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It's a nerve-wracking time bringing a new parrot home for the first time. Make sure you're prepared with our easy step-by-step guide. preparing to bring your new parrot home It is such an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience to get ready to bring your new bird home for the first time. Often there has been a wait for them to grow, appointments to meet your new baby, and many things to consider to ensure they have as seamless as possible transition into their new environment. But don't worry, this time is best spent making sure everything is in order before the big "gotcha day" arrives. bird proofing your home The first step in getting ready for your new parrot is making sure that their home environment will be be safe for them. There's a number of things that can harm or kill your bird, and some are more obvious than others. Parrots are just like toddlers; they explore their surroundings with their feet, beaks and wings - usually getting into places that they really shouldn't be. Ceiling Fans Never have your ceiling fans on while your birds are out of their cage. Sitting on top of the fan blades is a popular vantage point for a lot of companion birds, as they like to see a lot more from that height, and I'm sure they know just how much harder it is for you to get them back down! Smaller parrots are especially agile in flight, and hitting a moving ceiling fan can cause decapitation, wing amputation, internal injuries and brain damage; survival is very slim. Mirrors and Windows Reflective surfaces like mirrors and windows can seriously injure or kill your parrot if they run into them. They will learn in time that these surfaces are not a thoroughfare, but running into a mirror or window can cause instant death, broken neck, broken wing, paralysis (whether permanent or temporary) and/or concussion. Candles, Oil Diffusers, Aerosols and Perfumes Birds have a very unique respiratory system, which makes them especially sensitive to airborne toxins found in candles, diffusers, and aerosols. They do not have lungs like mammals do, but rather a series of air sacs in a 'one way' air flow system, relying on air pressure changes to breathe. This system is a rather efficient way to oxygenate their blood by inhaling substances (VOC's, CFC's etc) in polluted air, it can cause irritation and damage to the air sac lining and even death. Do not spray things like perfumes, dry shampoo, deodorants, hair spray, bug spray, spray paint, or operate essential oil diffusers in the room with your bird. Teflon and Non Stick Coatings Research is increasingly showing that non-stick coatings like Teflon are more toxic that we first thought, but it is far more dangerous to our little birds. When overheated, chemicals in the coatings like PTFE and PFOA's release a chemical gas which causes severe respiratory distress and death within minutes (or sometimes longer, but there is no cure or antidote to save them after exposure). Teflon can be found in obvious items like frypans, woks, rice cookers, waffle irons and sandwich presses, but also in hair straighteners and curlers, clothes irons, microwave popcorn bags, Scotchguard / stain-resistant furniture and clothing coatings and even some light bulbs. Pyrolytic (self-cleaning) ovens are also extremely toxic when running the high-heat cycle, avoid using this feature, or if absolutely necessary do not ever use it with your birds in the house. Leave them outside far away from kitchen windows and doors for at least 24-48 hours. When buying cookware, check the labels for: no Teflon / Gore-Tex no PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) no PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) Safe options for non-stick cooking include ceramic, enamel, cast iron, stainless steel and carbon steel. For an in-depth reading on the dangers and history of Teflon, read here. Heat and Cooking Hazards Most of us have our birds as an integral part of the family, and this usually means a lot of free flying out of the cage time. The kitchen poses many dangers like burns to feet and faces and injury from sharp objects. This sometimes poses an issue for meal time, both preparing and eating. Keep your bird in their cage (or in another room, if with another household member) as much as possible while you are using the stove, oven, blenders or even chopping if they are particularly inquisitive. Granted, some birds are more than content to just sit on your shoulder and hang out while you go about your meal preparation, but it only takes one opportunity to lose or severely injure your bird - the risk is just not worth the heartache for both of you. Open boiling pots of water, steam, hot frypans (full of yummy food they feel entitled to), hot stovetop burners, open ovens, hot baking trays, sharp knives on chopping boards are just a few kitchen dangers to note. Bodies of Water Another hidden danger in our homes is water. While their feathers hold