marrow in the bones Supplementation with dietary Vitamin D3
myths. Budgies may not really need a lot and then to egg shells. is very useful to help calcium absorption.
of grit for digestion either (see discussion It is possible to over-dose with Vitamin D3
below). Since they hull their seeds, they Thus, the hens must have their calcium supplements, but if you use the products as
may not need so much grit in the gizzard to reserves topped up some weeks prior to per the label this is most unlikely to occur.
break down the tough outer coating of the pairing up. The hens must be randy, too. The dire warnings given by inexperienced
seeds. Pigeons and poultry, being unable You must plug into the natural cycle and breeders on forums and on Facebook are
to hull their seeds, however, do need grit to rhythm of your hens. When a hen is ready best ignored.
assist in digestion. to lay eggs, she is aggressive, sexually
flirtatious, nest-hole fixated and is also Shortage of Vitamin D3 and Calcium can
(While on the subject of myths, Budgies do fixated on chewing wood, etc. At this stage cause:
not produce crop milk either, even though she will start laying down calcium ready 1. Head twitching, poor co-ordination or
pigeons do.) Notwithstanding all of this, for egg laying. Put up a hen too early, and even full-blown seizures. Unusual behavior,
I still make iodised calcium blocks and her calcium reserves will fail. Take care to irritability and aggression can also be seen.
shellgrit constantly available to most of my select hens for breeding that are agro, are 2. Egg binding or deformed or rough shelled
Budgies, just in case. At the end of the day, chewing the perches and trying to grab the eggs. This can kill hens. This can also lead
the Budgies probably know what is best for nearest male. to hens being very prone to broken bones
them. such as shoulder or wing bones.
VITAMIN D3
WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT HENS? This is the most important chemical for 3. Rickets is where the bird is stunted and
All hens of all species of birds are totally healthy birds. Contrary to what you may has bent legs, feet or wings. Broken bones
different to all female mammals. But they read, birds’ feet and legs (and perhaps are also very common as is the sudden

UNLESS you get the exact ratios of certain
elements correct. The precise ratios of
calcium to phosphorus to copper are critical.
Sadly, no work has been done on the exact
ratios for Budgies. A general calcium to
phosporus ratio of 2:1 is considered ideal
for most birds. However, seed mixes are
often as bad as 1:37 in terms of these
chemicals. In the wild, it is assumed that
Budgies balance this ratio very precisely by
eating all sorts of plants etc. Later on in life,
exhibition Budgies raised with bad ratios of
these chemicals are very prone to arthritis
(joint disease) from the same causes. The
faster a baby grows, the smaller the margin
for error in the ratios of the key elements.
That is, wild or pet shop Budgies rarely
get these problems, but the much faster
growing giant exhibition Budgies get them
very commonly.
6. Severe calcium deficiency can cause

paralysis and often death of previously
If you use finger drawers filled with mineral mixes you will almost certainly see your wire healthy birds, especially adult females. A
cage fronts rust at the point of attachment rapid feeding of a liquid calcium & Vitamin
D3 mix + UVB light exposure may help.
7. General lack of reproductive success,

eg failure to lay eggs or even failure to
enter the nest box can also be caused by
calcium or Vitamin D3 deficiencies. Vitamin
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Vitamin D3 used to be classified as a fat

soluble vitamin. It is now (much more
correctly) classified as a steroid hormone.
As a hormone it drives much of the immune
systems in all animals including humans
and Budgies. It is also essential for calcium
absorption in both humans and Budgies.
With the construction of aviaries and bird

rooms where Budgies get no direct sunlight,
catastrophes are just around the corner.
To repeat, Budgies need sunlight that has
not passed through any clear material, not
even glass. The reason is that UVB light,
the bit that helps form Vitamin D3 will not
travel through glass, clear plastic etc.
Natural sunlight or UVB light from Sylvania
I am certain that wild Budgies would behave in exactly the same way in balancing their Reptistar tubes is by far the best way to
diets. This is precisely the sort of research that we need to commission on Budgies so produce Vitamin D3. Dietary supplements,
that we can significantly improve their feeding in captivity. while useful, are nowhere near as good.
Please note that Vitamin D3 naturally
death of babies (this can relate to phosphorus deficiency as well).
formed from sunlight (or from UVB lights)
never causes Vitamin D3 poisoning.
4. Splayed legs or droopy wings in babies can be a mild form of rickets. Chicks absorb a
THE BOTTOM LINE
lot of their earfy calcium from their own egg shell while they are still in the shell. If the shell
is deficient in calcium the chick may be in trouble before birth.
For health and reproductive success with
5. Both 3 & 4 above can also be caused by genetic factors which make everything much your Budgies, you need:
worse. While some scientists just describe this vaguely as “genetic factors”, there is much 1. Daily exposure to either direct sunlight
known about it. In high response varieties of meat chickens, (meat) pigs and thoroughbred or UVB lights for at least 3 hours. Each bird
race horses, bone and cartilage disorders are very common. Varieties of animals such as only needs about ½ hour, but it may be in
some chickens, dogs, pigs, horses and show Budgies that are selected for VERY RAPID a shaded part of the cage or aviary for part
GROWTH rates while young are particularly prone to Developmental Orthopaedic Disease of the day.
(DOD).
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All birds are supposed to need grit or
stones for their gizzards to be able to grind
up food. This makes it hard to understand
why many of my Bush Budgies often
won’t touch shellgrit or cuttlefish bones
in captivity. The answer lies in the fact
that the grit that Budgies need and use is
sand, not shellgrit. I have totally deprived
Bush Budgies of shellgrit, calcium blocks
and cuttlefish bones and their breeding
results were unaffected (they were fed
liquid calcium prior to and during this test).
Shellgrit does not contain sand which may
be what smaller birds would be looking
for. Maybe Budgies are simply picking out
sand particles when they pick at soil on the
ground, although it is very likely that they
are also after trace elements like copper,
iron, magnesium etc.
There is sand in limestone, but limestone

is uncommon in Australia, which has
mostly acid soils. All of my show Budgies
General lack of reproductive success, eg failure to lay eggs or even failure to enter the are in cages or aviaries with sand on the
nest box can also be caused by calcium or Vitamin D3 deficiencies. floors. Many fellow breeders and some
vets advise against this practice. Modern
DISCUSSION
3. Hens need a 2 or 3 days a week liquid science tells us that Budgies store grit (ie
calcium vitamin D3 mix in the weeks usually sand) in their gizzard for 2-3 years:
I am certain that wild Budgies would behave
leading up to egg laying and throughout the that is, that new grit is rarely needed. If
in exactly the same way in balancing their
breeding season. you are confused or outraged, Google “grit
diets. This is precisely the sort of research
usage in birds’ diets”.
that we need to commission on Budgies
4. Supplementing the birds’ feeding with so that we can significantly improve their
calcium blocks is fine, but use the iodine feeding in captivity. I have noticed both
Precisely which seeds Budgies eat in the
versions of the blocks. Iodine seems to get wild has never been properly studied. Dr
my show Budgies and my Bush Budgies
hens to become sexually active. The blocks Sonia Tidemann from CSIRO studied
chewing the stems of many plants to
Gouldian Finches’ diet in the wild mostly
aid in beak shaping which is a lifelong task extract the stem juices - for a desert bird
for Parrots. by identifying seeds visible through the
this makes sense as water is scarce in
very thin skin on their crops. It turned out
deserts, but I bet that these stem juices
to be mostly seeds of Sorghum intrans
5. When using general Vitamin and Mineral are also a significant source of nutrients.
(depending on the time of the year).
supplements, use those with higher rates So we need to offer as wide a range of
Perhaps a similar study needs to be done
of Vitamin D3, such as Vetafarm’s Soluvite (safe) foods as we can - including the
with Budgies. Sorghum intrans is a very
D Breeder. In this article I am indebted to plants’ soft stems which are full of the
hard seed that is very complex to hull and
Dr. Michael David Stanford for his scholarly nutrient-laden sap. Some excellent plants
it could be that the wild seeds that Bush
thesis for the Royal College of Veterinary are: tree lucerne, amaranth, endive, gum
Budgies eat are very tough to eat also,
Surgeons on Calcium Metabolism in Grey tree branches, lemon-scented tea tree
requiring extra sand in the gizzard for
Parrots: the effect of husbandry (August branches, apple, beetroot, silverbeet
rasping. Domesticated seeds on the other
2005). (particularly the stems), beans, peas,
hand are generally much softer and easier
carrot, sweet corn, winter grass, summer
to digest. Obviously birds like Parrots and
HORSES grass, panic veldt grass, Guinea grass,
Finches, which hull their seeds before
chickweed, green seed heads of Budgie
At the risk of sounding silly, here follows swallowing them, have less problems
seeds, barnyard grass (maybe plant some
information on wild horse nutrition by digesting seeds than pigeons and chickens
of Barry & Terese Ryan’s Greens & Grains
Dr John Kohnke- in my opinion, the which swallow the seeds whole.
seed mix), spinach, etc.
leading horse nutritionist in the world:
“Observations of wild American Mustang One thing not covered so far in this article
Some veterinarians have argued against
horses to determine their grazing habits using sand on aviary floors on the basis
is general minerals for Budgies. My birds
indicated that they roam over large areas that sick Budgies often gorge on sand
love Olsson’s 007 mineral blocks, these
of native pasture and naturally select a when they are sick - the assumption being
are salt based blocks for horses containing
balanced diet by seeking out a number of that this is bad for them. A much smarter
molasses, calcium, phosphorus, iodine &
plant species. When these species were thought is that the sick Budgies are possibly
potassium - I break them up into smaller
looking for minerals usually found in soils to
scientifically analysed to determine their lumps. The trouble is that all salt licks
aid them in their recovery. These minerals
nutrient profile, including mineral and will rust your metal parts in your cages
are lacking in sand - so perhaps feeding
trace-mineral content, it was found that & aviaries, including: galvanized piping,
them a good quality mineral mix might help
the horses selected plants which provided galvanized wire mesh and metal cage
them get better. A salt-based mineral block
a balanced and adequate diet. This is in fronts. The same is true of all bird mineral
like Olsson’s 007 might have the added
contrast to domesticated horses grazing on mixes that I have tried. If you use finger
bonus that it would also cause the birds to
‘improved’ high yield pastures containing drawers filled with mineral mixes you will
drink more of their medicated water.
2-3 plant species which can deny a horse almost certainly see your wire cage fronts
the natural selection of a wide range of rust at the point of attachment.
There is so much more to learn about
THE NITTY GRITTY ON GRIT
pasture species to balance its diet.” Budgies’ eating habits.

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BIRDKEEPING
“The way forward is to keep lovebirds in as

natural a situation as possible, making sure
that they are warm and comfortable at all
times, and are fit and healthy by providing
them with a good diet and enough flying
room.”
Preventing Aggression
Pauline James
P ugnacious, violent and even

murderous are all words that have
been used to describe peach-faced
lovebirds, but Pauline James says it’s
down to how you house them.
But it is not all doom and gloom for the
male, and a compatible pair of peach-
faced lovebirds actually show each other
much affection – hence their name. They
will spend a lot of their time mutually
all the lovebirds into the colony flight at
the same time, so that none of the birds
feel the need to defend “their” territory from
interlopers.
preening, chewing and playing in the willow Give a newly formed colony a few weeks
Acrimony within a lovebird flight usually branches, and in quieter moments they will to settle into their accommodation before
only occurs because of the way the take a nap snuggled up together. putting up the nest-boxes. As well as your
occupants are being housed and looked birds benefiting from the exercise and
after. It’s not that the lovebirds are showing
Bonded is better sunshine prior to the breeding season,
If several pairs of lovebirds are to be kept it will also give you time to observe the
unacceptable levels of aggression for no
in a colony, there is even more opportunity pairs. Much information can be gleaned
apparent reason, as is usually presumed.
for aggression to erupt, so it is important by closely watching how they interact at
It is completely natural for a peach-faced
that each pair of lovebirds is fully bonded this stage, and if necessary, any trouble-
hen to be the dominant partner in a before they are put into the aviary together. makers can be removed before nesting
pairing, and for the male to be placid and The easiest way of bonding a new pairing, begins.
subservient, to the point that sometimes once they have shown initial interest in
she won’t even allow the male in the nest- each other, is to keep them together in a Never try to breed two different species of
box at night during the breeding season. cage for several months. Always release lovebird in the same aviary. Apart from not

tending to be very tolerant of one another,
in my opinion, breeding hybrids are most
undesirable.
These mixed-gene individuals should

never be passed on to other breeders,
since the youngsters that they produce will
also not be birds of pure genes, and have
the potential to spoil many generations of
pure species lovebirds.
Minimum sizes
One of the main reasons for aggression
and problems occurring is that an aviary
is over-crowded. Four pairs of lovebirds
require an outside flight measuring 2.7m
x 1.8m x 1.8m high, with adjoining inside
accommodation 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.8m high. It is completely natural for a peach-faced hen to be the dominant partner in a pairing,
Although the outdoor flight space is and for the male to be placid and subservient, to the point that sometimes she won’t
important, it is the indoor space, where even allow the male in the nest-box at night during the breeding season.
the lovebirds retreat to at night out of the
breeding season, which actually dictates
the number of birds that can be safely
housed together.
If the birds have no inside housing, this can

also be the cause of much unrest, when
their basic needs and comfort levels in
winter are seriously compromised.
Even in a bigger aviary than this, no more

than four pairs should be housed together.
The more birds that there are in a flight, the
more chaotic and potentially hazardous
it will become. It is tempting to think that
perhaps you could squeeze in just one
more pair, but once all these pairs breed
and start fledging four to six chicks each,
numbers in the flight rapidly proliferate.
The more youngsters there are trying to
find their feet, the greater the likelihood that
attacks or fatalities will occur.
Breeding conditions
It should also be taken into account that
lovebirds become very territorial when
breeding. As a result, they need to be
allocated as much personal space as If several pairs of lovebirds are to be kept in a colony, there is even more opportunity for
possible. The easiest way to do this is aggression to erupt, so it is important that each pair of lovebirds is fully bonded before
to provide groupings, consisting of two they are put into the aviary together.
nesting boxes and at least one roosting
box, as far away from each other as hung at the same height, and should be similar in design and appearance. This will
possible. This way adult pairings will be prevent the most dominant hens from fighting over the highest box or what they consider
far more relaxed and won’t feel the need to be the most advantageous grouping of boxes. It is also important to hang the boxes at
to be forever defending their territory, and least 15cm from the top of the flight. This will give the birds enough headroom to be able
as a result, they will be far more tolerant of to perch on top of the boxes, but keep them away from the heat of the roof.
neighbouring pairs.
The way forward is to keep lovebirds in as natural a situation as possible, making sure
When the chicks first fledge and are that they are warm and comfortable at all times, and are fit and healthy by providing them
learning to fly, they very easily become with a good diet and enough flying room. This way they will be content, happy and relaxed
disoriented. They will find it much easier to and will never have any need to show aggression.
cope and find their way back to their nest-
box, if they have a good-sized area of the Dinnertime squabbles
flight to aim for. This helps them to avoid Food pots can be a source of potential antagonism between lovebirds and ideally in
landing on another family’s nest-box, and a colony flight the feeding trays should be placed in two separate positions, within the
be met with hostility. inside accommodation; otherwise, a dominant hen can sometimes commandeer the food
and water bowls, seriously intimidating youngsters when they first fledge, and sometimes
Each grouping of nest-boxes should be prevent them from feeding and drinking.

SOFTBILL
“This bulbul has a medium gray body, jet

black head, subtle rounded black crest and
a distinct white patch over the ear coverts;
hence the name. Feet and legs are mottled
dark gray/brown.”
Breeding the White-eared

Bulbul
(Pycnonotus leucotis)
By Sally Huntington
A re you aware the white–eared

bulbul is monitoring the goings-on
in Afghanistan? Few people know
this handsome, precocious softbill is
flitting about the desert-dry lowlands from
reference to a ‘bulbul’ until everyone is sure
which one they are discussing. This article
is about the white-eared, P. leucotis.
This bulbul has a medium gray body, jet

out of tight areas. They can hover in place
for 5-8 seconds, hawking insects, and will
catch small things tossed to them in mid-
air. No flying insect makes it through a
bulbul flight.
Afghanistan, south throughout Pakistan, black head, subtle rounded black crest and
Iran, Iraq, all around the Persian Gulf and a distinct white patch over the ear coverts; They amuse themselves (and onlookers)
the Gulf of Oman, as far west as Bahrain, hence the name. Feet and legs are mottled by tossing and catching small paper clip
and as far east as the Northern parts of dark gray/brown. sized items. One hand-raised male (‘Ali-
India. bulbul’) has me trained. He flies to me with
An adult is 18cm long from tail tip to beak the paper clip, or other shiny object. It has
Overall Description tip. The tail is jet black, 3-6mm white tips on become my job to hide it and switch it from
There are over 137 species of the bulbul the end of the feathers visible from above hand to hand. His job is to keep tract of the
family; Pycnonotidae. The more common and below. Oddly, this bulbul, as with the object, pecking at the hand he believes it
name, white–eared (Pycnonotus leucotis) white spectacled, sometimes called ‘yellow- is hidden in. If he picks the empty hand, he
is often confused with the white-cheeked vented bulbul’, (P. xanthopygos) has bright immediately goes to the other hand.
(Pycnonotus leucogeny) a much larger distinct yellow feathers in the vent area,
Himalayan bulbul with a very pronounced visible only from below and behind. Sex, Birds and ‘oo-toodle-oo’
crest. (Beaman & Madge, Handbook of These birds are sexually monomorphic.
Bird Identification for Europe and Western This is a very personable bird with size and The male courtship includes an eye-
Paleartic, 1998). behaviors similar to a Pekin Robin. They are catching display whereby he leans forward
bright, cheerful, busy, inquisitive, sociable and down, with both wings held up over his
The Latin name is required to insure written and quick to connect and tolerate people. back, tips almost touching. He maintains
accuracy and some form of additional Like other bulbuls they are excellent flyers, this for about 10 seconds, then stands
identification must accompany any quick to dart about and maneuver in and upright and expresses a “oo-toodle-oo”

song. During the song, he puffs up his body
feathers and moves his wings slowly and
deliberately, (as though he were paddling
through water) sometimes for up to 30
seconds.
Both sexes exhibit a general greeting with

the ‘oo-toodle-oo’ song, minus the display.
Both sexes will cluck what appears to be a
repeated alarm similar to the Pekin Robins
‘pit-pit-pit-pit’ sound.
Set-up for settling in

Living in moderate climate San Diego, I
set the birds up in one of nine 1500x 180
x 215 m covered outdoor flights. These
flights have numerous species of finches
and softbills visible to one another through
8×1.5 cm wire mesh. I keep the cement
block floor covered with about 5 cm of
easily replaceable sand. I rotate potted
plants such as Ficus benjamina; small
fuchsia trees & various cape honey suckle
plants. My eventual breeding-pair shared
their flight with a breeding pair of African The only aggressiveness that took place seemed to be after the juveniles fledged. The
Red-headed finches and four juvenile pair of African redheaded finches that were previously ‘okay’, was suddenly not allowed
buttonquail bottom-cleaners. within 4 feet of the fledged chicks.
Food & Water, Water & Food

I believe there should always be at least
two sources of water for any flight and a
non-spoiling dry-food (I prefer ZuPreem
Cockatiel Fruit Blend Breeder Diet Pellets,
in a gravity feeder) constantly available
as ‘snacks’, especially if something
compromises the perishable daily
food (weather change, sudden insect
appearance, owner delay, etc).
Note: Like Pekin Robins, bulbuls swallow

ZuPreem whole.
For water supply, I prefer a 25cm round,
2.5cm deep dish on the ground for bathing
and ‘backup’ water. This is changed almost
every day. A 750ml gravity flow Lyxit
bottle is hung on the door, re-supplied
and changed as required. The constant
supply of dry (ZuPreem) for ‘snacks’ hangs
midway in the flight.
Daily they received hard-boiled egg with

Vionate vitamins, meal worms, gator-aid
soaked ZuPreem pellets with Nekton-MSA
and Nekton tonic-1, and fruit as available,
such as banana, orange or apple slices,
grapes and mango.
(Note – Nekton-MSA is ½ tsp per 750ml

of gator-aid. Tonic-1 is 1 tablespoon per
750ml of gator-aid.)
The hard-boiled egg (shells included) &

mealworms are ‘served’ in one 5 x 2.5 x
5cm cup, hung on the door. The Vionate
vitamins are sprinkled with one teaspoon
per hardboiled egg, ala Robert Black.
Soaked ZuPreem pellets and fruit-of-the- I believe there should always be at least two sources of water for any flight and a non-
day, in a separate container are also on the spoiling dry-food.

hour, (except at night) until it fledged.
Housekeeping and tracking.

