Peony parrot
morphological character
Peony parrot, about 14 cm long, short and thick red mouth and a barb. The nose and eyelids are white, the cheeks to the chest are orange, the rest of the feathers are emerald green, and the claws are gray. Compared with other nautilus species, the peony parrot has a shorter tail.
Living habits
Peony parrots feed on seeds, fruits and berries of various plants. They can be kept in cages in pairs or groups. In order to prevent parrots from biting cages, barbed wire cages should be used. Immature chicks can be raised in large cages, generally not exceeding 1 m3. A breeding cage should be hung with a nest equivalent to five parrots, which can be made of plywood or cardboard, and the diameter of the hole is 5~8 cm. Whether it is a group cage or a breeding cage, in addition to installing a bird's nest behind the cage, 1 perch, 1 water bath and 1 water tank should be prepared in the cage. The food is mainly millet and barnyard grass; Also feed some hemp seeds or perilla, vegetables, bone meal and oyster powder.
Peony parrot is also called "couple" parrot. It belongs to Parrots, Nautilidae, with 9 species, all of which are from Africa. There are two common species in China: the black-headed peony parrot and the brown-headed peony parrot.
[Morphology] The peony parrot is generally about15cm long and weighs 40-50g. Beak red, eyes and wax film white. The head is dark brown with a red and yellow band around the neck. The upper chest is light green, the back and wings are green, the ends of wings are black, the tail is green and the feet are gray. There is also a brown-headed peony parrot, commonly known as the brown-headed peony.
[Ecology] Wild peony parrots live in tropical jungles and often move in large groups. They generally nest and breed in tree holes and feed on seeds, fruits and leaves of various plants. In the south, this kind of bird often harms crops and orchards in groups and is driven away by local farmers. Because of its bright feathers, this kind of bird is often caught and raised, resulting in fewer and fewer wild birds.
【 Feeding Management 】 Peony parrots raised artificially can be kept in pairs or groups. The activity space for breeding birds shall not be less than 0.5 cubic meters. The birdcage should be made of 12 lead wire, and the mesh diameter should not exceed 2 cm to prevent the birds from flying away. The bottom of the cage should be covered with fine sand, and the feces should be cleaned in time to keep the cage clean and hygienic. If you breed a pair of peony parrots artificially, you can make a breeding cage of 70 cm× 60 cm× 50 cm and put an artificial nest box of 20 cm× 16 cm× 16 cm in it. A circular entrance with a diameter of 5 cm was opened in front of the box, and a wooden platform was set under the entrance for birds to step on when they came in and out. The feed of peony parrot is rice, millet, millet and so on. In order to increase the nutritional content of feed, we should add 10% seedless or sunflower seeds, oyster powder, vegetables and fruits. Barnyard grass, rice and millet can be mixed and fed at the ratio of 3: 2: 2 every day.
[Breeding] Peony parrots can breed in all seasons except hot summer. Generally, females lay 6-8 eggs per nest, and the incubation period is about 19 days. During the incubation process, the male keeps feeding and nursing the female outside the nest, while the female keeps incubating except foraging, drinking and defecating. After hatching, the chicks can leave the nest in 35-40 days, live independently in about 50 days, and reach sexual maturity in 6 and a half months.
Nautilus robustus
Introduction: Cockatoo belongs to Nautilus, also known as red-billed green parrot, big Ying Ge parrot, big purple-breasted parrot and Hainan parrot, and belongs to the national second-class protected animals. Distributed in southern Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan Island. It has been extended southward to Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia and other places abroad. At present, the number of wild animals is very rare except for family feeding.
The parrot weighs about150g and is about 33cm long. Feather color is green on the top and red on the bottom, and there is a black stripe at the base of male forehead, which extends to the eyes from left to right; The outermost primary flight feathers are almost pure black and brown, and the central tail feathers are sky blue, with long wedge-shaped tails, which are very beautiful. Male and female birds have different colors on their mouths. The male bird is coral red and the female bird is black, which is the easiest feature to distinguish between the two sexes. Its ornamental breeding generally likes to choose male birds. Adult birds can be distinguished according to the color of the upper mouth, the female is dark brown and the male is red. However, it is not easy to distinguish male and female chicks according to the color of their mouths. Because the beak color of young birds is not only the same as that of male and female birds. It changes with age. Young chicks turn red when they are young, brown when they leave the nest, and red (male) or dark brown (female) when they fly out of the nest.