limited 'water repellent' properties, they will get waterlogged and drown quite quickly if they find themselves in water deeper than they are able to stand. Be mindful of things like unattended buckets of water (for cleaning or mopping, soaking dirty laundry etc.), filled sinks, toilets with the lid left up, dishes or pots soaking on the sink and unemptied bathtubs. Ensure that your fish tanks have lids on them. External Doors and Escapes One of the leading dangers in a home would be escape through a door that has been left open. Unfortunately this is also quite common in homes with children, and anyone not used to constantly keeping the door closed behind them. Some people wrongfully assign the responsibility to the bird by clipping their wings to stop them flying away in the event of a door being mistakenly left open, but this is not the right approach. As the owners, we are accountable to keeping them safe and adjusting our own behaviour and those in our care to keep these sentient beings safe. If you have small children, speak to them often about the responsibility of keeping the doors and windows closed and the consequences if they fail to do so. Human beings are remarkably trainable and adaptable, and children and adults alike are capable of changing their habits. Bunnings offers a simple solution of adding auto closing devices, regardless of the style of door. These can be added easily and are quite economical: Closer for sliding screen doors Closer for hinged screen doors Closer for solid doors Chewing Hazards Parrots are perpetual toddlers; continually getting into mischief and chewing things that they shouldn't. Painted or varnished furniture or picture frames, electrical cords and cables, curtains, and even kid's stationary (pencils, crayons, erasers etc) can cause illness, electrocution, crop blockage (impaction of foreign, indigestible material) and strangulation in fabric fibres (frayed curtains or fabrics, blind cords). House plants also pose a significant risk of poisoning, like lilies, ivy, jasmine, daffodils, honeysuckle, ph ilodendron, pothos etc). As a general rule, it is best to treat every house plant as potentially unsafe and restrict access unless known to definitely be safe. If given unsupervised access to window screens, they can also chew holes in them and potentially escape. For our bird room, we replaced the sliding door mesh with this stainless flyscreen from Bunnings . Be careful with access to unsafe metal objects like lead, zinc, and copper, which unfortunately are often found in most commercial bird toys. Cleaning Products and Chemical Exposure Cleaning products can be very detrimental to your bird's health, especially products like Febreeze (documented as causing fatalities in birds). Using a vinegar and water solution can clean most things around the home, with the addition of a diluted bleach solution for sanitising purposes. In our home, bird room and aviaries we've been using a natural product called For All Australia ,* which is a pH neutral, ultra concentrated degreaser and detergent. It has effective septic safe, biodegradable enzymes which break down organic matter in faeces and food. We find it to be a great option for cleaning, without the harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances, and comes in an unscented version. We have been using it to mop floors, clean dishes, clean cages and aviaries, wipe down benches, clean walls and much more, for many years now. *Not sponsored or affiliate in any way, just a major fan of their products and long term user. set up the cage You will need a nice, roomy sized cage to be their safe space while they aren't out socialising with your or exploring. provide Our article is coming soon on how to set up a cage, or see our cage recommendations here. Size Ideally your cage will be 80 x 90 x 55cm or larger; you may like to get a cage with a play top or can purchase (or make, if you're crafty!) a separate stand. second hand cage - F10 - but only if in good condition Location Where you put your cage in your home can have an impact on their behaviour and their sense of safety. Consider the following: At least one or two sides against a wall, Out of cross draughts from windows or doors Not in direct line of air-conditioners or heaters In a room where they will be able to be interacted with as people walk past A room that doesn't drop or jump in temperature dramatically link to how to set up their cage Work out where the cage will go Somewhere with sunlight, a good view, that isn't too low, at least one closed side (wall, etc) No cross draughts Important they feel safe Not too hot or too cold Not in the direct line of the airconditioner prepare the essentials Prepare the essentials Food Toys Bowls/containers for food Something to store the food in Purchase food and toys link to diet link to enrichment where is the nearest vet Getting THEM HOME To bring your bird home, you will need a sturdy and secure carrier. There are many various options