Like many softbills, one indicator of a
correct diet is that the droppings are
incased in a clear membrane that is easy
for the parents (or me) to remove from the
nest. Feeding as above, and maintaining a
temperature (use of reptile heater) in the
chick’s nest at 36/37 degrees seemed to
be all that was necessary to maintain this
indicator that all was going well.
Aggressiveness
The only aggressiveness that took place
seemed to be after the juveniles fledged.
The pair of African redheaded finches that
Both sexes exhibit a general greeting with the ‘oo-toodle-oo’ song, minus the display. were previously ‘okay’, was suddenly not
Both sexes will cluck what appears to be a repeated alarm similar to the Pekin Robins allowed within a meter or so of the fledged
‘pit-pit-pit-pit’ sound. chicks. The bulbuls would chase, but never
attack or harm the redheads.
door. size to the two I left with the parents.
At this point I removed the finches and their
Although finch seed & millet were always Baby diet chicks but left the quail, which the bulbul
available for the other birds and the quail Initially, the parents primarily feed their seemed to ignore. When the juvenile
in the flight, I never observed the bulbuls chicks mealworms. I continued 250-300 bulbuls attained adult plumage, (around
consume either. large mealworms a day to the parents for four months) I noted the parents would
the two chicks. After about 1 week, I saw chase them about the flight, but, as with
As with most soft-bills, in the spring, I up them also carry and feed soaked pellets. the redheads, would not ‘attack’ or injure.
the number of meal worms from around 25 The chicks fledged the end of June, about I removed the young, rather than chance
a day to around 250, to stimulate breeding.
COPING WITH CUNNING RATS
15 days after hatching. They were easy injury.
to tell from the parents, as the young had
Nesting gray head and tails, were half the size of When the first clutch was four weeks old,
In April 2001, I made a ‘howdy cage’ ala the parents and were in heavy pinfeather. the parents laid two more eggs in the
Edith Pendleton’s Brazilian Cardinal style Initially they were very inactive, just sitting original immaculate nest. While one sat
as published in the AFA Watchbird circa and waiting for the next feeding time. eggs, the other fed the existing young.
1997. This consists of a 38 x 31 x 31cm Only one of the second clutch hatched. (I
wire cage, covered with green shade cloth, I become a parent removed the un-hatched egg, which proved
open entirely on the front side. I wedged I gave the chicks the same basic diet as did to have been infertile, when I banded the
a large wicker cup-nest into the bottom the parents but it was necessary to adjust hatched chick, at 3 days). By this time, the
wire of the howdy-cage and spread two it somewhat due its small size and its need first clutch appeared to be feeding on their
handfuls of coconut fibre throughout. for high protein. For instance, for the first own.
two days, I fed every 15-20 minutes. As
By mid May they were carrying around with other softbills I have raised, I did NOT The Nursery Scale
coconut fibers and courting. In early June, feed at night, leaving the chick in the warm Whenever I treat an ill bird or begin to
they were sitting on three light-beige- dark nest (see below) for up to nine hours. hand raise one, I begin a record of weight,
coloured eggs, with multi-shaped speckles During the day, I ‘gutted’ one large in grams, that I monitor as treatment
similar in size and shape to course ground mealworm per feeding time and finger-fed progresses. Small gram scales are
pepper. these ‘parts’ straight to the begging beak, available at most bird marts.
sometimes mixed with small hard-boiled
Parenting egg chunks. The next 15-minute feeding For this chick, I kept the following records.
Both parents took turns incubating the time I would feed a Cockatiel ZuPreem Date Weight/grams Notes
eggs. While one sat eggs, the other would pellet soaked as described above. The 6-20 6.4 Began hand feeding,
roost nearby, posturing by flapping and pellet was hand fed whole to provide peeled
carrying-on when I got too close to the nest. protein and liquid. Because of the need for 6-21 7.9 worms, & ZuPreem
Although I did inspect closely, they never a high-protein diet, fruit was not introduced 6-22 10.6
became aggressive toward me, beyond to the chick until he fledged. 6-23 14.4
threats and posturing. They tolerated me 6-24 16.0
banding the young, (NFSS K band) at three As a rule, the chick would ‘beg’ for food 6-25 19.5 First whole mealworm.
days. and I would feed until the begging stopped 6-26 21.0
and it turned away. In the beginning, this 6-27 22.6
The chicks hatched on June 17th, 15 days ‘turn-away’ behavior was after 1 pellet or 6-28 22.8 are fledged. Pm perched
after the first egg was laid. Since they were ½ mealworm. After 3-5 days, it took two on side of nest to sleep.
new parents I was afraid they might not pellets and a whole mealworm to get the 6-29 23.9
care properly for the young. Cautiously, ‘turn-away’. In a sense, the chick told me 6-30 23.1 Can fly across room, 15
at three days old, I took one chick to hand when it had enough. feet.
raise, leaving the parents two birds. The 3 7-1 24.5
day-old-chick weighed 6.4 grams; similar in After two days or so, I began to feed every 7-2 24.7

7-3 25.8 began bathing behavior
7-4 27.7
7-5 28.8
7-6 30.6 nibbling on soaked
ZuPreem
7-7 31.0
A Third clutch!
When the 2nd clutch, single chick was 4
weeks old, the parents again laid eggs.
This time, neither of the parents seemed
interested in continuing to care for the
fledged chick as they had with the first
clutch. This single chick did not fair well
after fledging and I decided to observe the
behavior. It became very thin, as though it
was not being fed. It died at five weeks old.
The last clutch again had three eggs, all of
which hatched, fledged and are healthy.
After this third clutch, the parents did not

nest again even though I did not disturb
the set-up, including I continued the
250-mealworm count. With parents and
some young, I can’t say if they stopped
nesting because of the presence of so many
young, of fewer mealworms per capita, or if
it was ‘that time of the year.’ (It was at this
point I observed the chasing behavior and
removed the older fledglings).
Overall
I am very pleased to have had the
experience of successfully breeding this
relatively unknown bird.
Some unanswered questions:

• Because they have been ‘sighted’ in the They are bright, cheerful, busy, inquisitive, sociable and quick to connect and tolerate
cold climates of Pakistan and Afghanistan, people.
it would be interesting to see if and when
they migrate, or if the young make it
through the tough winters in those areas.
• Did they stop nesting because of the

lower relative mealworm count or relatively
high population?
• Because of the ‘chasing’ behavior toward

their own fledged young, now in adult
plumage, it appears as though they would
not tolerate a colony situation in my size
flights.
• What is the lifespan of this bulbul? My

oldest bird is at least 6 years and is still an
active and healthy male.
References
Bates & Busenbark, Finches and Softbill
birds. 1970
Beaman & Madge, Handbook of Bird
Identification for Europe and Western
Paleartic, 1998.
Black, Robert G. Avian Nutrition, 1999
(signed edition).
Fleming, Robert. L. Sr. and Jr. and Lain, Image by: Kookherdbird.com. They can hover in place for 5-8 seconds, hawking insects,
S.B. Birds of Nepal. With reference to and will catch small things tossed to them in mid-air. No flying insect makes it through a
Kashmir and Sikkim, 1976. (Signed edition) bulbul flight.

CANARIES
“At an age of about 21 days, the
young canary birds leave the nest,
start clumsily to move around
in the cage, but proceed in
coordinating their movements and
start to feed themselves on egg
food and seeds.”
Breeding Canaries
COPING WITH CUNNING RATS
Article by Beauty of
C
birds
anaries have been raised in caught in the nesting material as they leave Yorkshire Canary). In addition to the normal
colder climates for centuries the nest. When that happens, they often cage accessories, such as perches, seed
and those coming from colder end up pulling the nesting material - and and water dishes, and sand or newspaper
areas have grown to tolerate the cold any eggs or chicks on or in it - out of the to cover the cage floor, there should be a
quite well. However, when acquiring nest. device for making it easy to the canaries to
canaries, it is very important to find out the build the nest, and a crib that contains hemp
environmental conditions they were kept LIZARD CANARY CHICKS or burlap. Canary nest cups are available
in. They should be slowly acclimatized to AVIARY BREEDING: at the pet store and readily accepted by
lower - or higher temperatures - over a If kept in an aviary environment, they the canaries. However, do try to stay away
period of time. should be protected from draft and rain, from the “flimsy” ones that fall down easily.
of course. Covered aviaries are preferable There is nothing sadder than broken fertile
One should also keep in mind that newly as they protect your canaries from the eggs at the bottom of the cage or the aviary
acquired birds are going through the stress droppings of any wild birds perching on due to that happening. The flimsy ones
of moving to a new home. Their immune your aviary. don’t last long either. You may think you are
system will be compromised for some saving money, but you really aren’t - due
time and special care needs to be taken to Bird droppings can be infected with to the loss of eggs or chicks and constant
protect them from draft and cold. New birds parasites, or bacteria and viruses. replacement cost of these cups. Of course,
need to be quarantined from the existing Additionally, wild birds often carry mites. if you are a little handy and find ways to
birds for at least a month to protect both the You really don’t want to introduce any of attach them securely - then why not.
existing breeding stock from an introduced that in your aviary.
disease, and to give the new canary Whenever you plan to breed, you should
time to recover and build up its immune CAGE BREEDING: be sure to have enough room in your cages
system, which will be lowered initially due If you prefer to breed your canaries indoors, for the little birds even after they are grown
to the stress of being placed into a new choose a bright area. Sufficient daylight is to be independent.
environment. important for their health and well-being,
as well as to bring them into breeding BREEDING CANARIES
Before the breeding season, it’s a good condition when it’s that time. SETTING UP CANARIES
idea to trim the hen’s vent area cleanly (to The cage should be a minimum of about FOR BREEDING:
increase the chance of fertilization. Also 60 x 40 x 40 centimetres (or even bigger The male and female birds are placed in
trim the nails since long nails tend to get for the larger canary breeds, such as the the breeding cage in the breeding season,

which tends to begin in the second half of
September. Soon the hen begins to build
a nest. In most cases, they will breed in
open cup nests - sometimes even carrying
nesting material to their food dish, if she
decides that this is a good place to raise
a family.
Cup nests are commercially available, but

they tend to be quite flimsy, hang down to
a point where the eggs or chicks might fall
out, or might fall down altogether. If you find
a good, sturdy cup nest - that is the way to
go for most canaries. However, some may
accept a closed nest - in the absence of a
suitable open cup nest. This is preferable,
as eggs or chicks are less likely to fall out.
At the onset of the breeding season, the
male starts courting the hen. If she is ready
and willing, she crouches down and they
mate. In a day, seldom two-day intervals,
the hen lays four to five blue-green, brown
speckled eggs. After 13 to 14 days of
incubating, with the hen sitting on the nest,
the tiny little canaries hatch out.
For the first few days, regular (scalded)

milk mixed with Hi-Protein baby cereal in a Whenever you plan to breed, you should be sure to have enough room in your cages for
soupy consistency works well. After about the little birds even after they are grown to be independent.
4 days, egg food can be provided (the
youngest of birds can’t tolerate egg yolk
very well).
After those initial few days, you can

provide egg-food to your birds, in addition
to the normal seeds. You can mix your
own nestling food using hard-boiled eggs,
mashed - including its shell (for extra
calcium) - mixing it with soaked whole
wheat bread and maybe with grated carrots.
Nesting food is available at the store, which
can also be mixed with egg. To four cups
of dry nestling food, add one pound grated
carrots, and one dozen grated hard boiled
eggs. Chop the eggs in a food processor
shells and all. This is for about fifty feeding
hens. Boil the eggs for twelve to fourteen
minutes to ensure that no fowl diseases
are transmitted to the canaries.
This mixture is given in an amount that

the birds will eat in one hour. All birds
get one treat cup per day of this egg mix.
The supply for birds with feeding young is
constantly renewed during the day. The
nestling food with egg spoils very rapidly,
particularly during the summer. It would be
If you prefer to breed your canaries indoors, choose a bright area. Sufficient daylight is
best to prepare the egg mix fresh every
important for their health and well-being, as well as to bring them into breeding condition
day. If this is not possible, refrigerate any
when it’s that time.
excess immediately.
NOTE: The feeding of eggs is best limited leave the nest, start clumsily to move around in the cage, but proceed in coordinating their
to the breeding season since overfeeding movements and start to feed themselves on egg food and seeds.
can result in health problems. Stop feeding
egg food once the chicks are able to crack The nestlings will excrete over the edge of the nest and the nest is likely to get soiled
shells. (particularly along the rim of the nest). In order to keep the chicks in a sanitary environment
(and one that is free of mites), it may be necessary to exchange the dirty nest for a
Canaries are usually good parents and clean one. In order to minimize stress on the parents, have it all ready - to expedite the
both parents take care of the chicks, which exchange of the nests.
they feed for about three weeks. At an age
of about 21 days, the young canary birds As soon as they are fully weaned, the young canaries should be separated from their
parents.

POTENTIAL BREEDING them all back in her nest. She will now usually dies in shell.
PROBLEMS incubate all the eggs at the same time, so
FEATHER PLUCKING: all the eggs hatch at about the same time. Silver Lizard Canaries From the results
In adults, this is most commonly caused This will give all birds an equal chance. below it can be seen that you will not get
by overcrowding. Increase the available They are all the same size and strong. This any more live crested chicks by breeding
space per bird. will greatly reduce the chance of losing the crested to crested, therefore this is not
younger chicks.” recommended.
Occasionally, a canary will start plucking Crested (Top Knots) and Uncrested
their chicks. Sometimes they do it after SEXING CANARIES: (Plainheads) Pairings:
Experienced breeders can often identify •Plainhead × Plainhead will produce 100%
the chicks have fledged (or are close to
the gender of adult birds. Other than the Plainhead young.
fledging) and they are eager to get started
obvious - their song - there are some •Plainhead × Crested will produce 50%
on a new clutch. If there is no suitable
changes in the vent area that can be good Plainhead and 50% Crested young.
nesting material available, they may go
indicators. •Crested × Crested will produce 25%
after the chicks to get their soft down
Plainhead, 50% Crested, and 25% dead,
feathers. Provide suitable nesting material
and see if they will accept that instead. If There are physical changes in breeding
they don’t, you will need to take action, or birds, such as more rounded abdomens in NOT RECOMMENDED!
hens; and larger bellies in the males that Crested canaries will have a bald spot at
else the other canaries will often adopt this
protrude downward in the same direction the base of the skull. The goal is to reduce
same behavior. This behavior can spread the size of this bald spot and to develop the
throughout the aviary. Keep an eye on the as the legs.
length of the head feathers to conceal the
canaries and see who is doing it, and take bald spot.
that canary out of the breeding cage / flight. James Anagnos also found a very unusual
way of sexing young chicks still in the nest: Best results are achieved with canaries
Keep as pet or place into the flight with the that have:
retired / non-breeding birds. If the canaries “Sexing canaries is very easy to do when
the young birds are still in the nest, when •broad heads;
pull the down of their youngest chicks (not •have some variegation in the plumage;
for the purpose of getting nesting material their first feathers come in and their wings
and
- but in a more abusive fashion), they may still look like straws. Just tap the nest with
•frosted feathers (frosted or non-intensive
have to be removed from the breeding your finger and the female birds will just
feathers will have white tipping as the
stay there looking at you, while the male
program straight away. lipochrome pigment stops just short of the
birds will all put their heads down and stick
margin of the web of the feather giving
THE YOUNGEST CHICKS their behinds up in the air. This is 100 %
the canary a lightly frosted appearance.)
DON’T THRIVE OR DIE: foolproof. Every bird that put his head
Please refer to the photo above of an
Female canaries lay one egg each day down is a male.”
“intensive-coloured bird” (to the left) and
until she has laid all her eggs. The eggs a canary with “frosted feathers” (to the
will, therefore, hatch one day apart. RECOMMENDED DIET right). Also the red factor American Singer
The chances for the smallest chicks / NUTRITION FOR Canary to the right has “frosted feathers.”
are diminished, as the larger chicks are BREEDING AND NON- Red Factor American Singer CanaryOther
stronger and more demanding and will,
BREEDING CANARIES Pairings and Expected Offspring:
therefore, receive more food than the •Melanin (black/brown) x Melanin = 100%
younger chicks. This may result in stunted
BREEDING CRESTED melanin
growth and, in some cases, even death.
CANARIES: •Melanin x Clear (yellow) = 100%
Crested Canaries (Top Knots) should variegated (mixed)
always be mated to Uncrested Canaries •Melanin x Variegated = 50% melanin, 50%
James Anagnos, an experienced canary (Plainheads).
breeder, suggests the following: “The day variegated
she lays her first egg, take it from her and •Variegated x Variegated = 25% melanin,
The gene that causes the crested mutation 50% variegated, 25% clear
store in safe place in a cup with some is dominant, but a double dose is lethal. •Variegated x Clear = 50% variegated,
tissue or cotton. Take all her eggs every When one gene is inherited, the bird is 50% clear
day as soon as she has laid them. When crested. If two genes are inherited, then •Clear x Clear = 100% clear
she has laid all (or her last) eggs, place the bird’s skull is deformed and the chick White Canaries are produced when the
offspring receives both a yellow-producing
gene and dominant white gene.
•Two albinos bred together will produce
25% offspring with a legal gene (will die in
the egg or shortly after hatching). This is
not a recommended pairing.
Pairing two Buffs together can result in
excess feathers and a condition called
feather lumps. This is another pairing that
is not recommended.
The feather types are Yellow (non-frosted
or intense) and Buff (frosted) - referred to
as “Double Buffing”
Frosted feathers have white tips (hence the

term “frosted”). It is NOT recommended to
pair two “frosted canaries,” as this may
result in softer feathers and feather lumps.
There are physical changes in breeding birds, such as more rounded abdomens in hens; Pairing a frosted with a yellow canary will
and larger bellies in the males that protrude downward in the same direction as the legs. strengthen the quality of the feathers.

PARAKEET
“With 19 young hatched last year

from my four pair of Superbs and as
I write this article (mid-October) three
of the four pairs are down on eggs
already, I might be getting closer to
this definition of creating a successful
colony breeding program.”
Colony breeding birds

in Aviculture
By Gavin Wright Melbourne
A
fter reading Brian Hill’s excellent purchased a young male, I sought a female The aviary is metal framed with medium
article in the October edition of for a mate, however, as often happens with gauge wire. I am confident a strongly
Society’s Journal, I thought I would Superbs the young ‘presumed’ female constructed timber frame aviary would also
put down in print my experiences over the soon started developing the tell-tale yellow work as Superbs are not heavy chewers
last 18 years of colony breeding Superb markings on the face and so I found myself of larger pieces of wood. The rear third
Parrots. The male of this species is with two males. I subsequently found two of the roof of my aviary is solid covered,
spectacular, with its light green feathering genuine females and due to a short term with almost all of the remaining roof area
and bright yellow cheeks and a crescent shortage of aviary space I ran all four birds covered by a green tinged polycarbonate
shaped splash of crimson red across its together and found they all got on happily over the top of the wire. Approximately
throat. When I was first starting out with with no signs of aggression or stress. 30cm of roof is left with open wire to allow
parrots in the early 90’s I saw a pair of the birds to enjoy bathing in summer
Superbs in the aviary of a friend and knew Housing showers, something Superbs love to do.
I just had to get some for myself. I presently have four pair of Superbs in a
On a warm day I will often spray the aviary
colony system in an aviary measuring 6m
with a fine mist from the garden hose and
Superbs are ideal aviary subjects for either a deep x 4.5m wide. The aviary is sited on
the birds seem to relish this opportunity
novice aviculturist or the more experienced. slightly sloping ground and measures 2.1m
to cool down and fly to the wire and
They are docile and inoffensive birds high at the front increasing to 2.6m at the
that settle in well to aviary life and due to rear covered portion. The birds seem to commence vigorously bathing.
their quiet nature they mix well with each welcome this additional height and feel
other, other Polytelis species (Regents quite secure while I am moving around Feeding
and Princess) or with other non-aggressive below them, as they can easily fly over me With eight birds in the aviary most of the
birds. I began housing my Superbs in a rather than past me if they feel the need year and many more once the young
colony almost by accident, when having to move. have left the nest, it is vital you have the

necessary steps in place to make sure
adequate food is available at all times. I
supply two separate seed containers with
a good quality parrot seed mix in both. The
presence of multiple feed stations prevents
a pair or dominant male from preventing
more submissive birds from accessing the
seed.
I also supply apples daily (my birds seem

to prefer the Golden Delicious variety)
along with either silver beet or endive that
I grow at home. Oranges cut in quarters,
broccoli and corn on the cob is also fed
every few days. During the breeding
season I supply sprouted mung beans
daily and twice a week at other times of the
year. Mung beans can be difficult to find in
supermarkets but can be readily found in
Indian grocery stores in quantities of half to
a kilo or two packets.
The male of this species is spectacular, with its light green feathering and bright yellow
cheeks and a crescent shaped splash of crimson red across its throat. Image by Tun Pin
For the last two years I have also supplied
Ong.
Parrot Maintenance Pellets in a separate
container. The pellet manufacturer claims
that their product is a complete diet for
birds and no other food needs to be given,
however, I feel the birds gain enrichment
and stimulation from eating a wide variety
of food and I am not keen to convert my
birds to pellets exclusively. I use a fairly
small size pellet as I have found the birds
weren’t partial to brands with contents the
size of poultry pellets. These larger pellets
were also very crumbly and my Superbs
did not take to them at all. I only supply a
limited quantity of pellets and it is readily
consumed (some birds in the colony
appear more partial to it than others) and
it works well as a supplement to their diet
and no doubt contains many vitamins
and minerals that would otherwise be
missing from an exclusive seed regime. A
Breeding Pellet is also on the market but
I prefer to keep using the maintenance
pellets through spring as I try to increase I feel that the presence of other Superb parrots nearby, providing that pairs get along
the protein content of the food my birds harmoniously, can also encourage successful breeding.
receive at this vital time with the other food
supplements I have mentioned. Although
not a total convert to pellet feeding I have
noticed that the addition of pellets to the
bird’s diet seems to have improved the
overall look of the birds and keeps them in
the peak of health.
For the last two breeding seasons I have

supplied my birds with unripe wheat and
oat seed heads. Through May and June
I sow a few square metres of wheat and
oats in rows about 10cm apart. From late
September the seed heads form and I
cut off a handful of stems daily and tie
them together and hang them against
the aviary wire. I am unsure of the exact
nutritional content of these seeds but they
are certainly relished by the birds. I believe
hanging these seeding crops, grasses and I subsequently found two genuine females and due to a short term shortage of aviary
also supplying the occasional flowering space I ran all four birds together and found they all got on happily with no signs of
eucalyptus branch, that the Superbs aggression or stress. Image by Ozwildlife

devour the flowers off and strip the leaves
from, helps develop bonding in pairs and
stimulates the birds to breed. When sowing
the cereals in your garden I would suggest
staggering the planting every 3 weeks or
so to ensure you have an adequate supply
of ripening seeds heads from pre-breeding
right through until the young fledge and
become independent.
Breeding
Apart from the feeding I have mentioned
that assists in obtaining good breeding
results, I feel that the presence of other
Superb parrots nearby, providing that
pairs get along harmoniously, can also
encourage successful breeding. Going
back over my records to write this article
I discovered that since 1994 I have
bred 89 Superbs in my colony. My pairs
usually commence laying in early to mid-
October and the young fledge throughout
December with the occasional late arrivals
in early January hopefully before the
arrival of the really warm weather. 2010
was an exception as I had three pairs all
During the breeding season I supply sprouted Mung Beans daily and twice a week at having fledged their young by the end of
other times of the year. Mung beans can be difficult to find in Supermarkets but can be October. Perhaps this was a result of the
readily found in Indian Grocery stores in quantities of half to a kilo or two packets. return to normal winter conditions that year
after almost a decade of drought around
Melbourne and the birds were confident
of the favourable breeding conditions and
were keen to get on producing young.
I supply a choice of eight nesting sites for

my colony to limit any squabbling. These
consist of natural logs and nesting boxes.
Again in my notes, I have recorded that 70%
of my pairs over the years have chosen a
diagonal nest box, with the remaining 30%
of nesting using, in order of preference;
an ‘L’ shaped diagonal nest box, vertically
hung natural logs and only rarely a
vertical nest box. Interestingly I have
never recorded a pair selecting a diagonal
natural log despite these being available to
them. Anywhere from two to five young is
common and on only one occasion (2011)
has a pair of mine double brooded. My
youngsters are individually leg rung while
still in the nest to track their parentage
(although paternity is not guaranteed in the
colony situation) and as a form of accurate
record keeping regarding breeding results,
timings and choice of nest site.
I use a mixture of wood shavings, peat

moss and sugar cane mulch as nesting
material and this is readily accepted by the
birds.
With four pairs in the one aviary all with

young at the same time, a large quantity
of food is consumed by the parents as they
When I was first starting out with parrots in the early 90’s I saw a pair of Superbs in the feed up to four or five young each. As they
aviary of a friend and knew I just had to some myself. Superbs are ideal aviary subjects are solely reliant on their owner for food it
for either a novice aviculturist or the more experienced. . They are docile and inoffensive is vital they are not left to go hungry at this
birds that settle in well to aviary life and due their quiet nature they mix well with each time so in addition to the range of foods
other, other Polytelis species (Regents and Princess) or with other non-aggressive birds. listed above I supply an egg and biscuit