The cockatoo is beautiful in appearance and colorful in feathers. It can imitate human language, so people like to keep it. In order to learn to "speak" or make it reproduce, it is best to raise young birds. Many experienced breeders can artificially breed cockatoos with high success rate. The main feed for raising adult birds at ordinary times can be mixed with corn 3, rice 3, peanuts (with shells) 1, some green feed (apples, vegetables or other fruits) and a small amount of insects. Drinking water should be clean and changed every day. There is a sand pool in the cage, and the sand particles need to be disinfected by sunlight. During the wintering period, a little vitamin E can be properly added to the feed.
macaw
Introduction: Red Macaw, English name: Green-Winged Macaw, scientific name: Ara Chloroptera.
Origin: eastern Panama to Paraguay. It is about 90cm long and weighs1200 ~1400g. It is dark red, with yellow feathers on its shoulders and wings, and blue tips on its wings, tail and tail feathers. There are several red lines on the cheek, the upper beak is grayish white and the lower beak is grayish black. Yellow eyes and dark gray feet. The female bird is smaller and her head is smaller. Live together in pairs or groups, usually at the top of trees. He is gentle and friendly to children, but he is easily frightened by sudden noise or exercise. Female birds lay 2~3 eggs and the incubation period is 24~26 days. In the wild, young birds usually leave the nest for three months, but it often takes more than 100 days to leave the nest through artificial breeding.
macaw
Species of Parrots in donkey kong
Glazed macaw For ordinary breeders, glazed macaw is both interesting and entertaining, so it is worth popularizing. However, the reason why they are widely raised is usually mistaken for that they are relatively common, and they often cross with other species. Perhaps, as the most common donkey kong parrots, their temperament is really ideal, and they can easily adapt to the new living environment. Compared with other parrots in donkey kong, they are very friendly and easy to blend into your family. For colored macaws, there are three colors to choose from.
Don't be misled by the name of the green macaw. In fact, the green macaw is mainly scarlet, but its wings have green stripes. Their faces have red feathers, which look like patterns on the faces of Indian soldiers. This extremely clever bird is rarely kept. It is curious about everything and especially likes to communicate with humans. Green macaws have only recently begun to appear in pet shops. Birds caught in the wild are difficult to raise, but young birds raised at home are in short supply. The green macaw is the cleverest of all macaws. They like practical jokes and have a strong ability to learn quickly. In different groups, they have excellent friendly communication skills. Physically, the green macaw is much bigger than the stained glass macaw and the scarlet macaw. Compared with clown parrots and purple-blue parrots, they are the largest parrots in the family. In addition, there are two subspecies of green macaw, one of which is as big as purple-blue macaw!
Military Macaw This is the most underestimated species among parrots, and their temperament and language ability are equivalent to those of glazed macaws. Military macaws have a dull hue, which may make them look a little pale in front of other similar people, but they are still very beautiful. Because the smuggling problem of birds has always existed, the purchase of this kind of birds is limited. Military macaws are smaller than those mentioned above, so they are a good choice for people who like to feed birds. Military macaws are kind by nature and are not active compared with other macaws. In the new environment, they can easily and quickly become human friends.
Interesting and striking macaws, such as the red-breasted macaw, are much smaller than some common species. They have happy voices and naughty temperament. Red-breasted macaws like nuts and corn, which are mainly eaten in the United States and Bolivia. As a medium-sized macaw, they are about two feet long, but one foot less than the larger members of their kind. But many of their advantages in personality are enough to make up for the gap in their size. Although they may not be as common as colored macaws and scarlet macaws, birds can still be found for breeding.
Scarlet Macaw In this parrot, you will see the miracle created by nature in color matching. Scarlet macaw can be listed as one of the ten most beautiful parrots in the world, and it will be loved by people at the fastest speed. If they enter public life at an early age, they will surely become a group that really likes to show off. As the most impressive parrot in donkey kong, scarlet macaws are very sensitive to any improper feeding methods, so they are sometimes called "prickly parrots". However, if they grow up in a caring environment and have proper time to get out of their cages to play, they will be comparable to colored glass macaws. Scarlet macaws are extremely sensitive to the environment and are not suitable for isolation. They can be the most interesting and lovely family members, but if they are improperly raised or cheated in the process of growing up, they will become stubborn and dull. There are many kinds of scarlet macaws, and the most unusual and noteworthy is the emerald with green and yellow spots on its wings. The number of wild scarlet macaws continues to decrease, which has aroused widespread concern among tropical environmentalists.