to choose from when purchasing a suitable bird carrier; such as a carrier, crate or cage. It is important to be prepared for transporting your parrot to and from the breeder, vet appointments, pet minder or even walk to the park. Small carriers can range from $15 to $60+, but are a necessary investment; a cardboard box is an inappropriate choice. Birds will not be permitted to leave the premises without a suitable travel crate, but you are welcome to purchase one of our crates for just $15. It is important to remember that this is for transport purposes only. Please do not leave your bird in a carrier for longer than a few hours. Here are a few options: Carry Crates - made of timber and wire mesh, plastic, or acrylic. Slide up or swing access door. Small Cage - can be called budgie cages, canary cages etc. Avoid round and opt for square. Cat Carriers - affordable, easy to find in store option, however they require a little modification to add a perch and secure door. Make sure bird cannot fit its head through the bars on the door. Bird Backpacks - on the pricier side, but added versatility of transport for hiking and walking in nature. Wire Spacing Does the cage have strong mesh or wire, and is it of appropriate spacing (maximum 20mm/2cm apart for conures and quakers, 15mm/1.5cm for Bourke's). Could smaller aperture wire be added to ensure wings, feet and head stay safely within the carrier (especially with cat carriers)? Ventilation Does it have adequate through ventilation, without too many acrylic sides? Keep the air conditioning on high in the car when travelling in summer, especially in Queensland. Security Ensure that parts designed to be taken apart - like cage bottoms - are secured with zip ties if needed. Access doors and sliding feeders can be secured with clothes pegs. Material Is it easy to clean and able to be disinfected? Does it have a bottom tray that can have newspaper added to it to catch droppings? Clean Ensure your carrier is clean and disinfected, especially if your carrier has been used with other birds. This is to ensure that faeces- and dander-bourne illnesses and diseases are not transmitted to other homes and birds. Places to shop for transport cages: Pet Barn, Pet Stock, GT Mall, Amazon, eBay, Temu, Get Flocked, Parrot Supplies, Pet Circle, Pet Shop Direct, Reject Shop, Choice Discount Stores, Wayne's World Some of our recommendations: 27.5(W) x 19.5(D) x 27.5(H)cm $15 (We stock these) Parrot Supplies - Small 30.5(W) x 17(D) x 27.5(H)cm $34 Pet Stock - Avi One 320A 34(W) x 26.5(D) x 51(H)cm $36 Temu (Item ID: HH58706) 30.5(W) x 25.5(D) x 25.5(H)cm approx $20-25 Temple & Webster 47.6(W) x 37.5(D) x 45.7(H)cm $119-170 + shipping Pet Circle - Catit Voyageur 47.6(W) x 37.5(D) x 45.7(H)cm $119-170 + shipping Temu (Item ID: FD185767) 29(W) x 20(D) x 21(H)cm approx $30-35 Pet Circle - Paradise 29(W) x 22(D) x 38(H)cm $31 Get Flocked - 32W) x 28(D) x 41(H)cm $90 pick up day The day has arrived! Breeder should confirm balance owing and preferred payment method Fill pellets Fill up water Get carry crate organised Final balance

Keeping your parrot healthy is a full time job, but do you know what they should eat? Read about conure and quaker diets here: the importance of balanced nutrition Avian nutrition is a topic that is ever-evolving; as parrot owners it is our responsibility to be informed and growing our knowledge in this area to ensure we are taking the best care of our birds. What your bird eats is so often neglected, which leads to a multitude of health issues such as moulting disorders, respiratory disease, growth abnormalities (beak, nail, tumours, etc), poor reproduction, egg binding and poor immune function. It is of utmost importance to learn and provide the most appropriate diet to our birds to keep them healthy, happy and problem free. In the wild, birds have access to literally hundreds of foods; their environment like a never ending buffet. Fruits and vegetables should be a main staple for your bird. Offering an assortment of food items will ensure your conure remains healthy throughout its life, given daily and served fresh, as spoiled fruits and vegetables will make your bird sick. It is recommended to provide a base diet of formulated pellets, supplemented with seeds, nuts, fruit and vegetables. what do we feed our parrots? We wean our baby birds onto a diet of our DIY pellet mix, chopped vegetables, soaked seed and sprouts. Pellets In Australia, we are quite fortunate to have such a wide variety of quality pellets. Pellets are a compact, formulated diet made from grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and fortified vitamins and minerals. This prevents birds from picking out preferable seeds from their dish and helps to bridge the gap to balanced nutrition. As a 'base' for a parrot diet, pellets should make up approximately 40-60% of their overall food intake. However, a pelleted diet does not provide the variety and stimulation that parrots require and would receive