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mix and Madeira cake daily to ensure the the wild Superbs are often found in social book “Australian Coral-billed Parrots”; he
young receive all they need. groups of 10 or 20 birds and with some co-authored with James Gill states “Always
planning and effort this natural communal remember that unless every capable pair
General behaviour can be replicated in your aviary. in the colony breed, the colony cannot be
Sexing young Superbs is not easy as they considered totally successful”. With 19
emerge from the nest with female colouring There is some time savings involved in young hatched last year from my four pair
and the males don’t start obtaining the keeping these birds in a colony environment of Superbs and as I write this article (mid-
yellow cheeks and red throat colouring compared to having to service four or five October) three of the four pairs are down
until about 15 months. I would be wary of individual pens but rest assured there are on eggs already, I might be getting closer
obtaining individual birds to complete a pair no short cuts that be taken in relation to to this definition of creating a successful
until they are at least this age or have been their care. Stan Sindel, in his excellent colony breeding program.
DNA tested to guarantee the sex you are
after. Superb parrots spend a lot of time
on the aviary floor and regular worming
is essential. A good way to start a colony
off would be to buy a number of young
birds and allow them to choose their own
mates. Being young they are more likely
to all settle down together and develop
a harmonious social structure. If a pair
starts to disrupt the colony I wouldn’t give
up on your colony breeding idea entirely.
Consider moving them into an aviary
on their own or pass them on to another
breeder who intends to run them as an
individual pair. The most aggression I have
witnessed between my birds is during the
breeding season when a male might stray
too close to a nest box containing another
male’s hen and the territorial male puts
on an aggressive display and drives the
intruder off. He is usually satisfied once As they are solely reliant on their owner for food it is vital they are not left to go hungry at
the trespasser moves off to another perch this time so in addition to the range of foods listed above I supply an egg and biscuit mix
and does not continue the harassment. In and Madeira cake daily to ensure the young receive all they need.

COCKATOO
“Their voices are high and soft, but

quite articulate. Their downfall has
to be their immense capacity to be
spoiled and demanding. Most owners
find themselves well trained (before
they know it) within a few weeks of ‘’
ownership’.’”
Breeding the Goffin’s

Cockatoo
by James J.
Murphy (Cacatua goffini)
I
d was first captivated by this small is the only way to ensure their continued well as confirmation of their gender. All
white cockatoo in the late 1970s while long-term survival. the birds were colour marked with food
attempting to gain some insight into their colouring for individual identification.
social behavior. This modest beginning left The following information is not meant
an indelible mark. I was amazed at what to establish a standard but rather a A remote video camera was used to
I observed in these birds and decided to description of some of what we have monitor their behaviour.
make the Goffin’s Cockatoo a long-term done and observed over the past dozen
project. years. The little Goffin’s Cockatoo has The video taping prompted more questions
frustrated many accomplished aviculturists than it answered. Many observations were
This little cockatoo is slightly sexually attempting to breed them. As with many quite perplexing and are not the direct
dimorphic. The iris of the mature male difficult to breed species, the problems subject of this article. The video taping
remains the juvenile black, while the adult are often buried deep in the evolutionary confirmed well developed social patterns
female has a reddish-brown iris. In addition, social structure of the species. Without that are the subject of a much more
the mandibles of the male are noticeably the minimal expression of critical social detailed study than will be presented here.
larger than those of the hen. The larger patterns, reproduction is often nil. This very Other behavior patterns, however, are
mandibles of the male are noticeable at complex and controversial arena is often, incorporated below.
only a few months of age. understandably, ignored or glossed over by
many top zoological facilities. Of avicultural interest, it is worth noting
The Goffin’s Cockatoos small island habitat that the birds chose mates of their own
is being rapidly altered by humans and their In an effort to gain some insight in this lack age-class. The oldest male bonded with
chain saws. The remaining natural habitat of success, I placed four pairs in a large the oldest female, the youngest male with
on the Tanimbar Islands, north of Australia, flight cage. All eight birds were surgically the youngest female, etc. The sample size
is rapidly diminishing. Captive propagation sexed to determine levels of maturity, as here is too small statistically, to be valid;

however, the implications are worth noting.
In the first year, as the season progressed

and pair bonds strengthened, the dominant
or alpha pair eventually drove the next
most dominant pair’s male to the floor of
the cage. At this point, the dominating pair
was removed from the communal flight and
put into a separate breeding flight.
With the alpha or original dominant pair

removed, the next most dominant male
and mate became the new ‘’alpha pair’’
at the top of the pecking order and the
cycle began all over again, until only the
youngest (and lowest ranking) pair was
left in the cage. Establishing a real pair-
bond is, in my opinion, a leading factor in
reproductive success. Simply placing any
male with any female is very chancy and
likely to lead to failure. Allowing the birds Due to the careful monitoring of the pair-bond formation, and reasonable spacing of
to choose their own mate is crucial. Direct the breeding cages, we have never had any mauling or mutilation among the pairs.
observation or video monitoring is the best Any over-active preener is given additional fresh fruit tree twigs to occupy themselves.
method for assessing the development
of the pair-bond. A bonded pair sit close
together, engage in mutual head and vent
preening. Non-reproductive copulation is
frequent.
Breeding Management
All the Goffin’s Cockatoo pairs were placed
in 90 cm x 90 cm x 180 cm cages elevated
90 cm off the ground. Dark, metal-lined,
L-shaped nest boxes with inspection doors
were placed outside and to the rear of each
cage. The nesting chambers contained
two inches of white pine chips mixed with
poultry dusting powder for insect and mite
control. Each elevated breeding cage was
located outside but sheltered from the
wind, with rain protection over the nest box,
perches and food
Overhead protection was not complete,

Overhead protection was not complete, because the Goffin’s Cockatoo, like the rest of
because the Goffin’s Cockatoo, like the
their kind, love to hang upside down on the top wire and shower in the rain, be it in the
rest of their kind, love to hang upside down
cold winter or warm summer.
on the top wire and shower in the rain,
be it in the cold winter or warm summer.
Few of these small, intelligent birds have for the male mauling the female. Direct and video observations clearly indicated flock
been captive bred and little published excitement and simultaneous nest site defense displays among the pairs. On moonlit
information on successful breeding is nights, the Goffin’s Cockatoos became very active, flying back and forth between perches,
available. Therefore, I was quite unaware landing with wings spread and crest up, uttering a sharp, two-note call that resembled that
that prevailing wisdom stongly advised of the red-tailed hawk.
against allowing the breeding pairs to have
visual contact with each other. Ignorant of Here, in the mild climate of western Washington, the Goffin’s Cockatoos are kept outside
this position, I placed all the Goffin’s pairs all year around. During the dozen or so days of freezing weather at night, all the hanging
within easy sight and sound of each other. I water bottles are removed each evening to avoid freezing and breaking. The bottles are
reasoned that island birds competing for a replaced in their original cages at dawn the next morning. Most of the Goffin’s Cockatoos
very limited resource (nesting holes) would sleep in their cozy nest boxes at night. However, on a moonlit night, even in sub-freezing
evolve a tolerance of, and perhaps even weather, all the cockatoos are out, flying about, squawking well into the night. In this
benefit from, the stimulation of others as part of the country, Goffin’s Cockatoos kept outside will breed from February to June. An
the breeding season drew near. occasional late summer and early winter breeding will occur.
I must clarify that there is a crucial difference Feeding Regime

between a stimulating, neighboring pair, The Goffin’s are fed a mixture of seed, soaked field corn, and soaked Hi-Pro dog food. The
and pairs crowded too close together. dog food is soaked to soften it and make it more absorbent. Horse grade wheat germ oil
Crowded pairs that have their nesting is added to the dog food. This product adds the much-needed vitamins A, D3 and E. Dry
territory space continuously violated by vitamin E, sea kelp and Brewer’s yeast are also added.
the presence of others are unlikely to go
to nest at all, and may well be responsible A parakeet-type seed mix makes up the bulk of the diet. Soaked com (to the point of

sound of each other. Although the season
stretched on, all nestings were overlapped
with one another.
Each pair has their own set of toys to

entertain themselves. Here, we spare no
expense. Canning jar lids, cleaned stones
and apple tree branches are enjoyed. All
favoured items end up in the food bowl
for safe keeping. (Amazons also store
their favorite items in the food bowl.) Egg
weights were 15.2 to 16.4 grams. Hatch
weights were 10.8 to 12.2 grams.
Pet Quality
Domestic Goffin’s Cockatoos can best
be described as the moral equivalent of
monkeys. Their great intelligence, charm
and perpetually curious nature makes
them a one-bird entertainment centre.
Ivory, mentioned above, free-flies outside.

She will swoop down from the tops of the
tallest trees on command and loves to
dive-bomb the bantam roosters.
Her energy for play seems boundless, and

Domestic Goffin’s Cockatoos can best be described as the moral equivalent of monkeys. her playmates are quite unusual. Ivory
Their great intelligence, charm and perpetually curious nature makes them a one-bird plays with our Shi-Tzu house dog on the
entertainment centre. lawn. Ivory rolls over on her back and
allows the shaggy but gentle dog to drag
her about by her tail, on her back. When
germination) is added in the fall to fatten the flock in preparation for cooler weather. Oil
Ivory would tire of this game, she would
seeds (sunflower or safflower seeds) are added liberally when the coldest nights are
simply fly off, only to fly back and dive-
forecast. Fruits, greens, and fresh grass seed heads are fed when in season. Corn-on-
bomb the dog again, in another invitation
the-cob is never refused.
to play.
Second Generation Ivory has invented her own version of
In 1985, we held back one female, named Ivory, for second generation breeding. She was the age-old children’s game of “tag”. She
kept as a house pet for the first winter. During this period, she was potty trained, learned darts by her intended victim and slaps
to come when called and began talking. This heavy human socialization may yet prove a him or her with her wing tips. This is her
detriment. invitation to play. I once observed her dart
after the big male Doberman racing across
In her third year, she came into a low level of breeding condition. Her cage sat next to the the pasture, intent on enforcing his single
cage of a tame, young wild-caught male. I placed her in with the interested male, leaving rule of allowing no unwelcomed two- or
the cage door open so she could leave if she became uncomfortable. Ivory would fly to the four-footed critter to remain within sight or
perch next to him and solicit with the bowing posture and outstretched wings, vocalizing sound of his territory. She quickly overtook
the single syllable ‘’Utt ... utt” call of an inviting female. After a few moments, she would the racing hound and slapped him on the
fly back to my arm, only to repeat this process several times. All was well as long as I back of the head as she sailed by. The dog
remained close by. If I attempted to leave, Ivory would abandon the courtship and fly to was not impressed and pursued his quarry
my shoulder. with the single mindedness of his kind.
I went through this process every night for a week or so while she remained in breeding Ivory has been free flying for nearly four
condition. When the hormones subsided, she discontinued solicitation. However, she still years now, and never leaves the main farm
passed her toys through the cage wires to her ‘’boyfriend’’ in the next cage. building area. If I should walk too far out into
the pasture, she will abandon my company
This spring, at the age of four years, Ivory will go out to the breeding colony and be placed and fly quickly back to her favorite tree or
in her own new pen for her first real attempt at the all-important task of passing her genes to the house.
down to the next generation.
The mimicking ability of the Goffin’s is
Cautious of the above implications, in 1987 we kept back an unrelated pair of domestic quite variable (as with most species). Ivory
babies. The youngsters are socialized with daily, but kept together next to other Goffin’s speaks only a few words and phrases.
Cockatoos to avoid any negative imprinting that may occur in cockatoos. However, her sister, two years her junior,
speaks with amazing talent. Words and
Miscellanea phrases heard only once are often quickly
Due to the careful monitoring of the pair-bond formation, and reasonable spacing of the repeated. Their voices are high and soft,
breeding cages, we have never had any mauling or mutilation among the pairs. Any over- but quite articulate. Their downfall has to be
active preener is given additional fresh fruit tree twigs to occupy themselves. their immense capacity to be spoiled and
demanding. Most owners find themselves
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clutched. One pair laid a three-egg clutch. All breeding pairs were within full sight and few weeks of ‘’ ownership’.’

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Raising Geese on the

Homestead
By William and Linda
Bayliss
G
eese are a useful, easy-to-keep and confined spaces by modern “scientific” — at least in part — of the geese we’ve
economical choice of livestock for means. Needless to say, the independent
any homestead. and pugnacious goose — which thrives POSITIVES OF OWNING GEESE
best when allowed to roam freely and For one thing, geese are big (full-grown
ILLUSTRATION: MOTHER EARTH select exactly the random diet of bugs, adults can - depending on breed and sex -
NEWS STAFF bark, and grass that it happens to want at weigh in at 8 to 26 or more pounds apiece).
Whether they owned a lot in town or farmed the moment — hasn’t taken kindly to this That’s a lot of meat, and several meals, for
a half section, many of our ancestors felt “progressive” trend. the average family.
that geese were a necessary part of the
Compleat Homestead; and that was good Then, too, the delicious meat of this For another, these birds put on that weight
thinking: the big, versatile waterfowl eat boisterous bird has — somewhere along very inexpensively. They eat a lot less
little, practically raise themselves, make the line — acquired a reputation for being per pound of gain than either chickens or
ideal “watchdogs,” and supply their owners “peasant” fare in our nation of conspicuous ducks, and the mainstay of their diet during
with meat, eggs, down, fat, and liver. Small beefeaters. the summer, if you give them the run of
wonder then that, at least in times past, your yard, can be nothing more costly than
geese have been valued highly — even So, we now find the goose rapidly common, ordinary grass. In the winter,
considered indispensable — by the self- disappearing from the farms and tables of they’ll do well on lower-protein (therefore,
sufficient family living on the land. North America, and more’s the pity for that less expensive) grains such as oats with
unhappy fact, at least in our estimation. just a little corn thrown in for heat.
But that was before the days of We’ve been able to become less and less
“agribusiness” and its accelerating dependent on the city and its ill-gotten Geese have yet another very important
tendency to concentrate on animals and gains and more and more self-sufficient point in their favor: their health and
birds that can be raised intensively in over the past few years precisely because longevity. Like other waterfowl, they’re

susceptible to virtually no contagious
diseases and barring accidents-a pair of
breeders can outlive their owner (a twenty-
year-old goose is no rarity).
STARTING A FLOCK OF GEESE

If you establish your colony of geese by
buying a pair or trio of market-variety
mature (at least two years old) adults, you
can probably increase the flock by just
letting nature take its course. (Exhibition
geese, as explained in the sidebar with
this article, may require some special
attention.)
Geese, unlike many other birds, prefer to

live a monogamous life and — once mated
— will remain faithful for years. A pair (one
male, known as a gander, and one female,
called a goose) makes the best union of
all although many breeders match each of If you establish your colony of geese by buying a pair or trio of market-variety mature (at
their ganders with two females. Whichever least two years old) adults, you can probably increase the flock by just letting nature take
way you choose to go, you’re probably its course.
wise to purchase your initial breeding
stock the summer or fall before you intend
to set your first hatch of geese; a gander
and his female or females usually must live
together for some months before they’ll
mate.
To make sure your new geese mate in

pairs or trios (if you didn’t buy them already
matched), lock them together in a pen or
yard in twos or threes when you first get
them. This is especially important if you’re
beginning with more than a single pair or
trio, since you don’t want any one gander
to claim more than two geese. (If a male
tries to mate with too many females, you’ll
wind up with infertile eggs.) And, by the
way, sexing geese of any age — except for
special breeds, such as Pilgrim — can be
tricky. In general, though, the females tend
to be smaller — with shorter necks and
rounder bodies than the males. If you can’t
tell the difference at the start, find someone We like to run our geese in the garden during the fall and winter. This allows them to
who can or you’re liable to find yourself forage much of their living while they destroy many of the carried-over insects in the soil
mating two ganders together! and completely strip the vegetable patch of all vegetation left after the first frost.
Properly mated, a goose of one of the herself or themselves and will insist on doing just that.
heavier breeds can lay about 20 eggs in the
spring although she’ll be able to cover only Of course, if you wish, you can start your flock in one or both of two other ways:
12 or 15. If you want to add the maximum 1. By purchasing fertile goose eggs and hatching them in an incubator or under broody
number of new goslings to your flock, then, hens or ducks.
it’s best to take the first six or eight eggs OR
from each female (and hatch them under 2. By buying day-old goslings from a hatchery or another breeder. Although they haven’t
a broody hen or duck or in an incubator) always been available to individual homesteaders, there are small incubators on the
before letting her set. market that will hatch goose eggs.
The females won’t lay until March or April If you prefer to set your eggs under broody hens or ducks, remember that goose eggs are
in northern climates and — since the big, and that some hens can cover only one of them and some ducks no more than five
incubation period for their eggs varies or six.
from 28 to 35 days (the bigger, fancier
exhibition breeds take the longest to hatch) CARING FOR ARTIFICIALLY INCUBATED GOSLINGS
it will probably be reasonably warm outside If the weather is mild, newly hatched (or, if you buy them, day old) goslings separated from
when the goslings break their way out of their natural mothers should be brooded (that is, warmed by artificial heat) for about two
the shells. It’s also quite probable that your weeks (compared to six for baby chickens).
mother goose or geese will be completely
capable of taking care of the babies by This brooding may be done in a low frame and a single large light bulb can be used as

predators in your neighborhood. The birds
are fearless, will attack anything, and are
more than a match for the rats, cats, and
dogs that sometimes play havoc with other
poultry. Geese are also smart; if bothered
by something that they feel they can’t
handle in a fair fight, they’ll quickly paddle
out onto a stream or lake — if it’s available
— and stay there until whatever’s bothering
them goes away.
This is not, as many people suppose, to

say that geese can thrive only on farms or
homesteads equipped with a large body
of water. As a matter of fact, you needn’t
have any natural water on your place if you
intend to keep the birds. (Unlike ducks,
geese won’t spend all day in a pond even
when given the chance.) Just be sure that
both your goslings and mature birds have a
trough to splash in and drink from as they
desire. Especially when your females are
setting (goose eggs must be dampened
occasionally during the period leading up
to a hatch and setting mothers like to leave
As soon as the goslings outgrow their need for brooding, you can transfer them to a their nests and wet their feathers from time
fenced run (if the run is small, it should be moved frequently so that the developing to time for precisely this reason).
geese will always have access to all the tender, young shoots of grass they want).
Nor will your hearty flock need much in the
the heat source. Adjust the temperature very few additives — since ducks cannot way of shelter. Mature geese thrive quite
inside the mini-brooder so that the goslings tolerate them — and so we feel that these nicely throughout the southern and middle
spread out comfortably when resting feeds make a good all-purpose starter for United States with no real protection from
there rather than bunching up too closely any “organic” flock of poultry.) the weather at all, and in the North, a
together. In warm weather a good-sized, simple three-sided shed or lean-to made
capped jar of hot water can supply all the USING A FENCED RUN of straw is usually all the house they want
heat needed by the baby geese. As soon as the goslings outgrow their need during the winter.
for brooding, you can transfer them to a
IMPORTANT: Note that the little shelter fenced run (if the run is small, it should be Feeding a colony of the big waterfowl,
shown with this article is fitted with a moved frequently so that the developing likewise, is not much of a problem. They
waterproof top. Goslings — no matter what geese will always have access to all the generally prefer to forage their own grass,
you may have thought — must be protected tender, young shoots of grass they want). A bugs, and whatever takes their fancy and -
from the rain! Their first down simply won’t fence no more than three feet high should as already mentioned in this article - really
turn water for more than five or ten minutes be sufficient to corral the geese but, if you need supplemental feed only during their
at a time and the baby geese must be able have trouble with stray dogs, you may first few weeks and the coldest part of the
to “come in out of the wet” as they see fit. want to protect the youngsters with a more year.
substantial pen until they’re big enough to
We did say, “as they see fit”. The goslings take care of themselves. We like to run our geese in the garden
do know enough to come in when and as during the fall and winter. This allows them
necessary if given the chance, and they We think the best plan is to just fence in to forage much of their living while they
should not be penned up just because your strawberry patch and let the growing destroy many of the carried-over insects in
you’re afraid they might get damp. Provide birds weed it for you. They won’t hurt the soil and completely strip the vegetable
the babies with a warm shelter that they the plants (although they will have to be patch of all vegetation left after the first
can use at their own discretion and let it banned from the area as the luscious red frost. If you try this, just remember to take
go at that but do provide that shelter from fruit begins to ripen) and — if you put their the birds out of the garden a month or so
the cold rains of spring. Later — when the supplemental feed at one end of the field before you’re ready to start planting in the
young geese are four weeks old and have and their water at the other — they’ll do an spring (so their droppings can rot down
sprouted back feathers — they’ll begin to excellent job of keeping the grass down. Of before it’s worked into the soil) and your
choose to stay outside during summer’s course, since the developing babies have vegetable patch will have richer earth,
warmer showers. no mother to protect them, you’ll want to fewer weeds, and less bugs to work with
lock them up every night until they weigh the following summer.
Your new babies should be given access to about five pounds each — away from the
tender, fresh grass right from the beginning owls, raccoons, and foxes. ONE CAUTION: Don’t let your geese into
(just don’t let the little goslings out at the the orchard unless you’ve encircled the
start while the dew is still on their pasture). WATER AND FOOD SUPPLY FOR trunks of all young trees with wire (not tape
This natural feed can be supplemented at THE GEESE they’ll eat it). The birds love the bark of
first with lettuce and other greens, rolled By the time your geese are three- developing trees and will strip enough off
oats, bread soaked in milk, cornmeal, or quarters grown, they’ll be able to look - very quickly! - to kill the whole orchard.
a commercial duck starter. (Incidentally, after themselves no matter what happens Only when the trees have old bark growing
commercial starters for ducks contain unless you have some really voracious as far up their trunks as the geese can

