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get in touch We are located in the heart of the Lockyer Valley, Queensland, roughly an hour west of Brisbane. 0423 470 041 mcdammasch@outlook.com Appointment only, when birds are available. No aviary tours. No international calls please. Please note: We are unable to export our birds overseas. You can read about Australian export laws here . I would like to know more about: Choose an option Thanks for your message! We will get back to you shortly. Submit

Faq What birds do you breed? We breed green-cheeked conures, quakers and Bourke's parrots in many different mutations. We are always researching and educating ourselves about other species of parrots, so different birds might join us in the future! Where are you located? You can find us approximately 1 hour west of Brisbane, in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland. Are your birds handraised? We breed both handraised and aviary birds, and specialise in producing high quality companion parrots in various fun and new colours. What is included when I purchase a handraised bird? The price for your new family member includes: your new bird, DNA sexing certificate, closed leg band with unique identifier, care information booklet, samples of their regular food to make the transition easier (pellet mix, sprout mix), a safe shreddable toy and foot toy. Each purchase with us gives you lifetime support so you can rest assured help is here if you need it. What should I bring when I come to pick up my bird? You will need to bring your travel cage with a suitable perch and food and water dishes. Please do not bring a box, we will not let your bird leave without a proper crate or cage. If you have not paid in full prior to your appointment, please bring cash and ensure your crate is clean and disinfected. Travel cages are also available for purchase from $20.00. How can I pay for my new bird? We prefer cash at the time of pick up, or bank transfer if it has cleared the day before your appointment. Holding deposits are fine to pay via bank transfer. All deposits are non-refundable, and a $100 deposit is required to hold birds prior to weaning, or to ensure your space on our waiting list. Please note we do not accept bank transfer of the final balance on pickup day as it is not guaranteed to be cleared the same day. No birds will be released without balance paid in full. Do you offer payment plans? We don't offer AfterPay/ZipPay and the like, but we are more than happy if you would like to pay off the balance of your bird in increments as we are raising them for you. With each payment, we will send you through a receipt as confirmation it has reached our account, and to help keep track of the balance owing. No birds will be released without balance paid in full. Are the prices negotiable? No, we believe our pricing is quite reasonable. Prices fluctuate due to market value, colouring/mutation and species. Do you send birds via freight? Yes, we use Virgin Air Freight to ensure your parrot/s get to you quickly and safely. Pricing to send one parrot in a single compartment freight box starts at $180-190 (single) or $200-250 (double) to most capital city airports. Our price includes not only the freight price itself, but the cost of the box and an allowance for tolls and fuel. If your bird comes with a care package, this will be sent separately through Australia Post. For multiple pairs, please contact us for a pricing quote, as we can tape multiple freight boxes together. Can I buy a bird that is unweaned and feed it myself? No. We only sell our baby birds once they are confidently weaned and feeding themselves successfully. The sale of juvenile birds to owners without proper experience and knowledge is extremely dangerous for young birds, and can even be fatal. To read more on why, click here . What happens when my circumstances change and I can longer care for my bird? Can I return it to you? Yes, all purchases come with our Lifetime Return and Support Guarantee. Please note we do not pay for returned birds. Why does my new bird have a leg ring? We add a closed (welded shut, unable to be removed without being cut off) with a unique identifier to ensure that DNA results are correctly attributed to the right bird, for our records and tracing of genetics and also as a secondary identification of ownership. Our birds are rung with custom bands initialled "CDMA" (Camille Dammasch Maranatha Aviaries) followed by a unique number. This number will correspond to the number on your DNA certificate, and the band should be retained if removed. There have been cases where leg rings have caused injury to parrots by getting caught, or chewed/clamped tight cutting off circulation. It is up to your discretion whether to keep their band on or have it removed by the vet at their annual health check-up. I lost my DNA sexing certificate? Can I get another copy? Yes, of course. Send us an email with your details and we can resend a soft copy at our earliest convenience. Are you a member of a bird club? Yes! We are financial members of the Parrot Society of Australia and the Queensland Bird Breeders Association.