in a wild environment (this is where the other elements come in, like fruit, vegetables, seed and foraging toys). Offer a dish of pellets available to your bird at all times, mixing a small amount of quality seed in additionally. A mix of three or four different pellets will increase the enrichment value of foraging, while also creating that variation that they crave. Some products we recommend are: You can find the above pellets at most independent pet shops and online, here are a few to check out: Get Flocked (Vetafarm, Zupreem, Hari, Harrisons) Chipper Parrots (Vetafarm, Zupreem, Hari) Parrot Supplies (Vetafarm, Zupreem, Lauke Mills, Hari, plus also Versele Laga, Tops) Pet Shop Direct (Vetafarm, Zupreem, Roudybush, Hari, plus Versele Laga) Pet Circle (Vetafarm) Petstock (Vetafarm) Petbarn (Vetafarm) There are other brands, such as Versele Laga, TOPS and Harrisons, which are premium quality, imported products however we have not had the chance to use them yet, in favour of more affordable, easily obtainable options like those above. We have also tried Vetafarm B Calm, its unclear for us whether it actually improved anything. Use at your own discretion. It does look like Roudybush has been discontinued but still available sporatically. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES It is extremely important that conures have access to fresh vegetables and fruit (sparingly) multiple times a week. Not only is this closer to their natural diet, but also provides hydration having a high moisture content. There are some foods, however, that are toxic to birds, so it is important to know what you can and can't give to your feathered friend. FRUIT Apple (no seeds) Banana Blueberry Cherry Dates Goji berries Grape Kiwifruit Lychee (no seed) Mango Nectarine Orange Papaya Passionfruit Peach (no seed) Pear Pineapple Plum (no seed) Pomegranate Raspberry Strawberry Watermelon HERBS Parsley, mint, basil, etc. VEGETABLES Beans Beetroot Broccoli Carrot Capsicum Chili (birds have no heat sense) Cauliflower Corn Cucumber Celery Fennel Greens (bok choy, chard, endive, rocket, silver beet, kale) Parsnip Peas Pumpkin Sweet potato Zucchini BEANS & LEGUMES Chickpeas (garbanzo), kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, etc. Wholemeal rice, wholemeal pasta OTHER Alternative seeds: chia seeds, flaxseed, alfalfa, barley, buckwheat, oats, sunflower, wheat berries, millet, quinoa, pepita (pumpkin seed) Nuts (unsalted): Almond, Brazil, Cashew, Peanut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine nut, Pecan, Pistachio Cuttlefish (especially breeding hens) Boiled eggs Plain/unsalted rice cakes TOXIC Alcohol Avocado Cheese and dairy Chives Chocolate Coffee/tea Junk foods Mouldy foods/grains Mushrooms Iceburg Lettuce (gives diarrhoea) Onion Rhubarb (especially the leaves) seed mix It is becoming more commonly known that an all-seed diet is not nutritionally balanced. Seeds given in moderation (just like the tip of the food pyramid) is beneficial, and some species like cockatiels and corellas can handle a higher percentage of seeds in their diet. But offering a seed-only diet to your conure or quaker would ultimately be sacrificing their health and wellbeing, and setting them up for poor quality of life and shortened lifespan. It leads to your birds ageing a lot faster than they should, making them vulnerable to respiratory diseases, obesity, fatty liver disease, bone deformities and dull brittle feathers. Let's look at the purpose of a seed, botanically: it provides a large amount of energy (in the form of fats) to power the germination and sprouting into a new plant. It then expends that energy as it grows and changes form (i.e. inert seed to living plant) and changes chemically and nutritionally. So providing an all seed diet, high in fats, oils and lacking in many minerals, amino acids and vitamins; is essentially feeding small parcels of starchy, fatty calories equivalent of a life eating only hamburgers. Seed mixes, like Avigrain Cockatiel Blue or Peachface, or a mixture of both, are a great choice. Some commercial seed mixes contain sorghum and corn, which are fillers that are not usually eaten. Alternatively, sprouting seed and giving it to your birds changes the nutritional value of them and is highly beneficial and a great, nutrient dense food. sproutED seed Sprouted seed has a much higher nutritional value than dry or soaked seed. As the seed, pea or bean germinates, it starts to use that stored energy and convert it to a highly bioavailable food source with more protein and less fat. It is best to allow the sprouts to grow small tails before you feed. Sprouts are great for breeding birds, making it easier for parents to feed their young a softer, palatable food, as well as the nutrients it provides for growing muscle and new feathers. A good sprouting mix will be economical, fresh, easy to germinate and fantastic fuel for your little parrots' body. You can find our comprehensive article on sprouting at home here.