The purple-blue macaw is the largest parrot in the population. It is four feet long and its wings can spread four feet wide. A recent survey showed that the number of purple-blue macaws ranged from 2,500 to 3,000. Unlike most macaws, Zilan is very picky about food. In the wild, they feed on the fruits of two different palm trees; Under domestic conditions, Australian walnuts, Brazil beans, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, giant walnuts, nuts and coconuts are all very successful, and Soviet biscuits, fruits and vegetables can also be used as supplementary foods. Their diet is high in fat and carbohydrates and low in vitamins. Because of their special eating habits and the need for large cages for their survival, it is necessary to carefully consider raising purple-blue macaws.
Macaw as a pet
If you can give a healthy diet, have the freedom to get out of the cage properly, and get a lot of attention, macaw will become your long-term companion for life. These birds live a long life. In their lifetime, they may see many cats or dogs born and died in your home. It is precisely because of their longevity that keeping macaws as pets should not be a hasty decision. You can't buy them home impulsively and then regret it. Some of our clients will take their birds to work and spend a day there, just like a second home. This arrangement closely links customers with their birds. Others will build a big living space for their birds and let them live happily. A considerable number of macaw species are raised in the United States and around the world. Some species are still difficult to raise, and their wild numbers are still very low. In recent years, the number of wild clown parrots, purple-blue parrots and blue-throated parrots has decreased sharply. Personally, I think these parrots are too rare to be used as pets, but I want to encourage experienced breeders to feed these varieties.
health
This is an important factor that needs to be considered independently when considering buying macaws. Anyone who sells macaws should be willing to have them examined by bird veterinarians before taking them home, including a comprehensive blood test (CBC), throat and airway health and parrot disease resistance. It will take you about two days to get the final results of these tests. Birds should have a certificate signed by a veterinarian. If all the tests show that these birds have no obvious diseases, then you can buy them home with confidence. As a precautionary measure, even if the new bird has passed all inspections, it is best to isolate it from your bird for at least 45 days.
age
Age is an important consideration after health and temperament. Buying a young bird does not guarantee that they will be tamed, and buying an older macaw does not mean that they will become good pets. Macaws are independent creatures. Even when they are one year old or even one and a half years old, they still keep growing. The eyes of macaw chicks are black, and with the increase of age, the eyes will gradually become lighter. Clown parrots and purple-blue parrots are exceptions. Even when they are mature, their eyes are black.
Cocktail parrot
Introduction: Sunflower cockatoo, English name is Cacatua galerita, among which there are several cockatoos, such as small cockatoo, salmon cockatoo and great white cockatoo. Native to northern, eastern and southeastern Australia to western Queensland Island, northern and eastern islands of new guinea and other places.
Sunflower cockatoo is 40-50 cm long and has white feathers. The life span of sunflower cockscomb is very long, generally about 40 years, and some live to 60-80 years old. Sunflower parrots have beautiful white feathers and yellow crested feathers on their heads. When disturbed by the outside world, the crown feathers stand up in a fan shape, just like a blooming sunflower. Sunflower cockatoo's feathers are hermaphroditic, so it is impossible to distinguish sex from feather color. The male bird's eye sand is black, and the female bird is brown. The food is mainly sunflower seeds, corn, peanuts, sorghum and rice, and some apples and a small amount of vegetables are fed every day. Artificial feeding should adopt metal cages or metal racks with metal food cans and water tanks on both sides of the racks. Sunflower cockatoo's mouth is hard and destructive, so breeders should always check the firmness of the chain to prevent the parrot from running away after biting. Parrots are smart, clever and full of emotion. With a loud voice, he is good at learning human language and is deeply loved by parrot lovers.
Feng Xuan parrot
Also known as Cocktail Parrot, Sunbird and Aucamus.
Distributed in central Australia.
Form and habit: 30 cm long. On the left of the photo is the original cockatoo, and on the right is its yellowed variety. Many species of cockatoos have been successfully cultivated.
Its personality is quite mild, and if it is raised in a suitable environment, it will be ready to breed. Female birds will lay 4~7 eggs and hatch for about 20 days. Male birds hatch during the day and female birds hatch at night. After hatching, the chicks leave the nest about 30 days later.
In Taiwan Province Province, cockatoos have been commercially produced in large quantities. Bird lovers can buy cages and special nest boxes about three feet in size in the market and provide appropriate food, so that they can prepare to breed cockatoos. Because of its gentle personality, it is very suitable for beginners to raise and use as a pet bird by hand. If you already have a good idea to breed cockatoos, you can also try to breed other species.
① Living habits
Feng Xuan parrots inhabit grasslands, forests and farmland. Like group activities. Food is mainly plant fruits and seeds, but also plant buds. Nesting in tree holes, male and female hatch and brood together.
② Morphological characteristics
Feng Xuan parrots are about 23 ~ 25 cm long. The mouth is short and wide, with a hook in front. The head has a yellowish crown feather. There are orange round patches on the cheeks, and the central tail feather is very long.
