We are always being asked what type of bird someone should get if they don’t have any experience with birds. They don’t want a finch or parakeet (boring!) but don’t want a large parrot (expensive, large, and destructive). They want something they can handle that is easy to train. There are a lot of birds [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Green Cheek conures are one of most playful and intelligent conures out there. But they are known to be a little nippy. When people have asked us for advice on getting birds not to bite, we begin by trying to get a little history of the bird. What quickly become apparent is the bird is [...]
If you ever thought of becoming a bird breeder, one of the “brass rings” you are always trying to grab is the ability to breed mutations. In other words, by breeding two birds you are trying to develop special colors or traits into birds.People that breed parakeets are well aware of this hobby. They spend [...]
We have been asked by beginning bird breeders what is the best type of bird breed? Normally, that depends on their experience and how much they can invest. Being a hobbyist bird breeder can be expensive, and does take a tremendous commitment of time. No matter what type of birds you plan to raise, the [...]
Jenday Conures are a very colorful, medium size bird. They are closely related to Sun Conures, both being in the aratinga conure family. As with many Conures, they are mostly green. They have a yellow head, and orange front. Their tail is tipped with red or blue, and their wings are commonly tipped with blue. [...]
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