Should I clip my parrots wings? If yes, how? In what circumstances should my bird be able to fly? We answer it all: BREEDER'S SUPPORT Jump to: DNA Sexing Air Freight Breeding Records Templates Leg Bands DNA SEXING INFORMATION There are a few sexing laboratories available in Australia for sending samples to for DNA sexing: CURTIN UNIVERSITY 08 9266 7475 or 0417 915 837 d.groth@curtin.edu.au Blood & Feather Testing Purchase Sample Kits: No C/O Dr David Groth, School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845 ANIMETICS https://www.animetics.com.au/ 08 6261 9475 info@animetics.com.au Blood & Feather Testing Purchase Sample Kits: Yes PO Box 8188, Hilton, WA 6163 DNA SOLUTIONS https://dnasolutions.com.au/ 1800 000 362 dna-ausnz@dnasolutions.com Blood & Feather Testing Purchase Sample Kits: Yes 4 Eastgate Court, Wantirna South, VIC 3152 Curtin University Submission Form (Fillable) AIR FREIGHT DEPOT CONTACT POINTS AND LOCATIONS https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/cargo/cargo-network/ HOW TO BOOK ONLINE TRAVEL Call Virgin Australia Cargo Contact Centre on 13 82 87 . You will need to have the following information: Your full name Your mobile number Your email address Departing Airport and Arriving Airport Date (you can ask for available times on that date) Box size and total weight (box + bird/s) Receiver's Name Receiver's mobile number Your credit card details for payment AIR FREIGHT LODGMENT FORM Download the following form and fill in AWB Number, Origin, Destination, Date and Signature. FREIGHT BOX SIZES Freight boxes can be purchased from the Parrot Society here. Virgin Freight Declaration Form Qantas Shippers Declaration Form PSA Product Name Size Weight Extra Small Single 14cm x 21cm x 15cm 560g (+ bird/s) Small Single 26cm x 25 x 15cm 960g (+bird/s) Medium Single 32cm x 25cm x 15cm 1.16kg (+bird/s) Large Single 31cm x 30cm x 21cm TBA Small Double 30cm x 30cm x 15cm Compartment width 15cm 1.4kg (+bird/s) Double 43cm x 25cm x 15cm Compartment width 21cm 1.6kg (+bird/s) Triple 65.5cm x 26cm x 15cm Compartment width 21.5cm 1.9kg (+bird/s) HELPFUL TEMPLATES Download the following forms to help streamline your record keeping processes. Breeding Records Template (Editable) Breeding Records Template (Printable) LEG RINGS Leg bands are important for keeping accurate records, ensuring DNA results are accurately assigned to each chick and tracking breeding lines. These can be generic numbered bands or custom printed with your initials or aviary code. Closed bands that are placed on the leg in the nest before 2 weeks of age. Aluminium closed bands are generally suitable for smaller birds, such as Pyrrhura conures and quakers, but we recommend ordering stainless steel for sizes 7mm/R/Size "11" and larger. The bigger the beak, the easier it is for them to clamp the band onto their leg and cause damage and injury. We do not recommend split rings as they have an increased risk of entrapment on their enclosure. PURCHASE LEG RINGS Leg rings can be purchased through: Bird Bands (custom) www.birdbands.com/legrings/personalised Parrot Society of Australia Generic (numbered) www.parrotsupplies.com.au/collections/leg-rings COMMON BAND SIZES 5.5mm | N | Size '9' | Aluminium Closed - Suitable for green cheeked conures 6mm | P | Size '10' | Aluminium Closed - Suitable for quakers For a complete size guide, see: www.birdbands.com/birdlist www.birdbands.com/legrings/comparison LEG BAND CUTTERS It is a good idea to invest in a pair of leg ring cutters. It is much safer than a pair of small pliers. Bird Bands sells them here: www.birdbands.com/legringcutterscissors

Hey everyone! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated the blog, I’m so sorry! WOW it is breeding season again! Feels like I haven’t even really had much of a break to be honest, but the birdies certainly feel quite differently. Lots of hormones going on with the nest boxes going in over the last few weeks. Bring on spring! KEMPSEY AUCTION IN NSW We are proud to announce we will be attending the first Mid North Coast Avicultural Society’s ‘Fly into Spring’ Bird Auction on Sunday the 24th of September, 2023 in Kempsey NSW. This is a great opportunity to get your hands on some awesome breeding pairs, save on freight costs and have a chat. We will have a fair few of our past season babies up for sale, so if you are interested in wetting your feet with mutation quaker breeding and want to have access to genetic support, please come and say hi! The auction will operate under the ‘bid card’ system, and you will be able to walk through and view all the birds before the auction starts at 10:30am. To see what quakers we are taking with us, click here: https://www.maranathaaviaries.com/aviary-for-sale NEW SPECIES ALERT: BOURKE’S PARROTS We are thrilled to have