Robin Nestlings

Egg Incubation Temperatures

The eggs of almost all domestic bird species can be incubated at the same incubation temperature; because of that, eggs of several different bird species can be incubated at the same time within the same incubator.

Incubation Data for Pionus Parrots

  Information about Pionus Parrots … Breeders Resources … Incubation Data for Other Parrots Blue-headed Pionus or Red-vented Parrot (Pionus menstruus) 3 – 5 eggs in a clutch that are typically incubated for about 24 – 26 days Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus) 3 – 5 eggs in a clutch that are typically incubated for about … Read more

Mini Advance

Incubators

  Hatching Eggs Incubators Useful Information: Breeders’ Resources … Incubation Information (html) … Egg Suppliers … Brooders and Intensive Care Units Several features are standard in popular or larger incubator models: Automatic turners that turn eggs at least once every 2 hours to 4 hours are recommended. Humidifiers: There are different types available. Some are … Read more

Red-tooped Amazons

Red-topped / Red-browned Amazons

Breeding the Red Topped Amazon Article by Bob Mann I first set eyes on the Red Topped Amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha) in 1980 when I was asked if I would like to look after a pair from a parrot enthusiast who was unknown to me at the time but over the following years has become a … Read more

EcoGlow with two chicks

EcoGlow Chick Brooders

  The EcoGlow brooder is a clean, safe, tough and extremely economical chick brooder with a a highly efficient low cost heating system. Designed for newly hatched (poultry) chicks to keep them snug and warm and your electricity bills low.   Clean, safe, tough and extremely economical chick brooder that is suitable for any poultry, … Read more

Robin Nestlings

Nesting Habits & Nest Boxes

Nest Boxes for Aviary Birds / Captive Birds Appropriately sized nest boxes in multiples shapes and forms are available at local bird stores and feed stores, and even larger pet store chains. Wild bird boxes can also be used (as long as it is the proper size for the bird species) – please scroll down … Read more

Yellow streaked lory – Chalcopsitta scintillate

Lories in Captivity – as Pets, Aviary Birds or Breeders

Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description)   The below Information has kindly been provided by Dr. Rob Marshall, Avian Vet.   Lories as Pets: There are a number of lorikeets varieties that appeal as pet birds. These varieties can be divided into two main groups – the Small Australian Lorikeets, and the larger … Read more