Sprouts and Soaked Seed at Home As research continues to expand in regards to avian health and nutrition, we see the rise in awareness for feeding a varied diet to your companion parrot. A parrot in captivity doesn't have the same access to the vast variety of food opportunities that they would in the wild, where they would be traveling long distances to find the food they need for the day. Therefore, it is up to us as their caretakers to attempt to bridge the gap between captivity and Two of those avenues are sprouts and soaked seed. easily sprouted at home I like the idea of offering lots of options to our birds and seeing what they really like and what they ignore. As when offering anything new, it’s a good idea to be patient and give them time to experiment and maybe even develop a taste for new food items. Our birds are well into their third and fourth decade, and as far as we know, sprouts are an entirely new experience for them both. They ignored all sprouts for weeks, but eventually they grew more interested and now sprouts make up a large portion of their diet. Although sprouting may sound complicated it really takes only minutes. Put some seeds in a jar, wash if needed and soak them overnight, then rinse them twice a day. In a few days, sprouts! Enjoy! WHY SPROUTS? sprouts touted as super foods, miracle foods that cure what ails you (or your bird)! In addition to claims about vitamins, enzymes, proteins, and anti-oxidant potential It is very economical, sprouts can multiply by up to 15 times their weight. Sprouts can be produced all year round but keep in mind that the same rules apply as for successful seed germination in the garden. Just like all other seed, sprouting seed has a temperature range that is best for germination. Avoid very hot or cold periods; temperatures between 20°C - 28°C work best. In winter a heated propagator tray can be helpful. The amount of healthy amino acids goes up during sprouting, as does the vitamin content (notably vitamin C). The mineral content stays the same, but the minerals in question are better utilized, meaning sprouts are more nutritious. Speaking of better utilization: sprouts in general are easier to digest and their nutrients absorbed better. They’re even perfect for weaning baby birds, as they’re softer than dried seeds. okay, but what now? BUY fresh will sprout easier less likely to have mould TYPES OF SEEDS/BEANS THAT SPROUT things that have a similar germination rate mung bean, wheat, oat, whole green lentils, grey striped sunflower, safflower how? Wash the seeds well in fresh water before soaking. Float off any leaf or twig debris. Small seeds that float off are usually not viable. The exception is onion which has to be encouraged to sink. .Soak the seeds for the correct time; do not over or under soak. Over-soaking can kill your sprouts. Good aeration with a plentiful supply of oxygen gives life to the seed, so avoid soaking too much seed at a time and then overcrowding it in the sprouter. Never put the sprouting jar or bag flat to a surface where air cannot reach the seeds; all living things need to breathe. Poor drainage will also cause the seed to rot. Rinse at least twice a day. During hotter weather, rinse more often. Thorough rinsing is important as the water provides the moisture needed to activate growth, it also flushes away waste products and re-oxygenates the seed, but be gentle. If you can’t be at home on hot days, refrigerate the sprouts until you get back. Under-rinsing will cause the seeds to shrivel and die, as will hot, direct sunlight. If seeds start to dry out, soak briefly and then drain well. Only start sprouts if you are available to look after them for the next 3 - 5 days. EQUIPMENT large jar professional set ups with a draining rack RINSE SOAK FEED Start out with small amounts added to their regular diet, adding more as you note your birds eating more of the sprouts over time. Feed any time after the soaking period and use up before they’re putting out green leaves (although that’s not necessarily a bad thing for them). Congrats, you just created a home-grown meal for your parrot – and yourself, if you want. Check your sprouts over one more time to make sure there’s no mold. They should smell fresh and crisp, a bit like when you open a bag of lettuce. ALTERNATIVES prepackaged options more expensive but easier cautions and troubleshooting Another word of caution regarding sprouts and parrots: by creating a moist environment for days at a time at room temperature, you are creating an environment in which other things can grow too. It really helps a lot that 1) you’ve rinsed them well before soaking, 2) you’re rinsing them at least twice a day, and 3) that the seeds themselves are alive and growing. But as you’ve likely heard, sprouts sold for human consumption have very occasionally become contaminated by nasty microbes like Salmonella. fridge will still continue to sprout but slowly due to reduced temperature rinse before feeding 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, 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. Choose one with no sorghum, cracked corn and low in wheat. Avoid sprouting mixes with sorghum, as sprouting sorghum produces the toxin hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in levels which can be fatal to parrots (Sources: here , here and here) . WHAT TO USE FOR SPROUTING A varied sprouting mix can include (but not limited to): mung beans wheat grey stripe sunflower (not black sunflower) dun peas hulled oats safflower Other optional additions can include: white french millet canaryseed alfalfa seed faba beans quinoa broccoli seeds adzuki beans lentils (green, red, french) whole corn HOW TO SPROUT SEED Rinse: Place small amount of seed, enough for a few days' feed, in a sieve and rinse well. Soak: Transfer to small bowl or bucket and fill with clean water. Ensure you have fully covered the seed plus extra for it to soak it up. Soak overnight or up to 24 hours (if long soaking, rinse after 12 hours) Drain: After soaking, drain out the water with a sieve and rinse well Sprout: Set into a mesh tray or sprouting container and allow it to drain and air well. Pat dry with paper towel if required. Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with clean water every 10-12 hours for 2-3 days, as the seeds and beans sprout. Feed: Offer to your birds when they are fresh and the tails are a few millimetres long. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days to slow growth and ensure freshness. Note: If at any point your sprouting mix starts to smell, become slimy or grow visible mould, throw it out immediately. Do not risk feeding this to your birds, if there is any doubt. TROUBLESHOOTING Sprouting is not an easy, set-and-forget process; it has many variables that need to be carefully balanced and managed. Some issues that may hinder your success are: Poor quality seed Unclean equipment Poor water quality: Chlorinated water or dirty tap water can make it quite difficult to sprout seeds successfully, inviting bacteria and disease to grow. Lack of drainage and ventilation: Seeds will become waterlogged if buried too deeply and not spread out enough to ensure adequate air flow. They need access to oxygen to sustain growth, and a lack can lead to bacteria and mold growth. Poor temperature control: Some seeds will do poorly when exposed to higher or lower temperatures. Optimum range is room temperature 20-25°C Bacteria, mold and yeast: Often introduced by poor water quality, unclean equipment or is airborne. Causes a foul,'off' smelling odour and can make the seed mix slimy and gluggy. Do not feed to your birds.

