Acacia, also known as Acacia rubra, Acacia rubra, Acacia rubra, Acacia rubra, Acacia rubra, etc. Because of its gorgeous feathers, exquisite posture and beautiful singing voice, it has become a famous rare caged ornamental bird at home and abroad, and is favored and loved by people, especially lovers in love. In Japan, a pair of love birds are often used as wedding decorations, symbolizing good luck and faithful love; In Europe; Many countries call love birds "love birds", which is often used as a precious wedding gift. In China, modern youth once again injected acacia into the deep connotation of "life and death depend on each other, and husband and wife grow old together". Therefore, raising love birds can not only bring people visual enjoyment, but also give people spiritual sustenance and satisfaction.

Feeding:

First, choose male and female mating in pairs.

Acacia can't be artificially propagated, and Acacia in captivity is often wild domesticated noodles. When buying birds in the flower and bird market, we should choose healthy male and female birds. They keep moving in cages, love singing, have good sound quality, bright feathers, are harmless, comb their feathers, kiss each other, snuggle up closely and have deep feelings. Generally speaking, the beak of a male bird is bright red, while that of a female bird is deep red. The forehead of the male bird is wider, while that of the female bird is narrower. Male birds sing in two tones, such as "in bone sentences …", while female birds only make a single low sound of "cheep, cheep". Male birds are slender and female birds are shorter; Male birds are brighter and more beautiful than female birds.

Second, choose the right cage.

Generally, a small square cage with bright bottom made of bamboo wire is selected, and its size is 27 cm× 27 cm× 35 cm. There is a dropper board (because the droppings are thin and soft) covered with a layer of sand (after the droppings fall on the sand, the water inside will be sucked up quickly to avoid polluting the bird's body). A food jar, a water bowl and a food killing jar are placed in the birdcage. Prepare a dark prison uniform.

Third, scientific feeding.

Wild love birds inhabits mountainous evergreen broad-leaved forest, mixed forest, bamboo forest, bamboo leaf forest and shrub, and feeds on various insects (such as caterpillars and moth larvae). ), and supplement the juice and seeds of wild plants. They enter the breeding season from May to July every year and shed their skin. Therefore, love birds should be reared scientifically according to its biological characteristics.

1, artificial feed and feed formula

Artificial feed is mainly composed of soybean flour, corn flour and cooked eggs; Followed by fish meal and silkworm chrysalis powder; Thirdly, perilla, fruits, vegetables and so on. In summer, mung bean powder is used instead of soybean powder, and duck eggs are used instead of eggs; It is best to feed 4 ~ 6 dust mites or 6 ~ 1 1 Dendrolimus punctatus every day in winter; Ensure the supply of insects in estrus and molting; During molting, it is necessary to supplement feed with high calcium content and increase the amount of colored feed (such as red pepper and carrot). See table 1, table 2 and table 3 for feed formula.

Step 2 prepare materials

In order to facilitate the digestion and absorption of poultry and avoid the occurrence of diseases such as diarrhea, corn and soybeans should be washed, steamed in a pot until they are 70% mature, then dried and ground into powder. When feeding powdery feed, add a little water and mix well. Acacia birds eat a lot every day, so be sure to add feed frequently and pay attention to the constant water in the drinking bowl.

Fourth, take good care of it

Besides observing frequently, reducing anxiety, washing birdcages and keeping warm and cold, nursing love birds should also take a walk, take a bath and bask in the sun.

1, walk the bird

Acacia birds do not have a strong demand for walking birds. But walking birds can adjust their mental state and breathe fresh air, which is good for their health. It is best to change the position of walking birds frequently, and you can choose 3 ~ 5 positions for rotation to arouse the excitement of birds. The best places to walk birds should be broad-leaved forests and bamboo forests; Followed by parks and wilderness.

Step 2 take a bath

Acacia loves cleaning and bathing. Take a bath every day in summer and early autumn; In spring and late autumn, take a bath 1 time every 4 ~ 7 days, and take a bath in time in winter, but prevent colds.

2. 1: The water depth in the basin should be moderate. It is advisable for water to submerge the bend of the bird's leg, and the abdominal feathers just touch the water surface. 2.2: The water temperature should be appropriate. Too hot, easy to burn; Too cold, easy to catch cold and lead to enteritis, diarrhea or indigestion.

2.3: Bathing time should be appropriate. Bathing time should not be too long to avoid excessive fatigue; After taking a bath, the bird will stand on the perch or stay still in the water and stop going into the water. At this time, the birdcage should be lifted out of the water.

2.4: Bathing in cold weather should be heated. When the weather is cold, the bathroom should be heated; After taking a shower, uncover the cage clothes of Chaoyang and hang them in a sunny place to bask in the sun.

sunbath

When sunbathing, love birds should pay attention to avoid sun exposure or direct sunlight to the birdcage, and can accept oblique sunlight.