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they’re definitely the noisiest of all breeds. pair’s productivity to as many as a dozen
They’re also one of the most elegant and goslings a year. A pair of market variety
beautiful varieties and they look like swans Toulouse geese, on the other hand, can
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PARROT
“As it is with most Fallows, it was difficult to
get the mutation established. All recessive
mutations with red eyes are difficult to
establish. Usually what happens is that
the breeder where the mutation occurred,
tries to breed as many as birds as possible
of the new mutation, resulting in serious
inbreeding.”
By Louis Bothma
FALLOW TURQ. OPALINE.

Image by Louis Bothma.
FALLOW GREEN-CHEEKED
CONURE
[Pyrrhura molinae]
General
T
he Green-cheeked Conure has always been one of the
most popular of the Pyrrhura Conures because they
breed well and have adapted to aviary conditions with
ease. This is understandable when we consider the wide variety
Fallow cin opaline.
of geographic habitats in which they occur. They are found in Image by Louis
tropical forests that are almost at sea level, through deciduous Bothma.
bushveld to areas that are more than 2000 metres above sea
level. Green-cheeked Conures are found in large areas of South
America, south of the Amazon River.
According to Forshaw there are five subspecies, however, I

don’t feel that it is necessary to go into this here, as in South
Africa the subspecies have been bred together indiscriminately.
When it comes to the mutations of the Green-cheeked Conure
it is impossible to tell some of the subspecies apart. This is not
actually good news as it could lead to the disappearance of some
of these subspecies, in their pure form, from our aviaries.
In our aviaries
With these Conures it is very difficult to differentiate between the
sexes, so it is advisable to have the sex determined, clinically or
by DNA, to avoid disappointment in the future. When the young
leave the nest they are slightly duller in colour than their parents.
These small Conures are easy birds to keep and care for. They
won’t chew up your aviaries and they can be accommodated in
relatively small aviaries. It is, however, advisable to only keep one
pair per aviary. Suspended cages of 600mm x 900 x 1,800 are
ideal. As far as nests go, a box with the internal measurements
180mm x 180mm and 500mm deep, with an entrance hole of
50mm, works well. The bottom of the nest should contain about
50mm of woodchips that are not too coarse. In such a nest the
female will usually lay 5 to 9 eggs that she alone incubates until
they hatch about twenty days later. Often the first chick can be
rung by the time the last one hatches.
The chicks spend about five weeks in the nest and after fledging FALLOW OPALINE.
they should spend at least three to four weeks with the parents, Image by Louis
until they have learned to feed themselves. When the female Bothma.
begins to lay again, one must be alert to the fact that the male
may attack and injure the young birds that might still be with the
parents. Another thing to watch for is that chicks that are still
sleeping in the nest with the parent don’t break the new eggs
nor dirty them unnecessarily with their droppings. These birds
usually breed at two years of age, but as we have seen with
other parrots, when they have been bred in captivity for a long
time they become sexually mature at an earlier age, and we
see more pairs breeding at one year old. Because these birds’
aviaries take up so little space and because they are not very
noisy, they are ideal birds for smaller yards in built up areas. The
ring size for these Conures is 5.5mm (Code-D from PASA).
Feeding
Green-cheeked Conures are not picky when it comes to food. I
give mine moistened Avi-Plus Complete Parrot Mix (Micronized
mixed grains and pulses) to this I add grated greens. No fruit is
mixed in because fruit has too much moisture and consequently
makes the mix sour and causes mould to develop. The birds also
get fine seeds like millet, manna and canary seed; they also get
a limited amount of sprouted sunflower seed.
Fallow

This mutation occurred in the aviaries of the late Charl Marais of
Bloemfontein. Charl immediately recognized it as a fallow from
the cinnamon-red eyes. The Fallow is a strongly defined mutation,
FALLOW CINNAMON. but in spite of this, the name is still misused for other mutations.
Image by: To complicate the matter, it can be that there are unrelated genes
Arno Hattingh. in some species that also give the Fallow colour. When these
unrelated Fallow mutations are mated together the progeny are
normal but split for both Fallow mutations. Some Fallow genes
may be related to recessive Lutino and Fallow may even be
recessive Pallid.
To be a Fallow mutation, the gene must be recessive in its

inheritance, the eyes must be red (also in the adult birds) and
all the black and grey pigments must be changed to light brown
or light grey, while the dark colours of green and blue change
to yellow-green and light blue. The fact that a bird has red eyes
doesn’t necessarily make it a Fallow, it’s just a mutation with red
eyes.
As there is such a big variation in the dilution brought about by

the Fallow gene, the mutation is split up into different groups. The
following are suggestions as to how it could be done.
Ashen Fallow
Black and grey change to light grey
Dun Fallow
Black and grey changes to grey-brown.
Bronze Fallow
Black and Grey change to brown
Pale Fallow
Black and grey change to light brown
The general consensus is that Fallow does not combine well with
other mutations that dilute black and grey.
However, with the Fallow Green-cheeked Conure, what has been

very interesting is the manner in which it reacts with cinnamon.
Cinnamon does not occur on the same chromosome as Fallow,
thus there can be no talk of a relationship between the two
mutations, and they cannot be alleles of each other. In spite of
this, this combination gives us a bird that is difficult to distinguish
from a Lutino.
Note that the Fallow Opaline Cinnamon has much more red in the
face than the Lutino Opaline.
The fallow has also been combined with Turquoise to give

beautiful pastel coloured birds.
As it is with most Fallows, it was difficult to establish the mutation.

All recessive mutations with red eyes are difficult to establish.
Usually, what happens is that the breeder whom discovered
FALLOW TURQ. the mutation, tries to breed as many birds as possible with the
Image by Louis new mutation, resulting in serious inbreeding. With a strong
Bothma. mutation like Blue, one can get away with inbreeding for a while,
however, with Fallows, a few generations of inbreeding leads to
all the associated inbreeding problems. In this way many similar
mutations have been lost. Luckily Charl was a skilled aviculturist
with enough knowledge to establish this mutation.

LUTINO OPALINE.
Image by Louis
FALLOW.
Bothma.
Image by Louis
Bothma.
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NEWS
The Scarlet Macaw

(Ara macao)
First and second clutch

in Loro Parque Fundación
Rafael Zamora Padrón,
Scientific director of LPF
T
he breeding season is an extremely
delicate moment. If they mate too
early, it can happen that they will not
form a synchronized pair. In such cases,
they usually produce sterile eggs; we will
then make sure that all the necessary
requirements are given in order to achieve
a successful breeding.
If all favourable conditions are met and a

first fertilized clutch has been deposited
and the offspring has grown up already, a
second brood may follow.
Here the caregivers often face a difficult

decision. If we devote all our attention to
a single bird pair, we can better decide
what to do next. However, if we look after
several couples at the same time and from
different species, the procedure is more
complicated. Presentation of the American Humane Certificate

One of the difficult tasks is to decide when
we separate the first offspring from the
parents. This moment is often caused by
the behaviour of the male; since it can
happen that he chases the female from
the nest, in order to mate with the female
again. It also often happens that the male
throws the immature nestlings out of the
nest, or even attacks them. Therefore,
the confident caregiver should know the
peculiarities of the pairs well and in each
new breeding season watch the birds well
in order to intervene on time.
Hatching of the Burrowing

parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus
bloxami)
The colony of the Burrowing parrot of
Loro Parque Fundación (Cyanoliseus
patagonus bloxami) has already begun with
the hatching of its first chicks. This species,
also known as the Patagonian conure,
reproduce in groups and requires absolute
rest during this stage. Human disturbances
or the presence of possible predators, such
LPF&WPMagazin-Workshop
as a cat or even insects can endanger the
breed; we take precautions in order to
provide the necessary peace and security.
The business manager and ambassador
of Abaxis Europe GmbH, Bärbel Köhler,
visited the Loro Parque Fundación. On
this occasion, she provided our staff with
training on the blood tests conducted on
the turtles of the Galapagos Islands. It
was an interesting lecture in which our
specialists learned different and new
working methods.
By the end of May, the LPF & Wp-Magazine

Workshop took place at Loro Parque. It
was an interesting meeting among parrot
fans in order to exchange ideas and share
experiences. Several expert speakers in the
management of pet parrots conveyed their
knowledge in an atmosphere of exchange
of ideas with the assistants. Many of them
repeat every year and have become
reference points for breeders who find
themselves having occasional challenges
that are solved based on experience and
continuing education over time.
The prestigious animal protection

organization American Humane
Association, which has a long record of
accomplishment in the defence of animals
and their well-being in any area under
human care, granted Loro Parque with the
Certification for the Protection of animals
living in zoos, aquariums, and conservation
centres.
Dr. Ganzert, president and CEO of the Hatching of the Burrowing parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus bloxami)
American Humane Association, presented
Wolfgang Kiessling with this recognition
and seal of quality in animal care and For the purpose of obtaining this certificate, all species living in the Loro Parque were
welfare, Loro Parque is the first zoo to examined and analysed in order to evaluate the welfare of the animals. This award
receive this award in Europe. recognizes the committed work of the entire team.

BIRDKEEPING
“The vast majority of behavior
problems are the result of poor
environment and diet. Following
these suggestions will go a long way
Fischer’s Turaco toward the prevention of problems
with your companion parrot, and
will serve to help alleviate any stress-
related problems that may already
exist.”
STRESS REDUCTION FOR

COMPANION PARROTS
By Pamela Clark
T
o put it bluntly, keeping companion is a “done deal,” as they say. Since the for our parrots. These include erratic
parrots is similar to trying to pound a reality of keeping companion parrots feeding schedules, boring or non-nutritive
square peg into a round hole. The fact is unlikely to change, we must instead food choices, the unpredictable behavior of
that they do as well as they do is testimony do so as consciously as possible, with children and other pets, placement of the
more to their adaptability than it is to our a deep awareness of exactly what it is cage in an “exposed” spot in the home, the
husbandry efforts. Still undomesticated, we are asking of them. Life in captivity temperature in the home, and many others.
parrots evolved to fly miles every day, always carries a measure of stress for Many parrot owners, so used to ignoring
have unlimited social contacts with other our companion parrots. The wise parrot their own stress levels out of necessity in
flock members, forage for food of their owner both acknowledges this and works our jumbled and fast-paced world, often do
own choosing, bathe in a manner and to alleviate as much stress as possible not recognize signs of stress in their birds.
spot of their own choosing, remain active that results from the conditions of living in We try to shrug off our own feelings of fear
throughout the day shredding plant captivity. or emotional discomfort, as many of us
materials, and mate and raise their own have been taught to do since childhood. If
young. Even in the most benevolent of Veterinarian David McCluggage writes we are not in touch with our own anxiety
homes, this same parrot remains for hours in Holistic Care for Birds, “We know from or feelings of stress, then we need to train
a day in a cage, eats food of our choosing practical experience and from scientific ourselves to look for and honor the signs
served at times convenient for us, is research that emotions affect the state of of anxiety in our parrots. We need to take
dependent for stimulation and activity upon an animal’s health, whether the animal them seriously.
us, is unable to breed and rear young, and is a human being or a bird. The more
receives limited social interaction. intelligent an animal is, the keener its CAREFUL OBSERVATION OF YOUR
perception of danger and the greater its PARROT
All that said, however, I am not against stress.” There is little doubt that many of It is a valuable exercise to spend two to
keeping parrots as pets. That already the conditions in our homes create stress three weeks, observing your parrot as if you

were taking a video of his actions. In other
words, strive for objectivity. Get acquainted
with what his body language looks like
when he’s startled or scared. With many
species, the feathers will be held tightly
in toward the body, the neck will elongate,
and he may look “wide-eyed.” Anxiety in
African grey parrots is often demonstrated
by dancing from one leg to the other while
biting the toenails of the elevated foot, or by
twisting of the head in a figure-eight motion
while seeming to look upward. Generalized
anxiety or stress often results in lack of
play, fewer vocalizations and, sometimes,
decreased food intake. Extreme anxiety
will result in the more obvious behaviors of
feather destruction or phobias.
On the other hand, a relaxed, happy parrot

will vocalize frequently, eat hungrily, preen
normally, and find ways to invite social
contact with us. Happiness behaviors will
also be observed. These include tail wags,
stretches that include the wing and leg on
one side of the body, softly fluffed head
feathers, and wings raised together in Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Get acquainted with what his body language looks like when
unison as a greeting. he’s startled or scared. With many species, the feathers will be held tightly in toward the
body, the neck will elongate, and he may look “wide-eyed.”
During your period of observation, make
note of any incidents that startle him or
cause your parrot to look afraid or anxious.
Once you have a list of situations in which
you have observed fear or anxiety, then
changes should be made accordingly. For
example, if he appears wary when visitors
get too close to his cage, then future
guests should be instructed to remain a
certain distance away until the parrot gets
to know them better. Socializing a parrot
to new people is important, but if he is shy
or timid, this should be done gradually and
with sensitivity.
If his cage is near a stairway or a doorway

where people startle him as they appear
out of nowhere, then his cage should be
moved to a quieter location in the same
room. If such a placement is not possible,
then family members will need to learn to
verbally announce their presence prior to
entering the room. In that way, he won’t be
frightened by people’s abrupt appearance.
If a friend visits wearing a hat that scares On the other hand, a relaxed, happy parrot will vocalize frequently, eat hungrily, preen
the bird, you will ask him to remove the hat. normally, and find ways to invite social contact with us.
In other words, the owner must become
a student of the parrot’s body language
• Unbroken or extended eye contact
and do what he/she can to modify the
• A new fingernail or hair colour, especially if this is a bright shade
environment or situations in order to insure
• Large boxes
greater comfort for him.
• Moving furniture
• Costumes or unusual clothing
Owners should also learn to anticipate
• Bald heads
problems and avoid any new situations or
• Hats or strange headgear
objects that are likely to scare the bird. It
• Helium-filled balloons
is predictable that many parrots will find at
• New over-head track lighting or large pictures recently hung on the wall
least many of the following to elicit fear:
• Shaking out blankets, rugs or other large pieces of fabric
• Anything that seems to appear out of
• Loud noises from construction equipment, remodeling activities or fireworks
nowhere, especially from above.
• Sticks, ropes, brooms, ladders, hoses
CAGE PLACEMENT

This works just as well for parrots. Once
you choose the music, watch for times
when your parrot is resting and relaxed and
put the music on to play. Also play it when
you put him to bed at night. Eventually, he
will be patterned to relax every time he
hears this same music. You can then use it
during times of high stress, such as before
and after a trip to the vet, if you must have
any workmen come into your home for
repairs, or during the holidays when stress
levels in homes are higher anyway.
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD

NUTRITION
A poor diet will result in generalized stress.
Arguments abound about proper nutrition
for parrots, but it is generally accepted
that parrots thrive best on a wide variety of
healthy foods, and that no one food (such
as a seed mix or formulated diet or “pellet”)
should comprise the entire diet. Improving
the diet is essential to reducing stress in
many cases where the bird has often
developed a deficiency of essential fatty
acids and may also not be getting enough
high quality complete protein. Increase the
amount of fresh, raw foods he gets to 30%
of the diet or more. The darker the colour of
the vegetable or fruit, the more nutritional
value it contains.
If your parrot will not eat fresh vegetables

and greens, leave his dish of seed or pellets
Baby African Grey. Pattern him to some piece of soothing music. (I use Stephen
in the cage for now, but also provide him
Halpern’sSpectrum Suite for this). This idea is based upon techniques for self-hypnosis
and meditation in humans. twice a day with a chopped salad of fresh,
raw foods, with additional seeds mixed in.
Over time, he will become accustomed to
Since pet birds spend most of their time website also provides basic information the appearance of the fresh mix, and he
in the cage, the importance of correct about clicker training and how to begin. will begin to forage through that mixture
placement cannot be overstated. As for the seed it contains. Once this begins
indicated above, it should not be in any Once you have completed the initial steps to occur, the dish of seed can be removed
very busy traffic pattern, although it should to the practice of clicker training, you can from the cage. Initially, the fresh mix may
remain in the living area. For most parrots, teach your parrot many things, such as to contain 50% seed to prevent him from
cages should not be placed in front of a retrieve a ball, climb a ladder, or push a cart. getting too hungry as he learns to also eat
window, either. Unexpected things happen Clicker training can even be used to teach the fresh vegetables and other items this
outside of windows. If the cage is next to a a parrot to play with toys, or to desensitize mix contains. As his acceptance grows, the
window or sliding glass doorway, it should him to a new toy, since the sound of the amount of seed should be decreased to 10
be shifted a little to the left or right so that at clicker delivers immediate reinforcement. to 15%.
least half of the cage is against a solid wall. These short sessions will expend physical
If this is not an option, then a light coloured and emotional energy, which will relax him I have no argument with the value of a
sheet can be used to cover 1/3 of the cage and create in him a feeling of success and quality formulated diet, and I believe that
back to front. This provides a hiding place, accomplishment - feelings which have they are an important component of a
so parrots have a place to retreat to if often been extinguished or never fully nutritious diet. However, formulated diets
feeling threatened or anxious. developed in hand-reared parrots. should not compromise the entire diet,
as they are devoid of certain classes
CLICKER TRAINING PATTERNING TO MUSIC of valuable nutrients such as essential
Spend some time daily actively teaching Pattern him to some piece of soothing fatty acids and enzymes. Fresh greens,
your parrot something, as this will also help music. (I use Stephen Halpern’s Spectrum vegetables, seeds and nuts are excellent
reduce his anxiety. Clicker training is an Suite for this). This idea is based upon sources for these nutrients.
excellent for this. It’s fun for both owner and techniques for self-hypnosis and meditation
parrot, and will help to teach him to focus in humans. Simply described, if I meditate Make sure that a source for complete
his attention. Often, birds that startle easily for 20 minutes every day to the same piece protein is provided in a form the parrot will
have difficulty focusing clearly on tasks for of soothing music, then after a few months consume. Formulated diets are a good
very long, as they are constantly distracted all I will need to do is to hear the music to source of protein. Cooked beans, legumes
by their own anxiety and perceived need experience again the feelings of relaxation and grains can be served in combination
to be watchful at all times. Clickers can be and peacefulness usually felt during and and will provide a complete blend of
ordered from www.clickertraining.com. This after meditation. amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

