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aviary birds for sale We specialise in premium colour mutations for both breeding purposes and hand raised companions. Our aviary birds are either DNA or nest sexed and come with DNA certificate if applicable, information on genetic parentage, known and possible splits and any available breeding history. Viewing of birds is by appointment only, which can be made through our contact page, Facebook page or calling 0423 470 041 . All prices are subject to change at our discretion, dependant on availability and market pricing, and our p rices are non-negotiable with the exception of multiple pairs. ​ Freight is available to most major airports via Virgin Australia and Qantas (regional), to read more about what is involved in air freighting, read here. ​ Where You Can Find Us: BIRD SALES None planned. Last Updated: 14 April 2024 ​ green cheeked conures ​Available Now: 2019 Green Opaline / Turquoise cock $200 Breeding history and DNA certificate available. 2019 SF Violet Turquoise Pineapple Hen (proven breeder) $450 Breeding history and DNA certificate available. 2019 SF Violet Turquoise Pineapple cock $450 ​ 2020 SF Violet Turquoise Pineapple Hen (proven breeder) $450 Breeding history and DNA certificate available. ​ 2021 SF Violet Turquoise Opaline / Cinnamon cock $450​​ ​ 2023 Green Pineapple DNA cock $200 2023 SF Violet Turquoise Opaline nest sexed hens x2, parent raised. $400 each (Parents DFVTOp x T) 2023 SF Violet Turquoise Pineapple DNA hen $450 ​ ​ quakers ​Pairs 2019 Cobalt / Opaline cock x 2022 Green Opaline / Blue hen​​​​ $1000 ONO Bonded but not proven. Cock proven with different hen, lineage has produced opalines. DNA certificate available for hen and breeding history for cock. Breed 8 colours: 4 colours of visual opalines and 4 colours of visual normals (males splits) in both sexes. ​ 2022 Green Pallidino / Blue x 2022 Cobalt $1000 ONO Bonding and in the same cage together, not proven. Hen DNA sexed with certificate, cockbird is pallidino so definite male. Breed 10 colours. Great mix for selling offspring as hand reared pets. ​ Singles (/ denotes split) All DNA cards available unless indicated otherwise ​ 2020 Blue / Pallid cock 2020 Dark Green / Pallid / Blue cock. Proven breeder ​ 2022 Green / Pallid / Blue DNA cock 2022 Green Pallidino / Blue cock *not DNA'd, but is a pallidino which can only be male 2022 Blue / Pallid / Opaline DNA cock. Proven breeder 2022 Blue Opaline DNA cock. Proven breeder 2022 Cobalt / ino DNA cock 2022 Cobalt / Pallid DNA cock. Proven breeder 2022 Cobalt / Pallid / poss Opaline DNA cock 2022 Cobalt Pallid DNA cock 2022 Dark Green / Blue DNA hen. Proven breeder 2022 Dark Green Pallid / poss Blue DNA hen. Proven breeder 2022 Cobalt hen 2023 Cobalt / Opaline cock 2023 Cobalt Turquoise / Opaline cock 2023 Cobalt Pallid cock 2023 Green Pallid / Blue cock 2024 (Jan) Dark Green Opaline / Blue cock ​ 2023 Blue Pallid hen 2023 Cobalt hen 2023 Dark Green Opaline / Blue hen 2023 Dark Green Pallid / Blue hen 2023 Olive Opaline / Blue hen 2024 (Jan) Cobalt Pallid hen ​ ​

BREEDER'S CORNER 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: 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 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 CURTIN UNIVERSITY SEXING SUBMISSION FORM AIR FREIGHT DEPOT CONTACT POINTS AND LOCATIONS https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/cargo/cargo-contact-list/ ​ 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. DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION 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