BIRD care Information Deciding to add a parrot to your family is a serious commitment, and oftentimes for a much longer duration than a dog or cat. Responsible bird owners should always make informed decisions, and continue to grow in knowledge as to their parrot's care. We have carefully curated relevant information for you below, let us know if there is a topic you would like us to cover. Is a parrot the right pet for you? READ NOW the importance of self care COMING SOON! why we don't sell unweaned birds READ NOW about Green-cheeked conures READ NOW before you bring your parrot home COMING SOON! the importance of enrichment READ NOW the importance of socialisation COMING SOON! about quaker parrots READ NOW the importance of balanced nutrition READ NOW the importance of flight COMING SOON! green-cheeked conure colours READ NOW quaker colours READ NOW

TESTIMONIALS Received my first quaker, a healthy mauve male. He's very well socialised, very gentle and friendly. Received a lot of support from the breeder, who really cares so much about the birds. A small travel cage, some food and toys were also provided which was much appreciated. Would definitely consider either another quaker or conure from them as a friend for my boy in future. Mei - October 2023 (Facebook) Camille was so helpful when I was choosing one of the babies to come and be part of my little flock and Jak Jak has fit in perfectly. He is a cheeky, chatty and affectionate little bird who is always up for an adventure. Camille has also been great with advice well after Jak Jak had settled in at home and I have really valued her communication! Brandi - November 2023 (Facebook) Picked up our baby boy, Cupcake in January. He's very tame, knows how to step up, socialised, loves a cuddle, and was fed good quality food. Camille always kept us updated on Cupcake; sent lots of photos and videos also. Camille is always happy to give us advice and answer our questions (as a new bird owner we have plenty). Her website has many many articles we found very helpful and resources with making our own toys and linking to bird safe materials we can use. Her knowledge depth is outstanding and it's very evident. Maria - March 2023 (Facebook) We are so happy to have our little girl from Maranatha Aviaries, she is super healthy ,tame and friendly, sweetest little thing ever. She has been raised up with great diet and care. Kim - March 2023 (Facebook) I got a baby green cheek Conure from Maranatha Aviaries and omg!!! This little bird is so well adjusted, super friendly, easy to handle and actually wanted to hang out with me from day one. Camille was so lovely to interact with, she showed me around when I came out to meet my baby and was more than happy to answer any of my dumb questions! She has also been amazing since my baby came home, messaging multiple times to check in on how she was settling in and even remembering her name which just shows how much love she puts into these babies and making sure they get the best care ❤ Absolutely phenomenal! Liana - January 2023 (Facebook) I've owned a few birds through the years, but none as well socialised, friendly, and healthy as my current boy! I wouldn't go anywhere else when I'm looking to get another friend. Very helpful and Camille keeps you up to date with how your bird is going along the way. From day one Ríkr preferred to be on my shoulder instead of hiding in his new home, and flies to everyone in the house! Caitlyn - January 2023 (Facebook) I’m so thankful for the incredibly competent and generous way Camille has bred and raised my green cheeked conure Theodore. I stumbled across Maranatha Aviaries on Facebook and am so glad I did! I could not be more delighted and impressed! Theodore is strong and vibrantly healthy, confident, engaged in life and eager to experience and learn new things. He was fully weaned, readily eats a good variety of healthy foods, readily bathes, plays, flies to and interacts easily with all family members and has been allowed to develop exceptional flying skills. So much time, thought, dedication and sheer hard work has been put in to raise this quality bird. Camille also chose a conure for us whose personality suited our family environment and she matched him perfectly. I am thoroughly impressed and would recommend to anyone considering Maranatha Aviaries to feel completely confident in Camille’s expertise and thorough dedication to her birds. Also, I live interstate and the freighting process was easily managed. Camille organised everything and Theodore handled the travel extremely well. I’m a 100% happy customer ! We love him! Thank you Camille! Deborah - January 2023 (Facebook) I got a baby green cheek Conure from Maranatha Aviaries and omg!!! This little bird is so well adjusted, super friendly, easy to handle and actually wanted to hang out with me from day one. Camille was so lovely to interact with, she showed me around when I came out to meet my baby and was more than happy to answer any of my dumb questions! She has also been amazing since my baby came home, messaging multiple times to check in on how she was settling in and even remembering her name which just shows how much love she puts into these babies and making sure they get the best care 🧡Absolutely phenomenal! Liana - January 2023 (Facebook) We highly recommend Marantha Aviaries for beautiful hand raised and breeding GC conures! We now own 4 of her absolutely stunning birds! Camille is an amazing breeder who obviously loves her birds and is committed to raising top quality birds for pets or breeding. The colours are phenomenal. Her knowledge and communication is outstanding and she really goes above and beyond! 