the chance to handraise some gorgeous little Bourke’s parrots this season, in two colours Rosa (opaline) and Cream (fallow). Bourke’s make such great, placid companion parrots in such gorgeous pinks and yellow hues. Their page on the website is in progress! Stay tuned 😁 COLOURS WE HAVE PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR Since we specialise in the less common mutations in both the conures and quakers, it is going to be an exciting season seeing what mutations end up being produced this year. In the green cheeks, we will of course still have our gorgeous single and double factor violets in turquoise combinations (straight, opaline, cinnamon and pineapple), plus the high red pineapples. In the quakers, we are able to produce a whopping 38 different colour combos this season! Of course, there is no guarantee to produce all of them but it certainly makes for a fun wait for those feathers to pop through 😁. There should be plenty of colours to choose from out of our normals, opalines, pallids, pallidinos and inos. Check out our comprehensive colour charts for each species by clicking the buttons below: THINKING OF A NEW FAMILY MEMBER THIS YEAR? Getting a new bird can be a really daunting but exciting experience, and you might be wondering if it is the right time or decision to purchase one. And that’s okay! Take a few minutes to read this article about the realities of owning a parrot. Deposits are now open also to secure your spot for a particular colour you had your eye on, you can flick me an email or give me a call on 0423 470 041. We require a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold a bub for you until it is ready, and will send a receipt confirming your payment has been received. You will be updated at every stage and get plenty of baby pictures while they grow so we can work out the best fit for you and your family. To find out more about buying a bird from us and what is included with your new feathered family member, you can read about it here. AVAILABLE HANDRAISED QUAKERS As of 15/9/23, we have just a few playful quakers left from last season, if you were looking for a bub. Here’s what we have left: 🦜Cobalt Pallid girl 🦜Mauve boy 🦜Blue Pallid boy https://www.maranathaaviaries.com/handraised-for-sale We have some more exciting updates coming shortly, watch this space! Until next time,

As the weather starts to cool off after a pretty mild Queensland summer, I'm looking forward to a few short months respite following the chaotic hubbub of another breeding season. It's always a joy to raise these gorgeous little feathered faces, and meet so many new clients and wonderful people to take care of them. The last few clutches are being raised now, so if you were still wanting to add a new family member we have just a handful left: (as of 22/2/22) Green Cheeks: Green Pineapple Hen (higher red) Green Single Factor Violet Turquoise Opaline (yellowsided) - awaiting DNA results Turquoise Opaline (yellowsided) - awaiting DNA results Double Factor Violet Green Opaline Cock Quakers: Blue hens Thank you to everyone I've met over the past 6 months, its been such a pleasure to get to know so many new families and match birds to you. Until next time,

Happy Spooky Season! 👻👻👻👻 I hope you are well and enjoying this wonderful rain we've been blessed with the last few days. I know my young kids have appreciated the muddy puddles more than I appreciated the mess to clean up! It has been another busy month here, with two clutches of green cheeks, a couple of bourkes parrots and a gorgeous baby quaker baby which weighed a whopping 3.5g at hatch. In the incubator we have a few clutches of quaker eggs developing well; we even got to see the heartbeat in one and the umbilical cord in another! VIOLET & TURQUOISE GREEN CHEEKS Our first clutch of green cheeked conures for 2020/21 ended up with three sf violet turquoise pineapples, three turquoise pineapples and one sf violet turquoise. As of 26/10, all are sold except one violet. GREEN PINEAPPLES We now have a clutch of four high red green pineapples, with a gorgeous amount of orange and red from the belly all the way to the cheeks. They are growing well and are roughly 3-4 weeks old. (26/10: Three available) COMING UP Out in the nests, we have one pair on a clutch of four pineapple babies, and another two on eggs, which will give us our violets and non-violets in green and turquoise pineapple again. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, send us a message and we will be more than happy to chat to you :) OUR LATEST ARTICLE Thinking of getting a new family member, and not sure if a parrot would be suited to your family? Check out our new article: Is A Parrot The Right Pet For You? For daily updates and pictures head on over to our Facebook Page! Until next time,