BIRDS FOR SALE freight information We are excited to be able to offer freight within QLD or interstate to our clients. It is still just as important to us to match a baby's emerging personality with the type of family and environment they will be living with once they leave us. We also freight breeding pairs for breeders. We understand it can be a nerve-wracking decision to fly your new companion interstate for you, especially if you've never experienced it before. It is normal to worry about how the noise, smells and even fumes may affect your bird, and whether the stress would pose a negative effect either short or long term for them. In our experience, they generally are pretty happy to get out at the other end, have a drink of water and meet their new humans. In the case of hand reared pets, some will look for physical interaction and be off exploring straight away, and others may want to have a big sleep first. It is important to read their body language and not to overwhelm them in their new environment. ​ The process of getting your new family member freighted to you is quite simple: we do all the work for you! ​ HOW WE BOOK FOR AIR FREIGHT 1. Let us know which airport is closest to you, which day works best and a preferred time. ​ (Please note: Green cheeked conures and quakers are prohibited in WA, and cannot be freighted. Tasmania will need a movement application.) ​ ​ 2. We ring the airline and request a quote. We will only send by air cargo as it is the most reliable, fastest and least amount of stress on the birds, especially when compared to road freight. ​ Currently, our preferred freight service is with Virgin Australia Cargo, however we can book with Qantas to those airports that don't have Virgin Australia access like regional and rural airports. ​ 3. We come back to you with a price. Prices start at $180 for a single compartment box to most major airports, with double compartment boxes (for pairs) $200-$250 depending on the airport. Our price includes not only the freight cost, but also the airline approved freight box and small allowance for tolls and fuel. We do end up absorbing some of the cost to make sure getting your bird to you is as economical as possible. 4. Once we confirm the price with you and get the all clear, we require payment in full. We will send through our bank details, and once it has cleared into our account, you will be sent through your receipt for proof of payment. 5. Booking the flight: We need your full name, email address ​​​​and phone number, as you will need to show your Driver's Licence or ID card in order to pick up your bird at the cargo agent. ​ 6. Once the flight is booked and paid for from our end, we will send you the details of your flight, including the Airway Bill Number, flight code, date, departure and arrival time, and pick up address. ​ 7. On the day of your flight, we will be sure to send you plenty of photos of your bird/s, before they are placed into the freight box. The boxes are airline approved, strong plywood construction with sliding door at the back secured shut with screws to prevent risk of escape. It also has small, grated windows in the front and a perch on the inner base to make sure they have grip and cannot slide about and hurt themselves. We send pairs in a box with separate compartments to ensure their safety in a stressful environment, even if they are a bonded or breeding pair. Inside the boxes we place some of their regular pellets and seed, and a large piece of apple for hydration as water dishes are not permitted. Don't be alarmed if you notice they haven't eaten as much as expected, the new sights, sounds and going on an aircraft would be quite a scary experience and likely not to feel like eating very much in transit. ​ You may also like to track the flight via live radar on Flight Stats or Flight Radar 24 using your flight number (eg: VA1396). This will keep you updated as to any delays in arrival time and maybe ease a little of the anxiety that comes from the long awaited trip. ​ 8. We take the journey from our home to the Brisbane airport to arrive two hours before the flight is due to leave, which is just over an hour's drive. The crate is then lodged with the cargo agent here (Pakfresh) and will be sent to the plane when they are ready to load. We will let you know when they have been dropped off. ​ 9. When the flight arrives at your airport, it is normally about 20-30 minutes before they are ready to be collected at the depot. Please have your photo identification ready for them to verify who is picking them up. As a matter of courtesy, please also send us a quick message to confirm you have them safely in your possession. ​ 10. When you are back home, be sure to never force them out of the crate. Majority of the time, they will happily fly out, whether into your home or into their new aviary. For young handreared birds, make sure you are in a smaller space and lift the door up and off. Talk softly to them, and if they are hesitant to come out, just be patient and wait; they will come out in their own time. Have water ready to offer them after their journey, as it may have been upwards of 5-6 hours since they last had access. Take it slow, and do not rush up on them; offer a slow moving hand and watch their body language, change your actions if necessary. For aviary birds, place the crate inside their cage or aviary if possible, and lift the door up and off. Do not force them out of the crate, shake or bang the sides. Allow them time to get their bearings and assess their new surroundings as being safe; they will come out when they are ready, there's no rush. Make sure they have water and food available to them straight away. ​ For majority of shipments, things go completely smoothly and the birds are not affected and keep a close eye on the flight times to let you know if there are any expected delays. We maintain that air freight is the only adequate way of transporting our premium quality birds with minimal risk. There are many reasons that we do not risk road transport of companion parrots, firstly it is a significantly longer journey in which we have no control over how the birds are stored, handled, fed or watered. A trip that would take 2 hours by air would take 3 or 4 days, even longer if heading to one of the southern states. In the early days, we have sent by road as per our customer's wishes, but against our better judgement and against the plethora of negative reviews and experiences shared online and by people we know. Thankfully the experience did not end in death, injury or sickness, but our birds were not fed or watered, their cage was filled with chicken feathers and dirt, the crate that was provided was rusted and for a service that took much longer yet the same price of a flight, it was not worth the risk. We vowed that we will only send by air from here on out. ​ Secondly, it is a much greater risk to biosecurity, which we take very seriously. Yes, birds may be air freighted along side dogs, cats and other animals, but road transport is primarily used for livestock such as chickens, ducks, even goats. These animals are much more likely to pass on disease and parasites to your new bird, and it is our responsibility to make sure your bird gets to you just as healthy and happy as it was when it was here. By air travel, your parrot has a much lower exposure time to any potential illnesses, and is in a more enclosed crate compared to an open cage. They also would feel more secure in a darker, smaller crate for a short amount of time rather than a cage for many days surrounded by other animals. ​ The babies we raise from the time they open their eyes are just as special to us as they are to you, and it is our duty of care to ensure you receive not only what you paid for, but your bird deserves the continued health and utmost care as they leave our home and join yours. That is our promise to you.

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,