😁 Jennifer - December 2022 (Facebook) Would very highly recommend Maranatha Aviaries after purchasing our sweet little Cherry, her personality is wonderful, kind, happy, snuggly little thing and her colours are amazing. We researched for a long time and we just knew Camille would have the bird for us. I don’t think I could go elsewhere for a conure after our wonderful experience with Camille at Maranatha Aviaries. Highly recommend 🍒 Kymberley - October 2022 (Facebook) I've just had a new little addition to the family in the form of my playful little conure, Melon. I must say that I'm beyond impressed with the quality of the bird, and how responsive to training/learning he is at such a young age (11 weeks). The effort and care given to him while being hand-reared is very obvious and I'm very thankful to have chosen Maranatha Aviaries for not only incredibly affordable, exotic conures, but for the amazing character and personality these lovely birds have. 100% coming back for another conure as soon as I make a decision as to what one I want! 😊 Joshua - October 2022 (Facebook) I recently bought a breeding pair of conures and I am so happy with my experience at Maranatha Aviaries, not only was the pricing very reasonable Camille was so helpful especially since it was my first time freighting birds so I was a bit nervous as I had no idea what to expect you made it so easy to be able to do and were very helpful and nice to speak with. I’m so impressed with the birds they always come up for kisses through the mesh and started saying what you doing you can tell they have been very looked after at Camille’s and I can’t wait for them to breed and hand raise their babies they love their fruit and veg especially apple and are full of so much personality you are an amazing breeder I would definitely recommend you to anyone I know I look forward to dealing with you in the future 😊 Chicago - August 2022 (Facebook) I highly recommend Maranatha Aviaries to anyone who is looking for a new bird to join their family. Last year My partner and I adopted our beautiful Mako, a SF Violet Turquoise GCC from Maranatha Aviaries and we love him so much. He was very trusting towards us from the start in fact Mako rolled over and fell asleep in our hands the very first night we got him. He has a very big character and can be very funny. He loves to give kisses and cuddles and even though he is bonded to our other bird he is still very affectionate to both me and my boyfriend. He was already introduced to veggies and good quality pellets when I got him and even came with a sample of the food he was on allowing me to comfortably wean him onto my pellets. Camille, the owner of Maranatha Aviaries is a lovey and knowledgeable lady. She is always happy to have a chat with me and answer any questions I might have on my birds. She loves hearing how Mako is going as she cares a lot about the birds she breeds. Don’t hesitate to give her a message I promise you won’t be disappointed. Camille puts her heart into what she does and every bird from Maranatha Aviaries reflex that. Rhiarn - July 2022 (Facebook) We can’t thank Camille at Maranatha Aviaries enough for our feathered baby. Our daughter had her heart set on a blue Quaker and after finding Camille’s website I new we had found it! Her professional approach, extensive knowledge and communication is outstanding. We were specifically searching for a hand raised Quaker & that’s exactly what we have. Our 10yo has her very own best friend that she loves more than anything. From the moment we bought her home she settled in right away. Luna loves all the cuddles she can get and more. She happily sits on the lounge and snuggles right in, loves to smooch and happily talks away with new words all the time. Thank you so much for our Luna! 100% recommend Maranatha Aviaries for your feathered baby Bettina - July 2022 (Facebook) I will be forever grateful for Camille at Maranatha Aviaries for her professional approach, kind heart and amazing handraised birds. I had long given up my search for a Green Cheek Conure but Camille gave me hope back and I have since found my feather baby. He is perfect in every way for me and my family! Camille exposes her birds to everyday noises with a family and due to this my Conure transitioned very nicely into my home with other pets, children and daily noises even after a flight to get here. I could go on forever about how grateful I am because I feel I got my dream bird. He's healthy, beautiful and got spunk!! So thank you from the bottom of my Camille. 100% recommend Maranatha Aviaries. Pam - April 2022 (Facebook) Got to meet the gorgeous baby birds. It's great to have an interactive experience with a prospective pet. Camille is lovely and will answer any questions you have. She clearly raises her birds with lots of love. Bri - March 2022 (Google) Camille is an amazing lady who breeds birds to a high standard of colours and temperament. Our beautiful little girl Zena (Double Factor Violet Opaline Conure) is amazingly affectionate, playful and so sweet to have in our home as a family pet. She has also, based on temperament, bonded with our 1 year old male Green Cheek Conure from day one. Zena came DNA sexed which was terrific as we wanted a girl for our little boy and so many toys were given to us too in a care pack that Camille had prepared for us on pick up. Camille and her family were very welcoming and the children spend so much time with the baby birds which helps their beautiful nature. By picking