Browsing: Lovebirds

The Rainbow Lorikeet is one of Australia’s most familiar and abundant native parrots, found across eastern and southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria…

Feather Destructive Behaviour (FDB) / Feather Plucking: The most serious and prevalent welfare issue in captive African Greys, almost always rooted in psychological stress, boredom, insufficient…

If you’re thinking about getting your first pet bird, it’s hard to go past the budgie. Also known as the budgerigar, this colourful Australian native has…

Backyard chickens are increasingly popular — and for good reason. This guide cuts through the basics: predator-proofing, feed, licensing requirements, Marek’s vaccination and what you actually…

Breeding budgies can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Whether you’re hoping to expand your aviary, learn more about these intelligent little parrots, or raise hand-reared…

Canaries should be fed a quality canary seed mix containing a variety of small seeds such as plain canary, French white millet, pannicum, hemp seed and…

Amazons should be fed a quality large parrot pellet as their primary dietary component — approximately 60–70% of total intake. Supplement daily with a wide variety…

The Eclectus is unlike any other parrot — the males and females look so different they were once classified as separate species. This guide covers their…

Vibrant, opinionated and deeply bonded to their person — or their mate. Lovebirds are one of the most popular small parrots in Australian aviculture, with an…

An aviary of finches is one of the most visually rewarding displays in aviculture. This guide covers compatible species, aviary setup, seed versus live food, and…