Or, small amounts of low-fat cheese,
scrambled eggs, or well-cooked organic Blue and Gold Macaw. During your
period of observation, make note of any
chicken or fish can be offered.
incidents that startle him or cause your
parrot to look afraid or anxious. Once
In cases where a parrot exhibits chronic
you have a list of situations in which
stress, it may also be beneficial to obtain
you have observed fear or anxiety, then
digestive enzymes and sprinkle these on
changes should be made accordingly.
his food. A good product sold for use with
birds is ProzymesTM. This is available
from a variety of mail-order sources. Some
parrots simply do not absorb nutrients
from their diets as well as others do, and
this can lead to increased nervousness
and poor feather quality. Enzymes are
extremely important for good emotional
and physical health, and the provision of
such a supplement can increase nutrient
absorption, resulting in better all-around
health.
Many African greys, Senegals and Jardine’s

parrots who either damage feathers or
exhibit chronic stress can be provided with
an essential fatty acid oil supplement once
or twice a day. You can give him between This is especially true of African greys, who eat the fruits of the oil palm in the wild, which
three and six drops twice a day. Adequate are especially high in essential fatty acids. Senegals and Jardine’s parrots also enjoy food
essential fatty acids are not only necessary sources in the wild, which are similarly high in fat. This type of supplement can be found
for good plumage, but are needed for in the health food store refrigerator section. It can be placed on a small square of bread or
optimal brain function. Each nerve cell in other absorbent food.
the brain is covered with a myelin sheath
that is composed of essential fatty acids. SOOTHING RITUALS
It’s possible that some birds have a higher Create rituals and predictability in every way possible. Parrots love routines because
need than others do for these nutrients. they appear to enjoy being able to anticipate what is going to happen next. The issue

of predictability is closely related with their As I approach my blue-and-gold macaw, I you can bring him into the bathroom on a
innate need as prey animals to feel safe. In demand dramatically “Give me a kiss!” to portable perch. Just being in there while
the wild, most things are predictable. The which he responds by clasping a cage bar you dress will give him some satisfaction
sun rises and sets without fail. Even the with his beak so I can deposit a kiss on it. because he will instinctively understand
land dwelling animals in the area will tend to He then gets a bedtime almond. My middle- that you are “preening” and he is being
behave in predictable, cyclic ways; foraging aged male yellow-naped Amazon receives included.
and resting at certain times of the day. It simply a very respectful and loving “Good
is only predators who are unpredictable, night” from a distance. Each one receives a PROBLEMS WITH EMPATHY
appearing out of nowhere. Thus, for a special bedtime salute, unique to them, and Closely guard your own emotions about
parrot that has learned to feel anxiety, any is sung to them as I cover them. It doesn’t your parrot and his problems. I can’t
methods that create predictability will be matter what type of ritual you develop, just write enough about the empathic nature
helpful. that it’s the same every time. This serves of psittacine birds. When a parrot has
to create a great sense of safety in parrots. problems with chronic stress, it is often
One way to do this is to develop a flock Morning rituals are also important. A parrot because his human does not know how to
language. Say the same things to him at should be greeted each morning upon alleviate his own stress. Parrots (especially
appropriate times. When you feed him, being uncovered, or awakened, as if he greys) know how we feel, and when we
“Are you hungry?” When you give him is a special and important member of the are worried. If, when we interact with them,
water, “Do you want some fresh water?” family. This greeting takes only a minute or we allow ourselves to think about our own
When you leave, “Bye-bye… I’ll be right two, but never should the morning greeting stressors instead of focusing on them, the
back.” The more you talk to him in context be merely perfunctory. If you carefully bird will likely experience this as a danger
about predictable happenings, the more observe people who are really great with signal. Parrots in the wild watch each
secure he will feel. If he hears a noise that parrots, you will note that they focus solely other closely for any sign that danger is
startles him, label it for him and reassure on the bird, appreciating every quality as near. They are so in tuned with each other
him: “That was just the gardeners! Bad they speak softly to them. Slow down, that an entire flock can instantly change
gardeners! But you’re okay.” really look at your bird as if the rest of the direction when flying. Similarly, they watch
world didn’t exist and let him know that on us for signs of danger.
Rituals are created between owner and this new day, you find him exceptional and
bird as a sort of social duet that forms over valuable. Many clients will say, “Oh … but I’m not
time. Bedtime rituals can be especially acting stressed!” However, in the words of
reassuring. Every night I extend to each Include your parrot in as many social family Gretel Ehrlich in Intimate Nature: the Bond
his/her own special bedtime goodbye activities as possible, within the guidelines between Woman and Animals: “Animals
before covering their cage for the night. of safety. Parrots are social creatures, and hold us to what is present, to who we are
My Meyer’s parrot lies on his back in my being part of the activity helps to create a at the time. What is obvious to an animal
hand while I scratch the back of his neck. greater sense of safety. You might use a is not the embellishment that fattens our
Then I proclaim he’s the handsomest tabletop perch or a basket and bring him emotional resumes but what’s bedrock and
Meyer’s without feet I’ve ever seen, place to the table during mealtimes. When you current in us: aggression, fear, insecurity,
him back on his perch, and cover him up. take a shower or get ready in the morning, happiness or equanimity. Because they
have the ability to read our involuntary
tics and scents, we’re transparent to
them and thus exposed – we are finally
ourselves.” Since they are so adept at
reading “our involuntary tics and scents,”
our relationship with them, and their sense
of safety will benefit greatly if we can leave
our worries behind when interacting with
them. If you must worry, do so when away
from the parrot. When in his presence and
interacting with him, banish those thoughts
and focus on his positive qualities.
Train yourself to get into the habit of catching

your parrot in the act of being good. If he
eats food, praise him. If he drinks water,
praise him. If he preens or plays with a toy,
praise him. If this type of ambient positive
attention is provided consistently, the parrot
will receive the consistent feedback that he
needs regarding what is expected of him to
be successful in your home and this too will
allow him to relax a little more.
HUNGER = ANXIETY = STRESS

One of the most powerful tools for reducing
stress in a young parrot is to feed him
African Grey. Closely guard your own emotions about your parrot and his problems. warm, soft, nutritious food from a spoon
I can’t write enough about the empathic nature of psittacine birds. When a parrot has at least once every day. Most hand-reared
problems with chronic stress, it is often because his human does not know how to parrots were never spoon fed when young,
alleviate his own stress. since the practice of using a syringe is so

popular, but they can learn to enjoy this if can be so difficult to overcome in parrots, foods that can be used are high vitamin A
the owner is willing to be persistent about and the key can be to simply feed them a baby foods, such as sweet potatoes, winter
offering it on a nightly basis. supplemental meal by spoon. Such feeding squash, and carrots, or other cooked
not only results in a full crop of warm food, cereals. (Baby food cereals should not be
The majority of parrots reared for sale by which results in a decrease of anxiety and used because of the iron content.)
breeders or pet stores are weaned too greater relaxation, but it appears to trigger
early, in addition to being deprived of the on an instinctive level, a feeling of being Be sure to cool the mixture to 41-43
fledging experience. Early weaning helps nurtured and safe. degrees Celsius. A candy thermometer
to insure an early sale, which maximizes should always be used to insure that the
profits. In order to accomplish this, the Owners of any anxious bird should get into delicate tissues of the mouth and crop
hand-feeder eliminates feedings according the practice of looking to see if the parrot’s are not burned. African birds tend to be
to an arbitrary schedule that will insure crop is empty at different times of the day. rather fussy about food temperature, and
that the young parrot is weaned as early This is quite easy to tell. With an African if it drops below 40 degrees, they may be
as possible. The huge problem with this grey, look at the line of the neck as it less interested. Thus, when trying to teach
practice is that hunger and anxiety become descends downward and meets the chest. a bird to accept this practice, temperature
closely linked in the minds of baby parrots. If this is a smooth line, then the crop is may be critical.
In the wild, no adult parrot wants a chick nicely full. If there is an indentation where
to be calling for food because this elicits the neck meets the spot where the chest It can take real patience and persistence on
the attention of predators. Babies are fed begins to swell outward, and this indentation the part of the owner to teach a previously
constantly, rarely ever wanting for food for is present most of the time in this anxious weaned bird to enjoy this, but it is well
long. Further, as more breeders allow their bird, the implementation of supplemental worth the work. The value of this practice
pairs to raise their young through weaning feeding should be considered. When fed a with captive parrots that are experiencing
and fledging, observations accumulate that little warm food, often anxiety will diminish any difficult circumstances cannot be
prove what we long suspected; that adult to the point where the bird will eat more on underestimated. It triggers a young parrot
parrots will continue to feed their chicks his own. Thus, anxiety and stress can be to re-experience the comforting feelings
even after they are weaned, apparently reduced or eliminated simply by feeding it had as a baby in a manner that nothing
to provide reassurance or nurturing if the warm, mushy foods once or twice a day. else can. If the bird is fed just before bed, it
chick encounters a frightening experience will insure that he goes to bed with a crop
as it becomes more independent. The A feeding spoon can easily be made by full of warm nutritious food, which can in
chick not only does not experience hunger, dipping a plastic spoon into a small pan of turn encourage more relaxing sleep.
but it receives feedings even when it only boiling water until the plastic is soft enough
needs to be nurtured or reassured. that the sides can be bent upward. Warm If your young parrot will not eat formulated
cooked oatmeal is a real favorite. It’s okay diets (i.e. “pellets”), consider ordering some
Contrast this reality with the common to add a small amount of pure maple syrup Harrison’s Hand Feeding Formula and
rearing practice of eliminating feedings and a little low-fat milk. While parrots are spoon-feeding this either by itself, or mixed
according to a schedule, which can leave said to be lactose intolerant, this amount with oatmeal. This can be invaluable for
a parrot chick hungry for hours at a time, will do no harm and seems to be much birds that do not eat well on their own and
as he learns to manipulate food in order enjoyed…thereby providing incentive to the will not eat pellets. This is an exceptionally
to feed himself. Further, to compound parrot initially reluctant to enjoy this. Other high quality formula preparation and can
the anxiety caused by the hunger that he
instinctively understands to be unnatural,
he also receives no feedings simply for
the purpose of reassurance as he meets
the challenges of life in a pet store or new
home. Thus, hunger and anxiety become
inextricably and forever linked in the mind
of the parrot.
I believe this is why so many adult parrots

do not eat well when feeling anxious.
In more consulting cases than I care to
count, close questioning reveals a pattern
of eating that results in a hungry bird. An
anxious young parrot will eat enough to
keep himself alive and maintain his weight,
but will not eat enough to reach satiety, the
point that usually brings a greater sense
of relaxation. In many cases, a young
bird weaned through deprivation weaning
techniques will become food independent,
but will have a permanent behavioral
disability as a result.
Whenever circumstances cause anxiety for

such a bird, he eats less than normal. This Eclectus Parrot. Morning rituals are also important. A parrot should be greeted each
results in an edge of hunger, which causes morning upon being uncovered, or awakened, as if he is a special and important
more anxiety, which results in poorer eating member of the family. This greeting takes only a minute or two, but never should the
habits. This is one reason why anxiety morning greeting be merely perfunctory.

Stressed out Blue and Gold
Macaw. Simply put, there
is no substitute for fresh air
and real sunshine. Parrots
evolved to live outdoors.
Even we, as thoroughly
domesticated humans, can
feel the difference made by
time spent outdoors.
help to heal any nutritional deficiencies a short siesta, just an hour or two in the
of parrots that have not been eating well, middle of the day. Again, play the music for
or have been on insufficient diets. This him. That way, during the holidays or other
formula should be offered on a temporary really busy times, he will have a respite.
basis, served once a day until the bird
has reached the point where it is eating a FALLING & BROKEN BLOOD
nutritious diet with eagerness, and shows FEATHERS
no reduction of food intake in reaction to A stressed or anxious parrot may startle
stress. easily and will often break incoming blood
feathers when he falls. These should not
SLEEP CAGES & RELAXATION be pulled unless it is absolutely necessary
PERIODS to stop the bleeding. A broken blood feather
Think about creating a separate sleeping will usually stop bleeding on its own within
cage in a spare room. This cage need not 15 minutes. If it doesn’t, you can gently
be very big, and often a collapsible travel restrain the bird and apply pressure right
cage suffices nicely. It needs only one perch at the point where the feather emerges
and two small dishes. It should be covered from the follicle. Do not use Kwik Stop™,
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at night on at least three sides. Put it in a or any other product sold for the purpose
room where there is either a comfortable of stopping bleeding. This product is not
chair for you. Before you put him to bed, designed to be used on skin or wounds. It
feed the warm food by spoon, and then should only be used on bleeding toenails
put him in his sleeping cage but leave the or chipped and bleeding beaks. If you can’t
door open. Give him a small amount (one get the bleeding stopped after 15 minutes
tablespoon) of a good quality seed mix, of pressure, you should call your avian
or other treat that he really likes. You can veterinarian.
read a book or just visit quietly with him. In
other words, the idea is to create a quiet, It is best to avoid having the feather pulled
reassuring interlude for the two of you. because this often results in increased
Put on the Spectrum Suite CD. It doesn’t anxiety. Many novice parrot owners see
matter exactly what you do, just that it’s a blood from a broken feather and panic,
short period during which you both relax rushing the bird to the vet’s office to have
together in a pleasant environment. the feather pulled. The stress and fear
manifested by the frightened owner, as well
Then, begin to take him up there during as the actual veterinary procedure (if not
the day at some point and do the same performed with sensitivity), can result in a
thing. Maybe at those times when you feel dramatic increase in anxiety levels for the
yourself like you could use a 15-minute bird. Thus, if you do have to make such a
break. Take him up there with you, again trip to the vet for a broken feather, remain
putting him in the cage for a treat, or even calm and reassure your bird.
on top of the cage. Play the music. Over
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and his sleeping cage as a little oasis. avoid a trip to the vet’s office, watch the
Then, when life is stressful and lots is feather closely for a day or so to make
going on and you see him start to look a sure it doesn’t begin bleeding again. In
little tense, you can take him up there for some cases, the broken feather will be left

Stressed out Sun Conure. Think about
creating a separate sleeping cage in a spare
room. This cage need not be very big, and
often a collapsible travel cage suffices nicely.
It needs only one perch and two small dishes.
It should be covered at night on at least three
sides.
sticking out at an odd angle, so that the bird I would do without them. My birds come The usual cautions pertain, however. It can
bangs it as he moves around. However, inside from a period outdoors so much be difficult to predict what will and will not
parrots have taken care of this sort of more relaxed and happy. I also think it frighten a parrot. If any of the above ideas
problem by themselves for eons, and in benefits them greatly to get a respite from scare him, then hang it low on the outside
most cases, either the bird will chew it off human “vibes”. of the cage the first few times so that he
himself, or you can wait a couple of days can simply get used to looking at it. Don’t
and cut it back yourself – just enough so it PROJECTS & BUSY WORK worry about the waste, it will be worth it in
doesn’t drag. By that time, the blood supply Give a parrot plenty of stuff to tear up and the long run.
to the feather will have begun to recede destroy. He should have a new project
back up into the body. every day to alleviate boredom and use up HOLISTIC ASSISTANCE
some of that energy. Rotating toys is great, Lastly, consider trying Bach Flower
OUTSIDE AVIARIES but what parrots really need is something Remedies and standard homeopathic
Think about providing an outdoor aviary new to destroy every day. I usually give my remedies, under informed guidance.
for the parrot. Parrot owners often initially clients a shopping list as follows: A few homeopathic remedies that can
rejected this idea, believing that their • Food skewers made by Expandable help nervous, anxious and fearful birds
weather does not permit the use of an Habitats, also available fromwww.birdsafe. include Chamomilla, Hypericum, Ignatia,
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A good friend in Ohio installed a beautiful • Fun Rings in all three sizes (4″, 5″ and 7″) However, none of these remedies should
hexagonal aviary for the daytime use of her from Fowl Play Company (www.fowl-play. be used without the counsel of someone
six parrots. While it’s true it can’t be used com). who regularly uses them with parrots.
during much of the winter, but she has • A vast array of toy making parts from Veterinarians David McCluggage in
never regretted the purchase, so great are www.featheredkidsnstuff,www.birdsafe. Colorado (author of Holistic Care for Birds)
the benefits. com and other companies. and Joel Murphy in Florida (author of
• Cooked whole artichokes, whole cooked several books), do telephone consultations.
I live in a climate that reaches 46 degrees sweet potatoes, whole pomegranates, Used properly, these types of remedies are
on the hottest days of summer and large leafy greens, fruit in halves, whole gentle, have no side effects, and can be
extends down to -5 degrees during winter. carrots with the tops on, big chunks of corn exceptionally effective in such cases.
However, I can usually find a way to use on the cob, etc. – all for skewering.
my outdoor aviaries for at least a part of PROBLEM BEHAVIORS,
most days. Today was quite warm, but my Food skewers can be used to make a new ENVIRONMENTS & DIET
Blue and Gold Macaw had a wonderful time destructible toy each day, using toy making The vast majority of behavior problems
outdoors from 7:00 am until noon, when parts with or without a chunk of food for are the result of poor environment and
the temperature had reached 32 degrees tearing apart. The Fun Rings can be used diet. Following the suggestions above
and it was time for him to come in. in the same manner. You can put a frozen will go a long way toward the prevention
bagel on one in the morning and hang it of problems with your companion parrot,
and will serve to help alleviate any stress-
Simply put, there is no substitute for fresh in the cage before leaving for work. The
related problems that may already exist.
air and real sunshine. Parrots evolved to largest Fun Ring will accommodate a whole
Our companion parrots deserve our
live outdoors. Even we, as thoroughly roll of white, unscented toilet paper for compassion. We do our best by them when
domesticated humans, can feel the shredding. Toy parts can also be strung on we care for them in a manner that takes
difference made by time spent outdoors. If these, so get creative. Give him something into consideration the difficulty of the task
I sit in front of the computer all day or even new to look forward to each day to tear we ask of them; to join us in our world,
stay indoors, I accumulate some tension, apart. Again, this will help him to learn to learn our language, eat our food, amuse
but an hour outdoors does wonders for focus, but will also use up some of that us, comfort us, and allow us to clutch and
me. Parrots are no different. I have several energy that might otherwise get channelled hold onto a measure of their beauty and
outdoor aviaries and I don’t know what into anxiety. wildness.

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BUDGIES & COCKATIELS gmail.com CONURES
For sale/Te koop: Green male Budgies R35.00 For sale/Te koop: 1-0 GALAH (2016, s/s, c/b, For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Breeding Sun Conure (s/s,
each. Contact Henry Ogden on 0824426147 / p/r) R5000.00. Contact ROSS WILLIAMS on female escaped) R1200.00. Calls only during
protgen@vodamail.co.za 0827885573 / ross@isat.co.za office hours. Contact Sanjay on 0845072692 /
sanjaydabi62@gmail.com (Durban, KZN)
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-30 Cockatiels in different For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Major Mitchell’s R98 000.00
mutations; breeding pairs and their offsprings; p/p; 1-1 Triton Cockatoos R20 000.00. Contact Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Adult Queen of Bavaria.
altogether R3900.00 + transport and travel boxes. Ryan Wall on 0824113416 / ryan@tlfamillytrust. Contact Karien Coetzee on 0795298846 / cbkc99@
Contact Frank Spahr on 0792539510 (whatsapp) co.za (Cape Town). outlook.com
or 0446920251 / fr-spahr@gmx.de
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Ducorps Cockatoo (breeding) Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Queen of Bavaria (mature
R2500.00. Contact Abdul 0760141812 or whatsapp
COCKATOOS me.
male, in good feather condition). Graham
0825512086.
For sale/Te koop: Opsoek na n baba Moluccan For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Bare-eyed Cockatoos For sale/Te koop: Green-cheeks Conures (hand-
Cockatoo asb. Callie 0829907168. (excellent condition). Contact Dean on 0825796924 reared) R600.00; Yellow sided Conures R800.00;
/ dean@globalcleaning.co.za Red-breasted yellow-sided Conures R1000.00;
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Mature Galah (s/s, c/b)
Pineapple Conures R1300.00. (All above are
R4000.00. Contact Mike 072 458 2523. For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Umbrellas; 1-1 brpr Currently being hand reared and on three feeds a
Galahs; 1-0 Citron (6years); 2-0 Moluccan (9years); day). Contact me on whatsapp only on 0834170858
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Moluccan Cockatoo. Contact 1-0 Med Sulphur Crested (5years); 2-0 Ducorps. (South Coast, KZN).
Corne on 0834992580 / cornedupl@icloud.com (Dr Tommy Blunden & Certificates). Contact Corne
Barnard on 0784764400 / cbarnardconsulting@ Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Red Belly mannetjie.
For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Citron Crested Cockatoo gmail.com Contact Johan Erasmus on 0827479187 / johan@
(2017, 2 Feeds per day) R12 500.00. Contact
mannheim1.co.za (Is van Potchefstroom)
Cornelius on 0834085156 / corneliusclaassen@ For sale/Te koop: 3-4 Galah (S/S, C/B, parent
gmail.com raised, 2016) R10 000.00 per pair. Boxes and Wanted/Gesoek: 5-0 Greencheecks (Normal,
flights exc. Contact Donald Kemp on 0734272119 / Yellow Sided, Cinnamon or Pineapple). Also willing
For sale/Te koop: Baby Umbrella Cockatoo. donald@barkaybirds.co.za to swop some of my females for males. Contact
Contact Fareed on 0829232828 / fqd2@hotmail.
Rigardt on 0796863105 / carien.ferreira@lonmin.
com For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Moluccan (10 jr oud, gering, com
dna, gesex) R60.000.00. Neels 0788259881.
For sale/Te koop: Looking for an Umbrella
Cockatoo. Contact Fareed on 0829232828 / fqd2@ Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Black cap Conure; 0-1 Blue
hotmail.com For sale/Te koop: Whacky, a male Sulphur-crested throated Conure; 1-0 Rosy fronts Conure Please
Cockatoo. Contact Sean on 073 842 9206 / marais. any place in South Africa with air freight. Contact
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Moluccan Cockatoo. Contact sean2@gmail.com Francois on 0718982121 / francois69@live.co.za