(3) Male and female identification of Feng Xuan parrots.
Hermaphrodite, the male cheek spot is darker and the female cheek spot is slightly darker. The female has black transverse spots on the underside of the tail feather. Young birds have the same body color, so it is difficult to distinguish between males and females.
Species of Parrots in Feng Xuan
At present, there are only three kinds of cockatoos in China: gray, color and white.
65438+ feet are black and gray.
2. Feng Xuan parrots have blue-gray feathers and yellow spots all over their bodies. Other gray Feng Xuan parrots.
3. The white Feng Xuan parrot has white feathers, a pale yellow crest on its head and an ivory white mouth. The head, cheeks, mandible and upper throat are all pale yellow, and there are orange round patches on the cheeks. The feet are pink.
(5) Feng Xuan parrot breeding management.
Xuanfenglang parrot has strong physique, strong disease resistance, roughage tolerance, easy breeding and few deaths under general breeding conditions. But be careful not to cut off food and water, and the feed should not be too single. As an ornamental bird or bird trainer, it can also be kept on a parrot rack. Feng Xuan parrots are kept in metal cages because they are good at climbing and like to chew wood. The breeding cage size of each pair of Feng Xuan parrots is 60cm long × 45cm wide × 40cm high, and the perch should be hardwood or hardwood with a diameter of 2cm. Drinking utensils should be strong and safe to prevent being bitten or overturned. The nest box can be made into a closed nest box with five layers of plywood, and the size is 30 cm long× 20 cm wide×16 cm high. It is best to add a 5 cm high partition in the middle. A 6-7 cm access hole is opened in front of the nest box, and wood chips are padded inside. It is best to use an iron plate for sand table. Clean the water tank 1 time every day or every other day and replace it with clean drinking water. Feed vegetables every day or every other day 1 time. Clean the sand table 1~2 times a week, and disinfect food cans, water tanks and utensils 1 times a month. The temperature changes greatly in spring and autumn, so we should pay attention to adjusting the room temperature to prevent diseases. Keep warm in winter, and the indoor temperature shall not be lower than 16℃. When the temperature is high in summer, ventilation should be strengthened when it is generally above 30℃.
⑥ Feng Xuan parrot feed.
Mainly millet, millet, barnyard grass, rice, hemp seed, sunflower seed, egg millet, rape or other vegetables.
1. The proportion of granular materials is 40% of millet, 20% of millet, 0/0% of rice, 20% of hemp seed and 0/0% of sunflower. Mix several kinds of feed evenly.
2. When eggs and millet are mixed with eggs and millet, 2 grams of salt and 4 grams of multivitamins, calcium powder and trace elements should be added to 1 kg of millet.
⑦ Parrot breeding in Feng Xuan.
Young birds can participate in reproduction at about 8 months of sexual maturity. Feng Xuan parrots breed all year round, but July to August, the hottest summer, is also the season for parrots to molt, so the bird's nest should be demolished to stop breeding. If the bird's nest is not removed, parrots will continue to breed. Due to the sultry weather, although the hatched eggs are well developed, the hatching rate is very low, and quite a few chicks will suffocate in the eggshell, which will delay the molting period of parrots. In this way, it is better to stop parrot breeding, wait until it recovers its physical strength and changes its feathers before hanging in the nest to breed, so as to maintain a high hatching rate and improve economic benefits.
Feng Xuan parrots can breed 3-4 nests throughout the year. First-born birds can lay 3-4 eggs per nest, and usually lay 4-6 eggs later. The egg is white, and the next day 1 egg. After the third egg is laid, the female begins to hatch. The incubation period is 18 days. Male and female parents brood together, and the brooding period is about 50 days. Young birds begin to learn to eat. When they can eat, they can be kept in separate cages. At this time, the female begins to lay eggs and reproduce again.
In the process of breeding and hatching, we should pay attention to the stability of the environment, try to reduce external interference, do not move the cage, try not to turn over the nest, so as not to disturb parents and abandon the nest, which will affect hatching and brooding. Birds should pay attention to room temperature and adequate food and water after hatching, and supplement inorganic salt feed and trace elements during breeding period.
In winter, the room temperature of breeding birds should be kept above 20℃, the relative humidity should be 45%-50%, and indoor air circulation should be maintained.
The average life span of parrots in Feng Xuan is about 18 years, and the longest life span is over 20 years.
The breeding peak of Feng Xuan parrots is about 5-7 years, and then the breeding speed gradually decreases. In order to purify and restore the vitality of breeding birds, breeding birds should be constantly updated.