up Zena directly from Camille, we were able to meet the other baby birds, Zena’s parents and the meticulous aviaries on display with her breeding pairs. There was also a dedicated bird room temperature controlled for all the babies, where Camille works tirelessly tending to the needs of these little angels. A very professional and caring set up. From the time of first contact to purchase a bird, Camille kept me informed of the birds progress, posting photos and sending messages of the babies growing up, feeding and playing. I could not recommend Maranatha Aviaries highly enough for a precious new family bird. Thanks Camille, our little Zena has touched our hearts like no other 💗 Susan - January 2022 (Facebook) I am convinced I brought home an actual angel home last November from Camille at Maranatha Aviaries. My little “Beast Boy” Gar the Conure has been the biggest sweetheart since the day I brought him home, where he fell asleep on my shoulder and hasnt left it since. Having owned conures in the past and sorely missing a companion, I sought out a breeder who specialises in the species. I was ecstatic when I had found Maranatha Aviaries, with their website full of images of the large variety of mutations they had to offer and the large collection of information on how to care for them. The whole process from start to finish was phenomenal. Camille was very responsive, informative and patient with all my questions, and kept me updated the whole way, including plenty of pictures! When it was time to pick my baby up, I got to visit the professionally set up bird room where he and his siblings were being hand-raised by Camille and her family. Spending time with the birds made it very clear that they had been treated and loved with the upmost care. Camille makes sure that the owner is just as much as suitable for the bird as the bird for the owner. To top it off, we left with a care package in hand, including a care booklet and DNA sex certificate, and some goodies to ensure a smooth transition. Maranatha Aviaries holds the passion and professional standard that all aviary breeders should aspire to uphold. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you Marantha Aviaries for my new best friend.💙 Sarah - January 2022 (Facebook) Beautiful birds!! Caroline - May 2021 (Google) I bought my beautiful little pineapple, Rowdy, from Maranatha Aviaries at the end of 2020. Camille was wonderful, very knowledgeable, able to answer all my questions about his breeding and management since hatching. Rowdy had a great start from Camille, early handling and attention from her whole family. He is still a cuddly, lovely, well socialized little bird that I love to pieces! Thanks Camille 💜 Shani - April 2021 (Facebook) We got our Quaker Parrot Scout from Maranatha Aviaires and she is the sweetest bird - she settled in so quickly and has a sweet nature. Camille was so helpful and easy to communicate with - highly recommend 😊 Brooke - March 2021 (Facebook) Apologies Camille for taking so long in uploading our experience with Maranatha Aviaries. Thought waiting a short period to advise on the transition of “Mochi”. So to all you bird lovers we recently (back in October/November 2020) contacted Maranatha Aviaries wishing to add to another conure to keep “Kimchi” company with our potential return to work during this unusual year of WFH. My concern was introducing another bird into the household where relationships were well established with all household members (includes feathered family members). Camille provided excellent advice and experience reassuring my concerns and guided us on some introduction strategies. Service and advise was excellent and accurate. Nice 😃 Mochi and Kimchi have assimilated (ahhh star trek - borg nerd.......) wonderfully and within really just a few hours we felt comfortable that the process would work. We took time and monitored there activities over a few weeks. Both birds live outside the cage and only sleep at night in their cage. They now live happily here on Mount Tamborine sometimes getting into mischief. Thank you Camille for all your advice and excellent service in our purchase of Mochi. I can highly recommended Maranatha Aviaries to any bird lovers. Cheers TW Tony - December 2020 (Facebook) I can't recommend Camille and her feathered babies enough! Have had my new addition, Phoebe; a violet turquoise pineapple GCC for just over a week and she is amazing! Thanks to Camille's brilliant job with hand raising, she has settled into our crazy home with two other birds and two large dogs without any issues and has proven to be extremely confident with all aspects of normal house life. Additionally, Camille has been extremely helpful and accommodating, answering all of my questions and has been very patient with my over excitement. 😂 If you're looking for a new friend to add to your flock, you can't go wrong with Camille and Maranatha Aviaries. Taylor - November 2020 (Facebook) I got my little girl from Maranatha Aviaries and she is exactly what I wanted, plus more. I already had a little boy and Skittles ran the household until she came along. He told my dogs what to do, he told my friends what to do, he told my mum what to do and he even tried being friends with my blue tongue skink, if he succeeded he would have told her what to do too. When I brought Lolly home, she was a little timid at first, but I knew it was love as soon as she saw Skittles. Long story short, we have our lives back and Skittles has a girlfriend, Lolly 💜💙💚💛🧡💗 Jess - November 2020 (Facebook) I was lucky to be able to take home one of Camille's beautiful conures. She did such an amazing job raising Peri, we are absolutely in love. Peri is such a fun little cheeky bird, loves to be a ratbag and stir up the other birds, but he also loves his cuddle time with us. 