For sale/Te koop: 0-0-5 Sun Conure babies Johan on 0842067550 / j.beukes@rem-sa.co.za
(hand reared). R1200.00 each. Contact for more
details. Contact Claudette on 0612919833 / For sale/Te koop: 0-5 Superb Starling (Captive bred LOOKING FOR
2016/17). R1250 each. Shipping possible. Contact
PARROTS / BIRDS TO
claudettechetty4@mail.com
Sean on 0844845252 / seantex1@gmail.com
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-1 Young pair of Crimson Belly
Conures. Contact Phillip Tiedt on 0813541272 /
GAMEBIRDS, PHEASANTS & WATERFOWL EXPORT:
philliptiedt@telkomsa.net (Durban area please).
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Turquoise Green-cheeked For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Swart Swane R3 000.00
Conure and hen Green-cheeked split turquoise p/p; 2-2 Blue Wing Geese R3 000.00 p/p; 1-1 Bar-
Macaws (All Types) - Babies /
(2016, s/s) R1100.00. Contact Andre de Villiers on Headed Goose R3 000-00 p/p; 2-0 Bar Headed Adult
082 7818 295 / andre.rheenendal@gmail.com Goose R1 500.00 aelk; 1-0 Barnacle Goose R1
500.00 elk; 0-1 Andean Goose R3 000.00 elk; 1-1 Cockatoo Babies (All Types)
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Pineapple Conure (Mature, Wildemakou R1 500.00 p/p; 0-1 Northern Pintail
2013, s/s, c/b) R1200.00. Contact Andre de Villiers R350.00 elk; 0-1 Cape Shelduck R400.00 elk; 3-3 Lorikeets (All Types) - Any Age
on 082 7818 295 / andre.rheenendal@gmail.com Fluiteende R700.00 p/p; 5-0 Red Crested Pochard
R300.00 elk; 3-3 Rosy-Billed Pochard R700.00 Amazon Babies (All Types)
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Queen of Bavaria (mature p/p; 0-2 Green Wing Teal R1 000.00 elk; 3-0 North Eclectus - Any Age
male) Graham 0825512086. American Ruddy Duck R1 000.00 elk; 1-0 Tufted
Duck R1 000.00 elk; 1-1 New Zeeland Scaup Love Birds: Masked / Personata
For sale/Te koop: Blue-headed Crown Conure R900.00 p/p; 0-2 New Zeeland Scaup R450.00
(slightly tame, in excellent condition) R900.00 neg. elk. Kontak Mnr Johan Prinsloo 082 861 7900 / / Fischers
Imraan 082 796 3333. jprinsloo00001@hotmail.com
Alexandrines - Babies / Adults
For sale/Te koop: 0-3 Queen of Bavaria (H/R, DNA, Wanted/Gesoek: Soek Elliot Fisant mannetjie en
and rung Feb 2017) R13 000.00 each. Contact reeve wyfie asb. Contact Jaco on 0828040623 /
Conures - Any Age (All
Merridy Bellenger on 0721991613 / merridy@
telkomsa.net
jacoramsauer@compnet.co.za Varieties)
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Siamese Fireback. Contact Ringnecks - Youngsters/Adult
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-1 Sun Conure (c/b 2017, p/r). Johan 0832569053.
Contact Sean on 0844845252 / seantex1@gmail. (Any Color / Any Mutation)
com For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Brpr Hawaiian Ganse.
R3500.00. Contact Hanlie Terre Blanche on Fancy Pigeons
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Crimson Belly Conures
(HR, CB, 2017) R3000.00; 4-2-3 Dusky Conures
+27768512429 / hanlie321@gmail.com
Canaries - Any Color
(HR, CB, 2016) R1250.00 each; 3-0 Maroon Belly For sale/Te koop: Mandarin Ducks R750 p/p; Show Budgies / Doves /
Conures (HR, CB, 2015) R2000.00 each; 0-0-2 Caroline Ducks R750 p/p; Ringneck Pheasants
Green Cheeks (HR, CB, 2017) R200.00 each; 1-0 R750 p/p. Please phone after 7pm. Jan Pretorius Cockatiels
Pearly Conure (HR, CB, 2016) R2000.00 each; 0799113368.
1-0 Rose Crown (HR, CB, 2016) R2000.00 each; Toucans - Any type, any age
0-0-5 Sun Conures (HR, CB, 2017) R1500.00 Wanted/Gesoek 0-1 Vulturine. Cell: +27(82) 492
each. Wanted: Peach Fronted to swop for Suns; 2496 / mauritz.olivier@gmail.com
0-1 Maroon Belly to buy or will swop for any of
the above. Trevor 0829534735 (Sodwana Bay,
Baby Parrots are Welcome
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Black Neck Swan (2 to 3
Zululand).
years old); 0-3 Australian shovelor. Contact Eliphas
on 0798936383 / eliphas@rugare.co.za
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-1 young pair of Crimson Belly
Conures and an extra Hen. Please contact me on Also wanted:
For sale/Te koop: Golden Pheasant R650.00
watts app on 0834170858.
p/p; Yellow Golden R650.00 p/p; Silver Pheasant Exotic Big Cats - Any type,
R750.00 p/p; Silver male R400.00; Golden male
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Queen of Bavaria. Contact
Regardt Marcus on 0827730395 / wingitbirdfarm@
R350.00; Melanistic Pheasant R650.00 p/p; any age
Ringneck Pheasant R650.00 p/p; White Ringneck
gmail.com
Pheasant R1000.00 p/p; Yellow throated spurfowl
R1000.00 p/p; Kenya Crested Guineafowl
Te koop: 1-0 Sun Conure R1 500.00. Skakel Dirk
van Schalkwyk 072 259 2904 of Ann 072 581 4352
R3500.00 p/p; Blue Peafowl R1500.00 p/p; White Contact : Mac
Peafowl R10 000.00 p/p; Black shouldered Peafowl
(Kestell, Oos Vrystaat).
R3000.00 p/p; White Guineafowl R150.00 each; 074 997 1180
White Turkeys [young] R100.00 each; Golden
DOVES, FINCHES & SOFTBILLS Seabright R300.00 p/p; Malay Game Chickens (Call/SMS/Whatsapp)
R750.00 p/p; Golden Hamburgh R1000.00 p/p;
Mute Swan male [young] R2800.00. Contact willem
van de kamp on 0832045654 / willemvdkamp@
Email :
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 normal Grass Finches
(Young birds). Contact ismail on 0716765518 / gmail.com
ismailsuffla@gmail.com (Durban).
For sale/Te koop: 3-3 Golden Pheasants R800.00 salovepets@gmail.com
Wanted/Gesoek: 3-3 pairs Show Zebra Finches p/p; 2-0 Yellow Golden Pheasants R250.00 each;
(black face, black breast). Contact Kevin Beetge on 4-2 Koekoek/bosvelder chickens R40.00 each.
0840121808 / tbeetge@mweb.co.za (Preferably Contact Riaan / Julie on 082 8077 446 / 018 632
Cape Town area and surrounds). 1008 / tuintrommel@gmail.com (Lichtenburg, Nearest airport :
North West)
Wanted/Gesoek: Opsoek na Blou Vlek Duifies. O.R Tambo , JHB
Contact Johan Erasmus on 0827479187 / johan@
For sale/Te koop: Eende: 3-0 Red crested males
mannheim1.co.za (Ek is van Potchefstroom).
R200.00 each; 0-1 Northern Pintail R400.00 each;
1-0 Chestnut teal R400.00 each; 1-0 Layson Teal
For sale/Te koop: I have a variety of little Conures R400.00 each; 1-1 Sharp-winged Teal breeding
(all been hand reared at present, all in good R800.00 p/p; 1-1 Ruddy Shelduck Breeding pair
health and different prices) Please whatsapp R1300.00 p/p; 1-0 Brazilian Teal R350.00 each;
me if interested (Contact me on whatsapp only) 1-1 Chiloë Wigeon breeding pair R1800.00 p/p; 1-1
0834170858 (South Coast, kzn). Cape Shovler breeding pair R1000.00 p/p. Contact
Stephan on 0810294666 / stephan.devilliers.583@
Wanted/Gesoek: Bronze Factor canaries. Contact gmail.com

For sale/Te koop: Vulturine tarentale R6000.00 For sale/Te koop: Lovely birds for rehoming: Cute, For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Blue and Gold Macaw.
per paar; Kenia Crested tarentale te koop loving, friendly, just everything you wish for your Contact Donnavin on 0715007838 / donnavinsmit@
R3500.00 per paar. Contact Jaco on 0828040623 / bird. Contact marc fisher on +237680562545 / ymail.com
jacoramsauer@compnet.co.za n.decaprio1@gmail.com
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-1 Catalina Macaw (2016,
For sale/Te koop: Fischer lovebirds: 0-0-1 Albino h/r, c/b) R15000.00; 0-0-1 Yellow collared
LORIES & LORIKEETS (2017, rung) R3000.00; 0-0-2 Parblue (2017, rung) Macaw (2016, parent reared) R2500.00. Siaalan
R850.00 each; 0-0-1 Green/blue/ino (2017, rung) 0839520122 (Pietermaritzburg).
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Cobalt turquoise pied (S/S, R800.00; 0-0-1 Blue/ino (2017, rung) R800.00;
C/B, 2016, PBFV Tested) R1500.00. Transport at 0-0-2 Violet R250.00 each. (Birds can be sent For sale/Te koop: 6-6 brpr Blue and Gold Macaws;
Buyers cost. Contact N.Naidoo on 0725400549 / nationally buyer cost Max R300). WhatsApp Salim 6-6 brpr Greenwing Macaws; 3-3 brpr Military
novinaidoo@yahoo.com (Bird is Ex Durban). 0839944768 (Cape Town). Macaws; 1-1 brpr Buffon Macaws; 2-2 brpr Nic
Scarlet Macaws; 4-4 brpr Scarlet Macaws; 2-2
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-1 Rainbow aLorikeets. Contact For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Derbyan Parrots Hyacinth Macaws. Contact Corne Barnard on
Ansie on 0729039161 / opperman_ansie@yahoo. (excellent condition). Contact Dean on 0825796924 0784764400 / cbarnardconsulting@gmail.com
com / dean@globalcleaning.co.za
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Blue and Gold (7 month old,
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Duyvenbode Cock. Phone male, C/B S/S by Chris Kingsley) R15 000.00 onco.
Pat 076 833 5476. MACAWS Contact John 0843016654.
For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Pairs Red Ivory (EOS Bornea For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue and Gold Macaw (2011,
/ perfect condition) R4500.00 p/p. Contact is Mike For sale/Te koop: 1 -1 Blue & Gold Macaws s/s, c/b, well bonded) R42 000.00. Contact Andre
072 458 2523. (surgically sexed by Dr Blunden -19/05/2017- +/- de Villiers on 082 7818 295 / andre.rheenendal@
5 months old, hand raised and still indoors, can gmail.com
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Red Collared Lorikeet be sold separately) price is per bird R13 500.00.
(preferably mature). Contact Rigardt on Contact Terry Petzer on 0825725471 / terry@ For sale/Te koop: Blue and Gold Macaw (4 mths
0796863105 / carien.ferreira@lonmin.com lostinafrica.co.za (Bronkhorstspruit - can be old) R8500.00; 0-1 Blue Fronted Amazon (2016)
dropped off in Edenvale JHB). R7500.00. Phone AB. 0834461864
1-1 brpr Forsten R3800.00 (one bird’s chest
feathers plucked, but black undercoat has grown Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Scarlet Macaw (2016/2017, For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Blue and Gold Macaws (2-3
again). Contact Andre 060 702 1315. female, must have been vet checked, also in good years) R35 000.00 p/p; 1-1 Military Macaws (2-3
condition) Will pay R20 000.00. Contact aboo on years) R55 000.00. Contact Jacques Barnard on
0145432180 / farzana.minty@yahoo.com 0823218655 / jbcntr@gmail.com
LOVEBIRDS
For sale/Te koop: You’ve never met a more For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Greenwing Macaws R75
For sale/Te koop: Rosiecollis/Rosy Face: 1-0 curious case of bird than Skippy. Overflowing with 000.00 p/p; 1-1 Blue and Gold Macaws R45
Violet/ino R450.00 excl. vat. SMS / Whatsapp 082 personality, he never fails to bring a smile upon 000.00. (Vet checked, micro chipped and confirmed
496 7771 / vaughn@colorrite.co.za. our faces, and we guarantee he will leave on upon mature). Contact Ryan Wall on 0834113416 /
yours as well! Whether he greets you with a Hi or ryan@tlfamilytrust.co.za (Cape Town).
For sale/Te koop: Agapornis canus / Madagascar Hello, or he just laughs along with the family, he’s
L.B. (3/1 siblings, born Mid June - available a bundle of joy to be around. He will allow people For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue and Gold Macaws
September) Male R1 400.00 EACH - FEMALE R2 he is comfortable with to thoroughly scratch his (microchip and vet checked) R48 000.00. Contact
400.00. (Air Freight and box to be added - included head and even pick him up! He loves attention and Amanda on 0725067206 / amandafouri@gmail.
for order of 4 birds.) Pierre aecpierre@gmail.com / needs to be conversed with at least once a day. com
082 833 50 63 Comes with his cage and 50lb of bird seed and
mixed food for him. Contact me on (414) 856-7033 For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue and Gold (B/P) R60
For sale/Te koop: 0-2 Groen pied Opaline/ blou / babeclinton35@gmail.com 000.00. Contact Annelize on 0813265814 / info1@
of turq. Contact Johan van Wyk on 0849717327 / golife.co.za
ljrf5@yahoo.co.uk For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Blue and Gold Macaw
(breeding, 11 yrs old, slightly plucked on the neck. For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Green-winged Macaw (Vet
Wanted/Gesoek: Baby Violet Lovebird (to handrear, R24 500.00; 0-0-1 Blue and Gold Macaw (CB, Checked and Micro chipped) R78 000.00. Contact
but I cannot find one anywhere). If anyone has one 2017) R12 000.00. Contact Eliphas on 0798936383 Amanda Fourie on 0725067206 / amandafouri@
or knows where I can get one, please would you / eliphas@easyhatch.co.za gmail.com
let me know? Thank you so much! Contact liesel
on 0741011377 / liesel.dutoit@gmail.com (I am in For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Yellow-collared Macaw For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Breeding pair Blue and
Durban). (breeding, 7 yrs old, rung) R4000.00. Calls only Gold Macaws R60 000.00. Contact Annelize on
during office hours. 0845072692. (Durban, KZN). 0813265814 / info1@golife.co.za
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-1 Lutino Fischer R1700.00;
0-0-2 Dec/?ino Fischers R200.00 each (4 Months For sale/Te koop: 2-0 Blue and Gold Macaws (8 For sale/Te koop: 6-6 Brpr Blue & Gold Macaws
old, nest mates) or R2000.00 for all 3; 0-0-2 years); 1-1 Military Macaws; 1-0 Military (2 years); (s/s, c/b or m/c) R55 000.00 p/p; 1-1 Bonded pair
Turqblue/ino (Dad is Creamino) R1500.00 each. 2-2 brpr Blue and Gold Macaws; 1-2 Blue and Blue & Gold Macaws (2013 c/b, s/s) R45 000.00;
Contact Rigardt on 0796863105 / carien.ferreira@ Gold Macaws (5 months); 2-2 brpr Greenwing 1-0 Blue & Gold Macaw (2006, c/b, s/s) R25
lonmin.com Macaws. (Dr Tommy Blunden & Dr Chris Kingsley 000.00; 0-1 Blue & Gold Macaw (2012, c/b, s/s)
& Certificates). Contact Corne Barnard on R25 000.00; 0-1 Blue & Gold Macaw (2016, c/b,
For sale/Te koop: Mature breeding mask 0784764400 / cbarnardconsulting@gmail.com s/s) R1 7000.00; 1-0 Blue & Gold Macaw (2017,
(Personates): 1-1 dec white R1300.00 pair; 1-1 c/b, s/s) R12 000.00; 0-1 Blue & Gold Macaw (2017,
pied (distinctive black head) x df violet edge Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 mature Nicaraguan Scarlet c/b, s/s) R1 2000.00. Contact Jan on 0795285295 /
(C/b s/s canus) R3000.00 pair; 1-0 Madagascar Macaw. Graham 0825512086. bullfrogsnest@plotnet.net
Lovebird R1000.00. Contact A sing on
0849101192/0748532442 / Avianlovekzn@gmail. Wanted/Gesoek: 0-2 mature Scarlet Macaw or to Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Mature Military. Contact Ulrich
com swop male for female. Graham 0825512086. Viljoen on 0823293207 / uncledeli.hrm@gmail.com
For sale/Te koop: ROSIE LOVEBIRDS (2017, Wanted/Gesoek: 2-0 Mature Caninde. Contact For sale/Te koop: 0-0-5 Blue and Gold Macaws
RUNG BUT NOT SEXED) GREEN R180.00 Karien Coetzee on 0795298846 / cbkc99@outlook. (h/r, c/b, 2017) R10 000.00 each. Contact Sean on
each; Turquoise R180.00 each; ALBINO RED com 0844845252 / seantex1@gmail.com
EYE R2500.00 each. Contact RUDI LE ROUX on
+27827768255 / rudasoucing@gmail.co.za For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue & Gold (2016, s/s, c/b) For sale/Te koop: Cockatoo babies and Macaws.
R30 000.00 p/p; 1-0 Blue & Gold (2016, s/s, c/b) +27743478658
For sale/Te koop: 1-2 Geel DEC Fischer’s; 1-0 R15 000.00 each. (Large birds in perfect health &
Pastel DEC Fischer; 0-1 OF Opaline Roseicollis; feather, checked by Dr Kingsley, parent reared - fly For sale/Te koop: 1-0 mature male, Illigers Macaw
0-2 Groen dominante pied/turqouise roseicollis. very well, photos available on whatsapp). Contact (in beautiful condition). R3000.00. Contact Teresa
Contact Andre Kotze on 0786392069 / akotze78@ Zaheer on 0812808599 / dominionoutfitters@ on 0658324775 / parrots@chilliapple.za.net (West
gmail.com telkomsa.net Rand).

For sale/Te koop: 2-0 Macaws (p/r, c/r, b.g, 2016) 1,8m x 0,9m x 0,9m. Die een tipe hok word klaar
R9500.00 each; 1-1 brpr Y-naped Macaws (p/r, c/r,
2011) R7000.00 p/p; 1-0 Greenwing Macaw (c/r, 9
aanmekaar gesweis. Word gemaak van 20mm
vierkantige buispyp en kry twee lae roeswerende Looking for Good Size Show
yr old) R30 000.00 each. W Nortje cell phone 073
167 0573
verf die raam word oorgetrek met galvanised
sheets en galvanised mesh van 25mm x 13mm
Budgies and any type of
x 1,25mm. Elke hok kom met perch holders en Lorikeets
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-3 Blue and Gold (h/r) R10 swivel feeders wat 3 bakkies vat. Die hokke het n
000.00. Contact Corne Barnard on 0784764400 /
cbarnardconsulting@gmail.com
deur agter en twee deure voor waar die neskas by
die boonste deur inskuif. Staanders word ook by
Contact : Mac 074 997 1180
die hokke ingesluit.Die ander tipe hok lyk basies (Call/SMS/Whatsapp)
For sale/Te koop: 14-14 brpr Blue and Gold Macaws; dieselfde maar kom in panele vir maklike vervoer. Email : salovepets@gmail.com
6-6 brpr Greenwing Macaws; 3-3 brpr Scarlet Die rame word van 10mm ronde yster gemaak.
Macaws; 2-2 brpr Buffon Macaws; 4-4 brpr Military Die panele sit baie maklik en vining aanmekaar
Macaws; 3-3 brpr Red fronted Macaws; 4-4 brpr en is net so stewig as bogenoemde hok. Jy kan
Blue Headed Macaws; 4-4 brpr Caninde Macaws. dus n hele paar hokke op n bakkie of waentjie laai.
(Dr Tommy Blunden & Certificates). Contact Corne Hierdie hokke het nie n deur agter nie en ook nie n
Barnard on 0784764400 / cbarnardconsulting@ afskorting agter die neskas nie. Pryse van hok klaar
gmail.com gebou: 1hok = R2500.00; 2 hokke = R4890.00;
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For sale/Te koop: 0-0-1 Scarlet Macaw (open hok = R2200.00; 2 hokke = R4290.00; 3 hokke =
rung, H/R, 5 MONTHS OLD) R22 000.00. R6230.00. Kontak Dirk le Roux by 0827889885 vir
Contact AHMED ABOO BAKER HAFFEJEE on
0145434699 / haffejeeahmed@yahoo.com
verdere besonderhede. (Ek is van Koster NW)
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R305
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in excellent condition. Contact A sing on 082 956 2477
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lounges, large modern kitchen, dining room, two such as Amazons, Australian, African, Macaws,
studies, bar, gymnasium, sewing room, as well as etc. Also available 5 litre Virukill. For more info visit
large outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool www.versele-lega.com and www.orlux.be / Preggy
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established garden with 30 different indigenous
tree and shrub species. Two equipped, permanent Aviary & Rearing Accessories: Large variety.
boreholes. R4 500 000. Contact Louis Hartley on Stainless steel bowls (14cm-24cm); Swivel

Feeders only with 11 cm bowls; Nest boxes of all 0716765518 / ismailsuffla@gmail.com
sizes made from plywood; Catch Nets; Virukill-
Avisafe 1 litre and 5 litres, etc. Phone Preggy on For sale/Te koop: Golden Rosella (In excellent
Bird Drinking Nipples
074 533 4460 (Irene) condition) R1600.00 slightly neg. Imraan 082 796
3333.
Wanted: Ringnecks, Albino, Creamino. Birds
must be one year or older. Good prices will be Wanted/Gesoek: Soek jong pare: Bronze-winged
paid if you are interested in exporting Ringnecks Pionusse, Alexandrines, geel en wit Ringnekke en
or other Australian birds, Rosellas, Turqs, Mulga, Rosellas. Contact J Nel on 0845057575 / neltri8@
Splendid, Red Rump mutations, Lories, Finches, gmail.com
fancy pigeons, etc. Please e-mail us or call on the
number below, it may be possible to pick up birds For sale/Te koop: Orange pennant (Adelaide)
and pay for them locally for those not interested pair R5000.00. Contact Abdul 0760141812 or
in exporting. Contact avianzoo@hotmail.com or whatsapp me.
Sohail Fazal +92 345 846 3666
Wanted/Gesoek: ROBINO ROSELLA MANNETJIE.
E
Chickens for sale: Pekin Bantams (standard Contact Johan Fourie on 0762110713 /
RO NLIN
& frizzled) in white, black, buff, lavender, blue,
partridge. Contact Mervyn on 072 445 1323 / 041
johanfrederickfourie@gmail.com
ORDE
379 4430 (Port Elizabeth) For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Lineolated Parakeets
Turquoise/Ino x Green (C/b, 2017, DNA/s). Phone us on 031 763 4054
MONATI HANDREARING, SOFT and PELLETS
available at Breeders Prices in the Western Cape.
Transport: Buyers responsibility & expense. Contact
Colette Botha on 0833852138 / colettebotha3@
OR
If you haven’t used it before and would like a free gmail.com Email: sales@dennisonpublishing.co.za
sample to try please contact me. Price list available
on request. Free delivery in Cape Town and For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr of Alexandrines (great
surrounding areas. Contact Eddie Hughes on 082 condition, prolific breeders). Contact Dean on
555 0256 or 021 782 3792. E mail; eddiehughes@ 0825796924 / dean@globalcleaning.co.za
telkomsa.net AVIAN VET DIRECTORY
Wanted/Gesoek: Dringend – 0-1 volwasse
Available: Parrot rings-As a PASA member you Alexandrine en 0-1 Slaty headed. Tel: 0718766818. NATIONAL
can obtain unique rings in aluminium, brass and Dr Chris Kingsley.................... 082 780 8043
stainless steel in different sizes at best prices. Egg WANTED: Bourke Parakeet Mutations, s/s
lights, open rings, applicators and date punches are unrelated pairs or single birds. Please contact GAUTENG (JOHANNESBURG)
available at discount prices to members. Contact me if you may have any for sale early November
Dr T. Blunden (Boksburg).......... 011 893 2117
the PASA Office at 082 418 1555, 09:00-13:00, (I return from UK then) or later. Mutation type and
Monday-Friday / pvsa@aviculturesa.co.za / www. price to Eddie Hughes 082 555 0256 or preferably
Dr B. Russel (Jhb)................... 011 706 1381
aviculturesa.co.za (new applications welcome) eddiehughes@telkomsa.net Dr P. Stapelberg (Radiokop)....... 011 475 8680
Dr C. de Kramer (K/dorp)......... 011 660 3110
Beskikbaar: Papegaairinge-‘n PVSA lid kan hoë
kwaliteit ringe van verskillende groottes is in
PARROTS GAUTENG (PRETORIA)
aluminium, geelkoper en vlekvrye staal teen die Dr Robert Conradie ................ 083 400 5646
Wanted/Gesoek: Looking for 0-1 Maximillian.
beste pryse bekom. Datumponsers, oop ringe,
Please contact Nick on 076 9818 666. Dr. Sarah Le Goff (Edenvale)..... 011 4538525
tange en eiertoetsliggies is ook aan lede beskikbaar Dr D. Elliot (Onderstepoort)...... 012 529 8105
teen afslagpryse. Kontak die PVSA Kantoor by 082 For sale \ te koop; 1-0 Jong Red Sided Eclectus Dr D. Kenyan (Lynwood)........... 012 348 1118
418 1555, Maandae-Vrydae, 09:00-13:00 / pvsa@ mannetjie (5mnde) R2500.00; 1-1 Jong African Dr D. Greyling (Centurion)........ 082 778 8417
aviculturesa.co.za / www.aviculturesa.co.za (nuwe Grey paar (13 maande, nie bloed verwant)
aansluitings welkom) R5000.00. Kontak Hentie van der Merwe 082 7875 MPUMALANGA
190 / Hentiekoba @ telkom sa. Net (HERMANUS)
Bird Services: Chickadee Bird Services-We do Bird Dr Q. Otto (Nelspruit).............. 013 790 0850
Baby-Sitting / Wing Clipping and Nails, Assessing Te koop: 1-0 Blue Fronted Amazon R8 000.00.
and Advising / Delivering of Pet Food and Skakel Dirk van Schalkwyk 072 259 2904 of Ann NORTH WEST
Accessories. For best service, please call Michelle 072 581 4352 (Kestell, Oos Vrystaat). Dr T. du Plessis (Rustenburg)..... 014 533 2084
on 082 944 0140 (Durban / Highway area) Dr A. Smit (Ottosdal)............... 018 571 0337
For sale/Te koop: Beautiful African Grey (in a very Dr. M. van Zyl........................ 018 571 0337
good condition large cage) R2000.00. Needs a Dr G. Scheepers.................... 012 252 1266
PARAKEETS & PARROTLETS loving, caring home. Can provide photos. Contact
Elzari on 0832004251 / elzari.knoop@gmail.com
KWAZULU NATAL
For sale/Te koop: Celestial Parrotlets: 4-4 pairs
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-2 RED TAIL CONGO Dr T. Kaldenberg (Kloof)........... 031 764 0588
Green-split for Blue R800.00 p/p. Contact Johan
0733745530. AFRICAN GREY BABIES (6 WEEKS OLD, ON 3
FEEDS/DAY). CONTACT SONJA 0823177110 or EASTERN CAPE
For sale/Te koop: 3-0 Plumheads Grey green 0118112911 / francois.smit@implat.co.za Dr P. Wood (East London)......... 043 735 1456
(2016, s/s, c/b, ringed, parent reared). Greg
Simons 0844210808 (Calls only). For sale/Te koop: 0-2 Red-sided Eclectus (2015) WESTERN CAPE
R4000.00. Wilna Coetzee 0825767697 / wilnac@ Dr R. Nischk (Parow)............... 021 558 1625
Wanted/Gesoek: Rosella (hand Raised). If you lantic.net (HOOPSTAD).
Dr Joubert (Blaauberg)............ 021 557 6197
have please contact Nick on 076 9818 666. Dr A. Coetzee (Yzerfontein)...... 022 451 2087
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 breeding pair Alexandrines
(6 yr old, very good condition) R4000.00. Call Dr D. de Beer (Paarl)............... 021 875 5063
Wanted/Gesoek: 4-0 Splendids. Contact Danie on
0722109814. Dr T. Dicks (Fish Hoek)............. 021 785 2251
0833890583 / dj-malan@mweb.co.za
Dr M. Barron (Diep River)......... 021 712 5103
For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Alexandrian R1500.00 Dr F. Goedhals (Strand)............ 021 854 7037
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-1 Pennant Rosella and loose (was checked by Kingsley but the male had flown
birds; 0-2 Golden Mantels (any mutation except away); Sun Conures for sale. Contact roshan on
cinnamon); 0-1 Black Golden Mantel Rosella; FREE STATE
0737875810 / rmotheelal@gmail.co.za
1-0 Lutino or split Elegant; 1-0 Lutino Splendids; Dr Marshall (Welkom).............. 057 392 2971
1-1 Brown Rosellas; 2-2 Pileated; 1-0 or 0-1 Pied For sale/Te koop: African Grey babies (6 weeks old,
Green Rosella; 1-0 Lutino Plumheads. Contact 4 feeds per day). R2800.00 each (2 babies) Calls This is a free directory offered by Avizandum.
Preggy on 0833764776 / preggy.chetty@gmail. only during office hours. 0845072692 (Durban, If you know of any avian vets that should be
com KZN). listed here, or if any of this information is
incorrect, please email us on
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Blue Celestial Parakeets For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Blue-fronted Amazon (2016, adverts@dennisonpublishing.co.za
(buyer to collect|) R1000.00. Contact Ismail on s/s, full flighted, h/r, talking, kept in outdoor aviary,

fully flighted). Calls only during office hours. For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Gigi African Grey Parrot
Looking for: R6500.00. Contact Sanjay on 0845072692 / (she is 1 year and 8 months old now, comes
sanjaydabi62@gmail.com (Durban, KZN)
Ducks, Pheasants, Peacocks,
with travelling cage, very healthy and tame, eats
variety of foods and seeds, love playing with kids,
Swans For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Blue Heeded Pionus (one
year old, aviary bred, fully flighted, all nails and
beautiful birds, love cuddle and kisses, whistles
and talks, only to good loving home, will make
toes in 100% condition, not rung, all feathers in a wonderful addition to your house hold and a
place, not plucked). R1250.00 (Call only during wonderful singer to your home too). Contact Jose
office hours). 0845072692. (Durban KZN). on / josemariarosell14@gmail.com
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Red-Lored Amazon (s/s, For sale/Te koop: 4-4 brpr Blue Fronted Amazons
Contact : Mac close banded ring, mature bird). Contact Jan van R20 000.00 p/p; 0-1-1 Orange Winged Amazons R2
074 997 1180 Deventer on 073 594 5076 / janvandeventer13@
gmail.com0735945076
000.00 each; 3-1-4 Blue Fronted Amazon babies
R9 500.00 each. Contact Steven on 0827886206 /
(Call/SMS/Whatsapp) stevenm@mnlaw.co.za
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Vosmaeri Electus (mature,
Email : salovepets@gmail.com reasonably priced) Contact Dean 0825796924 For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Congo African Greys
(JHB). (7 yrs old, in perfect condition) R8000.00. Call
0722109814.
For sale/Te koop: Breeding pairs of Solomon
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Yellow Crowned Amazon
ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE Electus (in Perfect condition, female is close
banded and currently nesting). R9500.00 Call (s/s, 2 years old) R6000.00. Contact Cornelius on
FOR ONLY 0722109814. 0834085156 / corneliusclaassen@gmail.com
R185
For sale/Te koop: 3-5 Green-thighed Caiques For sale/Te koop: Mature Yellow Naped Macaw
(2016, s/s, 4 Blood lines, p/r) R10 000.00 ea. (not sure of sex, excellent condition) R4000.00 OR
Contact Merridy Bellenger on 0721991613 / to swop for a mature Grand Electus hen. Contact
merridy@telkomsa.net Dean 0825796924 (Jhb).
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0 Adult Lilac Crowned Amazon. For sale/te koop: 1-1 brpr Congo African Greys
Contact Elrisha on Contact Karien Coetzee on 0795298846 / cbkc99@ (both very huge birds, in perfect condition and
031 763 4054 or outlook.com close banded). R9000.00. Call 0722109814.
adverts@dennisonpublishing.co.za For sale/Te koop: African Grey babies (hand Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Grand Electus (Reasonably
reared); Red tail (12 weeks old) R2000.00. Contact priced) Contact Dean 082 579 6924 (JHB)
Rene du Toit on 0823717249 / rene@dtlr.co.za
For sale: African Grey (young, hand-reared,
Advertisers’ Index Wanted/Gesoek: Sulphur Crested Cockatoo (hand-
reared); Blue Fronted Amazon (hand-reared). Call
starting to talk and ready for new home) R2800.00.
Contact 0613166599 or 0845800150.
Advertise in Avizandum................................. 51,54 0722109814.
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Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Senegal (broei gereed).
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Vosmaeri Electus (4 month Contact Wilma on 0636877975 / wskinner@prasa.
Avi-Plus..............................................................C2 old); 0-1 Vosmaeri Electus (5 month old). Unrelated com
both sold as a pair R5500.00. Call 0722109814.
Bester Birds........................................................C4
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Eclectus pair (2 years - 3
Bird Drinking Nipples..........................................53 For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Jong paar African Greys (s/s, years old, tame and rung, female ready to breed).
c/b, parent reared) R6000.00. Cell 0721884573. R8 000.00 neg. Whatsapp me for pics 0824521134.
Birds & Pets for Africa........................................ 27 (George, Western Cape).
Coetzee Pharmacy............................................. 55 For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Vosmaeri Electus (4 month
old Male) R2500.00. Call 0722109814. For sale/Te koop: 1-1 African Grey pair
Crop Needle Kit..................................................33 (approximately 6 years old, not tame, does interact
For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Blue-fronted Amazon (2016) and talk, currently in outside aviary). Cost of pair
King Worms........................................................ 33
R10 000.00 p/p. Contact Imti on 0813639318 / R6000.00. Contact Bronwyn on 0826063379 /
L&T Bird Farm.................................................... 52 seventyfour33@gmail.com Bbronwynnwood@aol.com
Like Us On Facebook.........................................52 For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue fronted Amazons (2016, Wanted/Gesoek: 1-0-0 African Grey (Red tailed,
Lovebird Book.....................................................55 s/s, unrelated) R14 000.00 p/p; 1-0 Yellow wing must be 7 years or older and ringed). Well priced.
Blue fronted Amazon (2016, s/s, c/b) R7000.00 Can send me whatsapp 0781201218. (Gauteng
Lumegen Laboratories....................................... 43 each. Contact Ken Chiocchetti on 0796936908 / area).
Marltons / Versele-Laga.....................................C3 ken@coastlandsales.co.za
Wanted/Gesoek: 0-2 Mature Blue Fronted Amazon.
Maxishare..................................................... 1, 7, 9 Wanted/Gesoek: Urgent: 1-0 Golden mantle Contact Naas Ferreira on 0832980155 / naas.
Rosella; 0-1 Maximillian Pionus. Contact Jolanda anf@gmail.com
Mesh4Birds.................................................. 28, 29
Swart on 0825643998 / jolandaswart.js@gmail.
Namibian Hardwood........................................... 27 com (Free State / Eastern Cape Area). For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Eclectus (they are on 2
eggs at the moment, I want to sell them with a cage
Nutripet...............................................................43 For Sale/Te koop: 1-1 POICEPHALUS of 2.6m (h) × 1.8m (l) ×1.6m (w); They are very
Plastic Clip Bird Rings........................................ 33 FUSCICOLLIS SUAHELICUS - R 4500.00; 1-1 tame, and rung) R13 000.00 neg. Whatsapp me if
POICEPHALUS FUSCICOLLIS FUSCICOLLIS - R interested and for pictures 071 815 6938.
PVSA..................................................................19 6500.00. (Permits, Air Freight and box to be added)
R10 000.00 Transport; Included for 4 birds. Pierre Wanted/Gesoek: 0-1 Galah; 0-1 Bronze-winged
Rugare Bird Farm...............................................51
aecpierre@gmail.com / 082 833 50 63 Pionus; 0-1White Capped Pionus. Please Call/
SA Love Pets.................................... 49, 51, 54, 55 Whatsapp Will 083 653 4155
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue fronted Amazons
SALV...................................................................23 (mature, beautiful, well bonded and nest active) To swop/For sale: Blue Fronted Amazons (2016,
Shady Streams Mealworms............................... 46 R16 000.00. Price include their current nest. Johan P/R, excellent condition) male and female/ to swop
0832569053. or similar aged Amazon. Call/ WhatsApp Will 083
Temperature Controllers.....................................55 653 4155
The Fishkeeper...................................................37 For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Solomon Electus (the male
is 6 years old, has 7 different colors but primarily For sale/Te koop: Baby or young Umbrella
Tomri Ringe........................................................ 52 green; the female is 4 years old, in one cage which Cockatoo. Contact Fareed on 0829232828 / fqd2@
is outside for now, did breed last year already, they hotmail.com
Ultimate Exotics...................................................27
are tame, originally from the Solomon Islands.
Valemount...........................................................07 R8000.00 for both or R5000.00 each. If interested For sale/Te koop: 1-1 DYH Amazons R45000.00.
please contact me on 0715533871 (Can be picked Contact Ryan Wall on 0824113416 / ryan@
Why Subscribe?................................................... 1 up from Merebank, Durban). tlfamilytrust.co.za (Cape Town).

For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Blue Fronted Amazons For sale/Te koop: 2-2 brpr Timneh Greys R3000.00
(mature, beautiful, well bonded and nest active).
R16 000.00. Price include their current nest. Johan
p/p; 4-4 brpr Eclectus R12 500.00 p/p. (Dr Tommy
Blunden & Certificates). Contact Corne Barnard on
New Lovebird Book!
0832569053. 0784764400 / cbarnardconsulting@gmail.com
For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Spectacle Amazon (2016) For sale/Te koop: 1-0 White headed Pionus (adult
R1900.00 / ea (albifrons); 5-0 Spectacle Amazon bird, in very good condition) R500.00 excl box &
(mature) R2000.00 / ea (albifrons); 6-0 Red Lored transport. Contact Werner Marais on / wernerjo@
Amazon – (mature) R3000.00 / ea; 2-2 Double me.com (I live in Durban).
Yellow Head Amazon (2016) R37 000.00 / p/p; 3-3
Yellow Crown Amazon (2014) R6000.00 / ea; Blue For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Red sided Eclectus (currently
Headed Pionus (mature) R1500.00 / ea; Senegal 8 weeks old, 28/06/17, almost fully feathered,
Parrot R500.00 / ea; Meyer Parrot R500.00 / ea; still on 3 feeds per day) R2700.00; Black-winged
1-0 African Red Belly Parrot (mature) R2000.00 /
Jardine baby (4 weeks old, on 4 feeds per day,
ea; Grey Headed Parrot - fuscicollis R3750.00 / ea;
make lovely pets, very good talkers, not a noisy
- suahelicus R2250.00 / ea. Please contact Lillian
Parrot) R1200.00; 0-1 Blue Fronted Amazon
INE
ONL
or Tony Davis on 0317681111 / Ltbird@eastcoast.
(s/s, 2016, tame and fully flighted, kept back for
co.za ER
breeding, still on tame side) R6500.00. Calls only ORD
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-2 African Grey babies (app. office 0845072692. (Durban, KZN).
7 months old) beverley.worship@gmail.com / Or www.avizandum.co.za
whatsapp/sms on 0834063733 Not able to always For sale/Te koop: Timneh African Grey (7 months
take calls. (Cape Town area only) old, hand reared, very tame) R2700.00. Contact
Tahier on 0780892580 / tahierplato@gmail.com
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-10 African Greys (parent
reared, NOT TAME, 4-8 months old) R20 000.00
for all. Danie 0827068770. Pta
For sale/Te koop: 2-2 African Greys (pr, c/r, u/r,
2016) R4 500.00 p/p; 2-1 Amazons (p/r, c/r, o.w,
Temperature
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Brpr Bronze-winged Pionus
2016) R1 600.00 each; 0-2 Amazons (p/r, c/r, b.f.
2016) R7 000.00 each; 0-2 Amazons (pr, c/r, r.l.
2016) R3 500.00 each; 1-1 Amazons (pr, c/r, ur,
Controllers
R4000.00; 1-1 brpr Dusky Pionus R4000.00.
d.y.h, 2016) R35 000.00 p/p; 0-1 Amazons (c/r,
R395.00
Contact Terry 0833094690. (Eshowe)
ur, d.y.h. 2016) R16 000.00 each; 1-0 Amazon
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-3 African Grey (babas op 1 (h/r, c/r, b.f. 5 yrs old) R4 000.00 each; 1-0 White
voeding) R2200.00 elk. J Nel 0845057575 (Bethal Bellied Cacique (excellent br) R6 000.00 each; 1-1
Mpumalanga). Parvipes yellow-naped Amazons (mature, laying)
R50 000.00 p/p. W Nortje cell phone 073 167
For sale/Te koop: All birds 2016 C/B parent 0573
reared: 0-2 Blue fronted Amazons; 1-0 Blue
fronted Amazon; 1-0 Lilac Amazon; 1-1 White face For sale/Te koop: 5-4 Blue Fronted Amazon (S/S,
Amazon. Please call for prices neg. Contact Cedric C/B, Parent raised) R15 000.00 per pair; 2-0 Blue
on 0832736069 / cedellis1957@gmail.com Fronted Amazon (S/S, Parent Raised, 2014) R10
000.00 each; 1-1 Barbadensis Amazon (S/S, C/B,
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Broei paar African Greys Parent raised) R12 000.00; 0-1 Greater Jardine Order online @
(Deur dr Kingsley as reg vir broei gesertifiseer)
R7000.000. 0845057575. (Bethal Mpumalanga)
R1 500.00 (Mature); 0-1 Orange Wing Amazon R2
000.00 (Mature). (Please note all birds are housed
www.avizandum.co.za
in a big communal flight and are well socialized). or call us on 031 763 4054
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 Eclectus pair R8000.00. Please note excludes boxes and transport.
Contact Abdul 0760141812 or whatsapp me. Contact Donald Kemp on 0734272119 / donald@
barkaybirds.co.za
Wanted/Gesoek: 1-1 Jong Bronze-winged Pionus.
J Nel 0845057575. For sale/Te koop: 0-2 African Grey (c/b, s/s) E COETZEE
PHARMACY
R2500.00 each; 1-0 African Grey (m/s, s/s)
For sale/Te koop: African Grey babies, (currently 3 R2500.00; 1-0 Eclectus Red Sided (3 months,
weeks old, will be ready to take away in few weeks, c/b) R3500.00; 1-0 Golden Mantle R750.00; 1-0
currently 4 feeds per day, welcome to book with Rainbow Swanson R750.00. Contact H van der
a deposit) R2750.00 each. Calls only during office Merwe on 082 7875 190. 72 York Street, George
hours. 0845072692. Please, NO TIME WASTERS.
(Durban, Phoenix, KZN). For sale/Te koop: 2-2 Yellow-naped Amazon tel 044 874 3188
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 White Bellied Caiques
(mature, bonded pairs, perfect feather, stunning
big birds) R35 000.00 p/p. Contact Nicci on
fax 044 873 5216
(2013, C/B, P/R) R12 500.00; 1-0 Black Headed
Caique (2012, C/B, P/R, B/R) R3000.00. Contact
0842306419 / niccisherring@gmail.com STOCKISTS OF AVI-PRODUCTS,
Sumeshini on 081 806 8053 / able.moodley@ Te koop: 1-0 Blue Fronted Amazon R8 000.00. FEEDS & SUPPLEMENTS
gmail.com Skakel Dirk van Schalkwyk 072 259 2904 of Ann AND MEDICINE FOR BIRDS
072 581 4352 (Kestell, Oos Vrystaat).
For sale/Te koop: 0-1 Eclectus (hand reared, 11
weeks old and on two meals a day). R2500.00 Not For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Blue Fronted Amazons
negotiable. (7yr old, both close banded and healthy condition).
Contact Yolanda on 0835229033 / wanda-ann@ R18 000.00 call 0722109814. Looking for Ringnecks
absamail.co.za (Springs Area).
Any Color & Any Age.
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Rhodocorytha (Red brown)
For sale/Te koop: 1-0 Senegal Parrot (BR, CB, volwasse Amazon R50 000.00. (Goed ontwikkel
2006, lost his hen 2 weeks ago). R500.00. Contact binne kant aldus dr Kingsley) Contact Colin Raath
Teresa on 0658324775 / parrots@chilliapple.za.net on 0823202863 / info@petbirdsa.com
Alexandrines
(Based on the West Rand). Normals & Mutations Any Age.
For sale/Te koop: 0-0-3 African Greys (h/r)
For sale/Te koop: 2-2 African Grey pairs R6000.00 R3000.00 each; 0-0-1 Blue Fronted Amazons
per pair; pied Rosy-faced Lovebirds R200.00 each;
Matured Black winged Jardine pair R3500.00
(h/r) R6000.00 each or R30 000.00 for all.
elsiepcoetzee@gmail.com
Contact : Mac 074 997 1180
per pair. Contact Roshan on 0737875810 /
rmotheelal@gmail.com
(Call/SMS/Whatsapp)
Wanted: Eclectus (Solomon, Vosmaeri, Red Sided)
Any Age; African Grey Babies; Any Caiques / Any
For sale/Te koop: 1-1 brpr Blue fronted Amazons (7
Age / Any Quantity. Contact Mac on 074 997 1180
years old, both close banded) R18 000.00. Contact
(Call/SMS/Whatsapp) / salovepets@gmail.com Email : salovepets@gmail.com
0722109814.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
We would like to encourage any Club or Association that is not on this list to please contact us on 031 763 4054 or adverts@dennisonpublishing.co.za, so that we can place you on the
Avizandum’s list of “Clubs and Associations.” Listing on this page will be free of charge.
NATIONAL Badenhorst Tel 010 222 0651 / 082 511 9090