🥰 Highly recommend Maranatha Aviaries! 💞 Emma - November 2020 (Facebook) I can't recommend Camille and her feathered babies enough! Have had my new addition, Phoebe; a violet turquoise pineapple GCC for just over a week and she is amazing! Thanks to Camille's brilliant job with hand raising, she has settled into our crazy home with two other birds and two large dogs without any issues and has proven to be extremely confident with all aspects of normal house life. Additionally, Camille has been extremely helpful and accommodating, answering all of my questions and has been very patient with my over excitement. 😂 If you're looking for a new friend to add to your flock, you can't go wrong with Camille and Maranatha Aviaries. 😍 Taylor - November 2020 (Facebook) I could not recommend Maranatha Aviaries more highly...... Not only did I get the most beautiful pineapple/turq/violet bird but also gained a good friend. These birds are handraised not just handfeed (there is a big difference); they are part of the family and are fully integrated. My baby settled immediately when I got her home and she has the most beautiful all be it sometimes sassy personality! I think this shows what a wonderful job Camille does..... And she has violets!!!! That are super gorgeous!!!!! The only recommendation I can say is get on that waiting list so you can get one (or many) of her special babies!!!! Crystal - April 2020 (Facebook) Camille is amazing with all birds and her hand raised conures are so friendly! She takes great pride in ensuring you go home with the right bird for your family. I would highly recommend Maranatha Aviaries if you’re looking for a beautiful conure to join your family! Susanne - January 2020 (Facebook) Got Merlin just before Christmas and couldn't ask for a better, cuter nutcase of a pal 😂 Love my little dinosaur son. Fanks, Camille Kayla - January 2020 (Facebook) Hi bird lovers, picked up our new baby Conure - 'Louie' late Dec' 19. Really pleased with his beautiful playful temperament and Camille was so helpful and a pleasure to deal with, it is lovely to see she takes pride in her breeding and really cares where her babies go. It was so nice to have a tame well adjusted baby Conure as I had to tame my first one and it took a lot of patience and time. Chico is loving her new friend Louie and we love him dearly too such a joy, thank you Camille! 🥰 I highly recommend this breeder. Sharon - January 2020 (Facebook) I got a male conure off Camille 3 days ago and he is a pleasure. Ringo is confident, friendly and affectionate. The perfect parrot pet for a family 🦜💙 Kat - January 2019 (Facebook) My daughters are totally in love with the two new Green Cheeked Conure's we recieved today from Maranatha Aviaries. They are so tame, they even love my dog who adores them. They are so fun to watch and have the most beautiful colours. Thank you so much <3 Stacey - December 2018 (Facebook) Camille and her very well hand-raised babies are so amazing! She brought them right to my door so I could meet them all and so my existing conure girl and I could pick out a friend/sister for her - DNA sexed and brought to my door for an amazingly great price! I fully recommend! We chose the gorgeous little Pineapple girl and named her Poppy - she is so sweet and funny and playful and cheeky! Already in love with her 😍 Thank you so much Camille - you have made another crazy bird lady friend for life! Five Stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤩 Nikki - December 2018 (Facebook) VIEW OUR AVAILABLE BIRDS

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

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY PELLET & TREAT MIX A great diet can bring out the very best in your bird, but in the plethora of products to choose from, how do we know what is really the best for our parrot? We've curated an easy to make, low prep pellet and treat mix recipe you can buy at your local Woolworths or Coles and make in minutes. It is so versatile and easy to adapt to whatever you have available, don't stress if you don't have all the ingredients below, just improvise! Add other things in, leave some things out, it's really up to you. You can always make it a little bit different every time! You will need: 4kg of mixed pellets: Vetafarm Nutriblend Mini , Vetafarm Maintenance , Vetafarm South American , Tropican Lifetime , Zupreem Fruitblend Small 120g Slivered Almonds 300g Natural Pepitas 200g Coconut Flakes 500g Natural Sunflower Kernels 300g Banana Chips 200g Dried Diced Apricots 200g Hemp Seeds 200g Cashew Pieces 1kg Mixed Fruit Pieces 300g Pine Nuts Mix together in a large bowl. Will yield approximately 7.5kg of mixed pellets. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. At Maranatha Aviaries, we wean our babies onto this mix, and it also forms the basis of our pet birds' diet as well. It is best suited for indoor birds, in an outdoor cage or aviary you would need to only supply what each cage needs daily, as the fruit and nut components tend to spoil quickly and attract ants. Depending on the size and quantity of birds, you can provide 2 tablespoons daily and increase per bird. While this mix is great for exposing your bird to a variety of different textures, tastes and nutrients, it shouldn't comprise of the entire diet. To read more about why balanced nutrition is so important for your bird, read here.