WESTERN CAPE / WESKAAP
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CAGE BIRD ASSOCIATION President GOULDIAN FINCH SOCIETY (Jhb) Secretary Russ Gillie 011 849
2737 / Chairperson Gustav Schellack 060 970 5877 / admin@gouldian. BOLAND VOELKLUB Voorsitter Guy van Zyl 082 492 1253 / Sekretaris
Peter Brummage 082 803 9346 Secretary Chris van der Linde 078 Lionel Adams 084 042 2950
376 6961 / cvdlinde@netactive.vo.za co.za
OOSTENBERG Voorsitter: Gerrie Buckley 084 432 6175 / gerriesa@
PARROT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF SA Elsabe Snyman 082 VALKE VOËLTELERS KLUB (Vereeniging omgewing) Voorsitter: gmail.com / Sekretaris: Alex Rippenaar 082 893 5455 / alec.rippenaar@
418 1555 / Lynette Vermeulen 0725337791 / pvsa@aviculturesa.co.za Christo Valentine - 0837332935 / valentinechristo@yahoo.com / muchasphalt.com
Sekretaresse: Gavin Goold - 0832818589
BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF SA John Nel 081 569 1589 / bssa@ WESTERN CAPE POULTRY CLUB E-mail: naomidt@breede.co.za
showbudgies.co.za / www.showbudgies.co.za CARLETONVILLE VOËLKLUB Voorsitter Nico Prinsloo 079 896 3247 / 082 468 8826
/ nicoprinsl@gmail.com
ASIATIESE PARKIET EN PAPEGAAI MUTASIE TELERS OVERBERG Evert Kleinhans Tel 028 840 0941 / 084 293 2490 /
VERENINGING Albert van Lingen 082 858 4172 / albert@dam-man. KWA-ZULU NATAL Fax 028 840 0941 / mardine@live.co.za
co.za
VRYHEID Chairman: Andre Barnard 034 980 9043 / 081 363 3136 | EDEN PARROT CLUB FOR EDEN DISTRICT Chairman Coennie
S A LOVEBIRDTELERSVERENIGING Vise Voorsitter: Karl Makram Barnaaj@telkomsa.net / Secretary: Carel Muller 034 981 6306 / 073 Basson 082 465 9393 / 044 873 2814 (H) (George) / Sec Gideon Swart
082 379 3165 / salovebird@gmail.com / marleneto@telkomsa.net 300 0431 / Fax: 086 553 8899 / mullercf@mweb.co.za 079 492 3889 / 044 803 1041 (W) gidswa@telkomsa.net
INDIGENOUS BIRD BREEDERS RESEARCH GROUP ZULULAND AVICULTURAL SOCIETY (Richard’s Bay) Rob Sedice 083
Neville Brickell (Director) 073 910 0414 461 5764 (Chairman) / Chris Knoetze 083 890 0108 (Vice-Chiarman) WP BREEDERS CLUB Chairman: Allen Burgess 0824445265 /
SA SHOW POULTRY ORGANISATION / www.saspo.org.za / / Karin Knoetze 083 890 0040 (Secretary) / Jenny Timms 082 349 Secretary: Steven Bellingan 0829344749 / stevenbellingan10@gmail.
GeorgeLuies@gmail.com / 072 435 4193 7054 (Treasurer) / Chuck & Kyla Lukan 082 555 5985 (Social media) / com
Madalene Daly 083 375 4999 (Social) / www.zululandaviculturalsociety.
WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION OF SA 082 854 1181 / co.za / Facebook: Zululand Avicultural Society NAMIBIA
henriettesutcliffe@yahoo.com
NATAL & COAST POULTRY CLUB Tim Nixon 079 893 8610 /
AVICULTURE ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA Chairperson Oosie
FINE FEATHERS BIRD CLUB (GAUTENG) (but with members featherston@iuncapped.co.za
Oosthuizen +264 81 122 1742 / oosie@hemconamibia.com
nationwide) Dries Louw 083 676 7060; Vice Chairman & Sec Wayne
& Santi Rundle 082 415 7481 / News Media Charlotte Metzer Tel 011 PIETERMARITZBURG CANARY AND CAGE BIRD CLUB Chairman
894 1967 Yogan Pillay 060 966 5199 / yoganp@cmh.co.za / Secretary RW NORTHERN REGIONAL CAGE BIRD ASSOC
Ronne 072 375 9052
THE GOULDIAN FINCH SOCIETY Secretary Russ Gillie 011 849 2737 BOKSBURG CANARY CLUB Chairman: Jose Batista 082 690 3431
/ Chairperson Gustav Schellack 060 970 5877 / admin@gouldian.co.za DURBAN FINCH BREEDERS Chairman: Peter Greeneway 083 537 Secretary Aletta Pedro 072 586 7398 / alet@universalflooring.co.za
2891 / PRO Gary Dee 079 517 4970 / gary@hop.org.za
SHOW POULTRY SA / www.poultryclubsa.co.za / 082 804 4158 DRIEHOEK CANARY CLUB Chairman Franki van Heerden 083
DURBAN CANARY CLUB durbancanaryclub@gmail.com / President 207 0040 Secretary Danie Henwood 072 991 4343 / dhenwood@
UNIQUE CREATURES S.A. Chairman Mike van Wyk 076 978 8320 / Brian Springer 072 208 5062 / Chairman Dave Polmans 084 512 0392 sanlam4u.co.za
Secretary Sonja van Wyk 072 855 7381 / uniquecreatures.sa@gmail. / Secretary Neil Abbott 082 907 1416
com GLOSTER & POSTER CANARY CLUB Secretary L Beirowski 082 553
LIMPOPO 0517 / leonieb@iemas.co.za
SOUTH AFRICAN FANCY PIGEON ASSOCIATION The Ringmaster
Mrs Netta Prince 041 365 7737 / 082 565 9022 / Safpa.Rings@axxess. MOGOL (Ellisras) Jan van Breda Tel 014 763 5389 / 072 389 7419 Fax HIGHVELD AVICULTURAL SOCIETY Secretary J Shorter 084 587
co.za 014 763 5389 / janvbreda@hotmail.com / Secretary Jacoline Booyse 2167 / shorter89@gmail.com
Tel & Fax 014 763 5038 / 084 583 5038 / booyserj@eskom.co.za
EASTERN CAPE / OOSKAAP HONEYDEW BIRD CLUB Scretary M Badenhorst 082 511 9090 /
POULTRY CLUB SA / admin@poultryclubsa.co.za / 082 804 4158 martie.badenhorst@gauteng.gov.za
CACADU AVICULTURE ASSOCIATION (Port Elizabeth and BOSVELD VOËLVERENIGING (Modimolle) Voorsitter: Cois INDABA NYONI CLUB Chairman Duncan Prinsloo Secretary Helena
surrounds) Chairman: Gareth Darney 082 309 2855 / mailtwogman@ Rigaard 082 822 8776 / crigaard@gmail.com / Fax 014 718 7639 / Potgieter 082 775 6921 / helenapotgieter7@gmail.com
gmail.com / Secretary: Rene Nedft 082 799 5665 / nefdtdk@aerosat. Ondervoorsitter: Faan Heystek 073 212 0068
co.za JACARANDA SHOW BUDGIE SOCIETY Secretary John Nel 081 569
ZOUTPANSBERG VOËLTELERSVERENIGING Voorsitter Johnny 1589 / nelja@telkomsa.net
PORT ELIZABETH AND DISTRICT CAGE BIRD ASSOCIATION Gouws 072 576 1577 / gouwscreditconsultants@lantic.net /
Chairman: S. van Greunen 082 569 5858 / Secretary: Helena Granzier Ondervoorsitter Tonie Becker 084 459 1682 PRETORIA CAGE BIRD CLUB Secretary CI Weyer 012 345 2617 /
072 436 7405 liweyer@mweb.co.za
EAST CAPE BIRD CLUB Chairman: Marthinus Stolk 073 403 5768 / MPUMALANGA
SASOL CAGE BIRD CLUB Secretary Mrs S Hugo 017 634 4897 /
Secretary: Andre Bower 083 448 1087 HOËVELD VOËLKLUB, Middelburg (Mpumalanga) Voorsitter Henry hugos@secunda.co.za
KAROO BIRD CLUB Somerset East, Cradock, Molteno, Middelburg, Trigwell 072 104 8021 / henry.trigwell@gmail.com / Ondervoorsitter
Cois Minnaar 072 397 7917 / minnaar.cois@gmail.com / info@hvvk. SUIKERBOSRAND CANARY CLUB Secretary C vd Linde 011 818
Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Jansenville, Pearston and Queenstown. 2321 / cvdlinde@netactive.co.za
Chairman Gary Wiehahn 083 566 4896 / Secretary Johan van der co.za
Merwe SA LOVEBIRD BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Chairman Albert van
NELSPRUIT Dr P van Rensburg Tel & Fax 013 750 0433 / Secretary Lingen 082 858 4172 / Vice-Chairman Karl Markram 082 379 3165 /
GOULDVELDSE KOUVOËL VERENIGING Chairman Jan Sylvia Otto Tel 013 744 1836 / qotto@xsinet.co.za Secretary Ryan Day 083 634 3688 / salovebird@gmail.com
Greyvenstein 082 339 2133 Secretary Hennie van der Merwe 083 344
1361 / henniefrill@gmail.com STANDERTON Neels Jooste 082 565 3309 / elandspoort.jooste@ TRANSVAAL ROLLER CANARY SOCIETY Secretary T Marshall 011
gmail.com / Secretary Alet Higgens / alethiggens@gmail.com 972 7052 / angie@cargocarriers.co.za
EAST LONDON CAGE BIRD SOCIETY Chairman Hedley Sansom / MPUMALANGA POULTRY CLUB / E-mail: ermelo@scipwtb.co.za
Secretary Debbie Sansom / eastlondoncagebirdsociety@gmail.com THE GOULDIAN FINCH SOCIETY Secretary Russ Gillie 011 849 2737
083 299 2305 / Chairperson Gustav Schellack 060 970 5877 / admin@gouldian.co.za
FREE STATE / VRYSTAAT NORTHERN CAPE / NOORDKAAP TRANSVAAL ZEBRA FINCH SOCIETY SecretaryMarie Nortje 082
FREE STATE POULTRY CLUB. Membership fees are R100 annually, KLERKSDORP KANARIE KLUB Chairman Hennie Wiese 082 332 772 6108 / marie.nortje@mweb.co.za
membership fees for under 16 years are R50.00. Everyone welcome. 4210 Secretary Dries Wiese 076 279 7762 / wiesesmartie@gmail.com WESTRAND BIRD CLUB Secretary S Veiera 084 699 2061 /
Contact Ben Janse van Rensburg on 082 734 9028 / ben@sjsales. tarltonelectric@telkomsa.net
co.za POTCHEFSTROOM CANARY CLUB Chairman Derrick Warren 082
713 9549 Secretary Kappie van Wyk 082 713 95 49 / kappievw@gmail.
BLOEMFONTEIN PTV: Chairman:Johan Myburgh 083 455 1283 / com BUDGIE CLUBS IN SA
jmyburgh@oldmutualpfa.com. Vice-Chairman: Charl Swart 082 789
5433 / crs@vodamail.co.za. Sekretarisse: Malene Niemand 083 641 DIAMANTVELD VOËLKLUB (Kimberley) Voorsitter Arno Hattingh BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF SOUH AFRICA (BSSA) Ian Bleasdale
2346 / papagaai175@gmail.com 083 468 6062 / arno.birds@gmail.com / Finansies Koos Fourie 083 (president) ian.budgie@gmail.com Albert (chairman) 082 490 2251
650 7373 / koos.fourie@za.pwc.com / Piet Jacobs 082 821 9877 / BSSA@showbudgies.co.za John Nel (Administartor) 081 569 1589 /
KOSMOS (Harrismith) Marthen Scorgie Tel 058 622 1423 / 083 239 pj200birds@telkomsa.net nelja@telkomsa.net. www.showbudgies.co.za
9130 / Fax 058 622 3409 KATHU Flip Holtzhausen Tel 053 739 2120 / 083 304 0843 /
flip.holzhausen@kioltd.com / Secretary Len Vermeulen 083 285 1940 / AWEEBSA Assossiation for wild-type and exhibition Budgies in South
KROONSTAD KROMBEK VOëLKLUB Raymond Hearn 056 213 2796 Africa) Secretary Suzanne Lucas 073 515 9175 / Chairman Johan
/ 084 524 4636 / Fax 056 213 2796 / ray.krd@gmail.com / Secretary Fax 053 739 2951 / len.vermeulen@kioltd.com
Lucas 083 334 9945 / Ring Co-Ordinator Rynier Burger 072 268 5000
Sonja Nell 084 510 2168 / 056 212 6652 UPINGTON Voorsitter Willem Theron 082 412 5705 / helicon@lantic.
CAPE PENINSULA BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY (W/Cape) Hicmet Jaffer
OOS-VRYSTAAT (Ficksburg) Johan Kotze Tel 051 933 9700 / 082 440 co.za / Secretary Ester Steynberg Tel & Fax 054 331 2545
/ 083-897 1873 / hjaff1982@gmail.com
4402 / Fax 051 933 2126 VRYBURG RIETHAAN POULTRY CLUB E-mail: janjnel@gmail.com
CAPE TOWN BUDGIE CLUB (W/Cape) LE Phillips 072 493 7019 /
ROSESTAD BIRD CLUB (Finches, Waxbills & Softbills, Pigeons) / Tel 053 927 3411
lynedith.phillips@gmail.com
Andre Berry 082 804 6878 / andreberry@telkomsa.net
NORTH WEST / NOORDWES EAST LONDON BUDGIE SOCIETY (E/Cape) DM Kruger 083 255
ORANJE POULTRY CLUB E-mail: ljjl@mtnloaded.co.za / 3254 / elbs@showbudgies.co.za
083 306 9467 KOSH (Klerksdorp) Voorsitter/Veilingsvoorsitter: Stokkies Stokbroekx
082 704 4378 / stokkies.stokbroekx@gmail.com / Sec Martie Beneke EAST RAND BUDGIE SOCIETY (Gauteng) Dawid Gresse (Secretary)
BLOEMFONTEIN OLD ENGLISH GAME CLUB 082 712 4770 / 018 473 0841 / 082 413 8471 / janmar@gds.co.za
/ 0837773867 / dawidg@andru.co.za
babsvanee@telkomsa.net BRITS Coen Meyer Tel 012 2541038 / 082 715 2220 / bbole@mweb.
GAUTENG BUDGIE CLUB (Gauteng) Liza Kotzee 079 963 5569 /
HIGHVELD BORDER & FIFE FANCY CANARY SOCIETY Chairman co.za / Sek Mev Grobler Tel & Faks 012 252 5636 / 083 535 4194
Kotzee.aviaries@gmail.com
Theo Oates 082 412 1802 Secretary Chris van der Linde 078 376 6961
/ cvdlinde@netactive.co.za CAPE CAGE BIRD SOCIETY Chairman Dawie van Tonder JACARANDA SHOW BUDGIE SOCIETY (Gauteng) J A Nel 081 569
082 323 1862 Secretary Pierre van Tonder 076 754 6801 / 1589 / nelja@telkomsa.net http://jsbs.showbudgies.co.za
REEF CAGE BIRD SOCIETY Chairman Ari du Toit 082 561 49 20 capecagebirdsociety@gmail.com
Secretary Helena Rautenbach 082 822 1489 / rautenbachhp@gmail. CAPETOWN BIRD CLUB Chairman Johan van Staden 082 558 7043 KAROO BUDGIE CLUB (E/Cape) Jeanette Fouche (Secretary) 072
com Secretary Graham Forsberg 082 818 1713 / graham.peter.forsberg@ 538 1571
VRYSTAAT BUDJIE VERENIGING Andre Scholtz (Chairman) 072 204 gmail./com NORTHERN CAPE BUDGIE SOCIETY (N/Cape) PR Holzhausen 071
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gmail.com Kleynhans 084 588 1010 Sectretary Suzanne Snyders 044 272 8034 / PREMIER BUDGIE CLUB (Gauteng) Russel Clements (Secretary) 083
BLOEMFONTEIN KOUVOËL VERENIGING / Voorsitter Frik Nel 083 bowlesdrukkers@absamail.co.za 264 3161 / 9024@worldonline.co.za
354 3080 / Sekretaris/Skou-sekretaris Johan Venter 082 899 3681 / POTCHEFSTROOM VOËLTELERSKLUB Jaap Wessels Tel 018 297 PMBBC (KZN) Chairman LO Sydenham 083 405 0359 / pops@
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Louw Erasmus Tel 018 290 5860
GAUTENG STELLALAND (Ottosdal) Voorsitter Hendrik Visser 082 332 6571 /
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317 3918 / louisvdw@absa.co.za
VERREWES (Lichtenburg) Fanie Klopper Tel 018 633 1108 / 083 Marlene Emslie 083 231 1331 / marlene@sheernostalgia.co.za
PRETORIA PAPEGAAI KLUB Charl Swanepoel, Tel 012 255 5993 / 632 7325 / Fax 086 669 0224 / krediteure@nwk.co.za / Sek Sampie SBC (Gauteng) Chaiman J Lucas 083 334 9945 / johanllucas91@
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Secretary Willie Scheepers 083 253 3264 / Fax 012 542 1382 com
PRETORIA POULTRY CLUB / GeorgeLuies@gmail.com 082 654 RUSTENBURG POULTRY CLUB Tonywigwam@mweb.co.za 082 TYGERBERG BUDGIE CLUB (W/Cape) J Dunlop 074 200 9112 /
8938 788 6130 jdunlop@mweb.co.za
VAALDRIEHOEK POULTRY CLUB / martiebaden@webmail.co.za KALAHARI (Vryburg) Gerald van der Linde 082 493 4864 / mabulaf@ VAALDRIEHOEK BUDGIE KLUB (OFS) HJ Hein 082 495 9133 / estie.
lantic.net / Dolf Cloete 082 660 3266 / dcloete@arc.agric.za hein@vodamail.co.za
082 400 8957
HONEYDEW VOËLKLUB (Peterweg, Roodepoort) Voorsitter: SCHWEIZER RENEKE Lourens Pienaar 082 773 3822 / Fax 053 963 VRYSTAAT BUDGIE VEREENIGING (OFS) Jan Brits 083 378 8845
Kobus Boshoff; O/Voorsitter: Kriek Badenhorst; Sekretaresse: Martie 1057 / janbrits1353@gmail.com / Andre Scholtz (Chairman) 072 204 4791

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Stress Reduction for Parrots...pg40 Calcium in Budgies’ Lives ...

Vol. 29 No. 09 • September 2017

• Allow the feed to cool to between 40 and 45°C and feed.

Table 1: Formula to Water mix ratio (by volume) according to age

1&2 3-5 6-10 10-14 14-21 28-42 >42

Phase 2 - - - 1:4 1:4 1:3 -

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