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 an extensive wait, appointments to meet your new baby, and many decisions to ensure they have as seamless as possible transition into their new environment. set up their cage here second hand cage - F10 - but only if in good condition link to how to set up their cage get their food organised Purchase food and toys link to diet link to enrichment bird proofing your home Keeping their environment safe, parrots are like toddlers, and explore their surroundings with their feet and beaks ceiling fans mirrors windows neck injuries or even instant death. candles oil diffusers teflon insect sprays Heat and cooking hazards hot stoves - burns on feet ovens blenders teflon coatings in ovens (pyrolytic ovens), sandwich press, Buckets of water, toilets, sinks, soaking items on the sink, sink of water keeping doors closed - adding auto closers u Getting THEM HOME Next, what will you bring them home in? 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. It is important to remember that this is for transport purposes only. Please do not leave your bird in a small carry 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. Some further considerations: 1. Wire spacing: Does the cage have strong mesh or wire, and is it of appropriate spacing (maximum 2cm apart). Could smaller aperture wire be added to ensure wings, feet and head stay safely within the carrier (especially with cat carriers)? 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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? 5. 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: GT Mall 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 Breeder should confirm balance owing and preferred payment method

Handraised Birds for Sale Our birds We take great pride in providing high quality, companion parrots for all ages and the exceptional support and guidance you need. Viewing of birds is by appointment only, which can be made through our contact page, Facebook page or calling 0423 470 041 . We breed conures and quakers for both pets and aviary breeding, and specialise in premium colour mutations. If you are looking bird which is not yet available, subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of updates, or visit our Facebook page for up to date pictures and news. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required per bird to secure your bird prior to weaning. You will be supplied with a receipt as proof of payment. The remainder of the balance is required before the bird goes home. All prices are subject to change at our discretion, dependant on availability and market pricing, however a quoted price is locked in from the time of deposit and will not increase. We do not sell any unweaned or juvenile birds, and here is why . Freight is available to most major airports via Virgin Australia and Qantas (regional), to read more about what is involved in air freighting, click here . All our birds are handraised in a loving family home and are well adjusted to busy households. Handraised babies are sold DNA tested, closed leg banded and come with an information pack including certificates, care information brochure, samples of food (pellet mix, sprout mix) a foot toy and safe shreddable toy. Last updated: 1st October 2024 green cheeked conures Babies are hatched and hatching, taking deposits for the following colours: DF Violet Turquoise (all sold) DF Violet Turquoise Opaline DF Violet Turquoise Cinnamon DF Violet Turquoise Pineapple (hens only) SF Violet Turquoise SF Violet Turquoise Opaline SF Violet Turquoise Cinnamon SF Violet Turquoise Pineapple (hens only) High Red Pineapple *new line* Click here to check out our chart showing the different colours. quakers Why settle for a standard blue or green, when you can have a quaker in a unique colour? Anticipated Colours: Lutino Blue Opaline Turquoise Opaline Cobalt Opaline Cobalt Turquoise Opaline Click here to check out our chart showing the different colours. Bourke's Parrots Watch this space!

green-cheeked CONURE: SPECIES PROFILE The humble green-cheek is a very popular pet bird, for good reason. We might be a little biased, but we think they are so pretty darn spectacular! The size of a cockatiel with the personality of a macaw and full of mischief and crazy antics. They are highly social, generally quiet, great with children and brilliant fliers. They are very fast learners, and can even learn to say a few words and tricks. Although they are not overly noisy, their infrequent alert calls can pose problems to people living in apartment complexes. They are more chatty than screechy. If you want a tiny shoulder companion who is always up for snuggles, a conure might just be the right pet for you! COMMON NAMES Green-cheeked conure, green-cheeked parakeet, green-cheeked parrot SCIENTIFIC NAME Pyrrhura molinae 10 inches (26cm) and between 60 and 80 grams aDULT SIZE LIFE EXPECTANCY With adequate diet, care, health, stimulation and love, your green-cheeked conure can live up to 25-30 years. However, most live only 10 years, due to owner neglect. This is why it is imperative to learn and grow our knowledge about avian care. ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Green-Cheeked Conure is native to South America, living in the forests of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. In the wild, they tend to live in large flocks of 10-20 birds. Colours and markings Green-cheeked conures are monomorphic, meaning both sexes have identical colouring. They naturally occur as 'green/natural' and 'yellowsided' in the wild, but there are a multitude of new colours that have been developed in captivity. They are characterised by their vivid colours: red tails, green and blue wing feathers, black head plumage and bare white rings around their eyes. Some colours that are bred in captivity are: pallid (cinnamon), pineapple, opaline (yellowsided), parblue (or more commonly referred to as turquoise), turquoise yellowsided, turquoise cinnamon, turquoise pineapple, and even pied, violet (single and double factor) and dilute. To learn more about the different colour mutations, read here . housing requirements Conures, by nature, are very inquisitive, playful parrots. They need to have adequate room to play, forage, fly/flap and explore their surroundings. For birds, this is usually a cage or enclosure, which becomes your bird's "safe place". Their cage should provide sufficient room to freely spread both wings. Choose the largest cage you can afford and that will fit well in your space. A cage recommended to house a green-cheeked conure should be at the very least 60x60x60cm, but recommended 80x90x55cm with between 15-19mm wide bar spacing. A cage with a playtops and doors with locking mechanisms are an advantage. Select natural branches to use as perches, as these provide different thicknesses, textures and enrichment to promote foot health. Conures love to chew and should be given ample toys for the sole purpose of destroying and keeping them occupied. We purchase all our toys from Unique Beaks Handmade Bird Toys which are made with bird-safe natural dyes, stainless steel, plastic, wood and accessories. You can find them on Facebook here. Items such as pony beads, paddlepop sticks, paper, untreated pine, paper straws, wax-free cupcake liners, and finger traps make great toys for inquisitive beaks to shred. Some metals, such as galvanised steel, lead, and zinc can cause metal poisoning, so it is best to use stainless steel wherever possible. Feeding your conure a balanced, nutritionally dense, varied diet is imperative to maintaining healthy physical and mental wellbeing. This should consist of a base diet of formulated pellets, low-fat seeds, sprouted seed, vegetables and a small amount of fruit. For more details on diet and nutrition for your parrot, read about it here. diet and nutrition common health problems Conures are known to be susceptible to feather plucking. This could have medical causes, or it could be contributed by boredom, or lack of mental stimulation (handling, variation in routine, not enough/any toys). Annual (or more often if required) checkups are highly advised to ensure your parrot is in best health, as diagnosis and treatment of any disease or illness can be given earlier rather than later. Diseases known to affect conures include: Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD: An incurable viral disease. Symptoms: regurgitation, crop impaction, poor appetite, weight loss, weakness, muscle wastage), Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease. (PBFD: An incurable, contagious viral disease which attacks feather follicles, beak and claw tissue. Symptoms: damaged and deformed feathers, claws and beak, cracking and peeling of the outer layers of the claws and beak, lethargy, vomiting/diarrhoea) Beak malocclusion (Misaligned beak ie. scissor beak. Can be caused by beak injury/trauma. Symptoms: beak not lining up properly when closed) Aspergillosis (A sickness from exposure to mould spores. Symptoms: severe difficulty breathing, decreased/loss of appetite, frequent drinking and urination, cyanosis (a bluish coloration of mucous membranes and/or skin), sudden death) Here are some avian vets in South East Queensland whom we have good dealings with and feel confident enough to recommend. There are others in the southern corner, however we would not recommend them. THE EXOTICS VET Dr. Vanessa Harkess BVSC (Hons I) MANZCVS (Avian Health) 22 Ashmole Road, Redcliffe QLD Phone: (07) 3060 2112 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Closed Sunday and Monday https://theexoticsvet.com/ BRISBANE BIRD VET Dr. Adrian Gallagher BVSC (Hons) MANZCVS (Avian Health) 248 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD Phone: (07) 3359 2233 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm, Weekends closed https://brisbanebirdvet.com.au/ BRISBANE BIRD & EXOTICS VETERINARY SERVICE Dr. Deborah Monks BVSc (Hons), Cert Zoo Med (RCVS), ECZM Diplomate (Avian Medicine), FANZCVS (Avian Medicine and Surgery) 191 Cornwall Street, Greenslopes, QLD Phone: (07) 3217 3533 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm, Closed Sundays & Public Holidays https://bbevs.com.au/

SETTING UP A BIRD CAGE do not impulse buy here FOOD AND WATER CONTAINERS https://www.petstock.com.au/products/lexi-me-lock-crock-feeder-variant-100000023677?queryID=f7d175873de71d9df496588251769fa2 https://www.petstock.com.au/products/avi-one-bird-bath-universal-variant-100000040150?queryID=711baed3bcdc56bf09f33e45b11b266f bRINGING THEM HOME Carry crate - wire and timber cage - small cage cat carriers - be careful of wire distance and getting their head caught. add wire on the door and perch inside bathing here bathing here

Green-Cheeked Conure VIOLET COMPARISONS With the violet mutation currently taking the Australian market by storm, it is exciting to see its effects on each of the existing colour combinations. It can be difficult for the untrained eye to see difference between single and double factor, or even between non-violet and violet if you don't know what you're looking for. Here are some comparison photographs to help distinguish them. DO NOT screenshot, save or republish any copyrighted photographs from this website without expressed permission by the owner. This is a copyright infringement and punishable by law. violet in turquoise opaline L-R: DF, SF L-R: SF, DF SF, underside DF, underside SF, wingspan DF, wingspan violet in turquoise Front: DF, Back: SF L-R: DF, SF