Eclectus parrot keeping, pros and cons, care, housing, diet and health. Wt greene parrots in captivity 1884 australia, new guinea. Eclectus parrot nests in a big hole 50cm to 6m deep in the trunk of a tall tree at the edge of or in a clearing in forest. Not only do they have hairlike plumage around the neck and abdomen, but visually they are also sexually dimorphic. Dutton the first two volumes were issued in 18 parts, of which pts. Let retailers know that you will boycott their stores until they stop selling live animals. Chapter 4 the captive breeding of eclectus parrots.
In 2003 i wrote the book eclectus parrots an experience which was a great success. Breeding eclectus problems parrot forum parrot owners. Write to your legislators and encourage them to create stronger laws to protect parrots in captivity and to end parrot exploitation. Jamrach led me through the lobby and into the menagerie. Rob marshall an avian vet and bird breeder in australia, and author of a guide to eclectus parrots as pet and aviary birds. The first was a parrot room, a fearsome screaming place of mad round eyes, crimson breasts that beat against bars, wings that flapped against their neighbours, blood red, royal blue, gypsy yellow, grass green.
A guide to eclectus parrots revised edition hard cover for sale. Eclectus parrots breed relatively easily in captivity. Eclectus parrot facts, diet, pet, care, feather, breeding. Significant advances have been made in the science of breeding psittacine birds during the past decade.
Do i have the physical space to devote to a parrot. Oct 08, 2009 eclectus parrots in the wild and captivity part 1. Too many breeding pairs of parrots are kept in conditions that are little better than those in which battery chickens are kept. Before you make a decision about breeding these highly intelligent birds, ask yourself whether you can keep them in a way which you can be proud of. Jul 22, 2008 ecology and evolution of the enigmatic eclectus parrot eclectus roratus. It is unknown if this is a real subspecies or an aviary bred bird. The complete guide to subspecies, breeding, diet, selling, owning and mating. The eclectus parrot provides us without doubt one of the most interesting of all parrot species. Fawcett had an association of some 50 years with francis orpen morris to produce many beautiful works on birds, including the highly successful a history of british birds. A guide to eclectus parrots by rob marshall, 9780975081709, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Is is better to breed eclectus parrots in pairs or in. Ecology and evolution of the enigmatic eclectus parrot eclectus roratus. Worth aves international presented at the canadian parrot symposiumamazon parrots are all new world species occurring in central and south america, mexico, and many caribbean islands. The books give advice on purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, maintaining health care, housing, proper feeding, and where applicable, grooming and training.
Predators of the eclectus parrot include possums, birds of prey and introduced species such as wild dogs. Eclectus parrots complete pet owners manual mcelroy, katy on. Before you make the decision to get a parrot, ask yourself these questions. My book details how to order page distribution area of eclectus parrots. The eclectus is a native of australia, indonesia, papua new guinea, andor the solomon islands. Their management, care and breeding on free shipping on qualified orders. Jan 02, 2014 the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is a comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. Journal of avian medicine and surgery, 222, 146150. Hormonal aggression is a natural part of life for parrots and occurs through maturity and breeding times. With over 380 pages of content, 245 full color photos, 14 videos and 40 illustrations. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion eclectus parrots. All complete pet owners manuals are heavily illustrated with color photos and line art, and are filled with reliable, easytounderstand information on pet care. The aquisition, husbandry and breeding of common amazons hari.
Then, when i started to concentrate on breeding the australian eclectus eclectus roratus macgillivrayi in captivity for the first time, i started reading through my diaries to see what the eclectus in the bush preferred in their nest. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots information and. Native to indonesia and new guinea, these handsome birds require a highfiber diet with lots of fruit and greens. They mature at around two to three years of age with females often maturing a little earlier than the males. Parrots in captivity by greene abebooks shop for books.
Eclectus parrots have an extremely large range, and the international union for conservation of nature iucn lists their conservation status as least concern. In the wild if an eclectus has found the perfect hollow tree and a good supply of food and water close by she will naturally want to protect this area and this is where the aggression plays a roll. Providing a nest box or log for our breeding pairs of eclectus can be a very exciting time. Both parents care for the chicks and seem to be helped in the task. Home bird breeding eclectus parrots in the wild and captivity part. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots by kirsten badham. Greenes parrots in captivity is an authoritative and studious work of the time and is probably the original how to book on raising parrots in captivity. Parrot haven aviary is located at nemingha near tamworth in the state of new south wales, in australia. Am i willing to devote the time required for the proper care of a parrot. The westermans eclectus hen has a dark smoky abdomen and is smaller than the females of the other subspecies, which feature blue or purple abdomens. During the day they flock to a feeding site with the size of flocks which gather there being determined by how many fruit trees are available. The following information and photos unless stated otherwise are ed and have been reproduced with the permission of the owner of the material.
Unfortunately there is a lot of reeducating that must be accomplished, with breeders of parent reared eclectus, some authors of eclectus books, and the general public, regarding the true nature of companion female eclectus. Eclectus parrot subspecies identification parrot facts. In australia, the most frequently kept eclectus parrot. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is a comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. Eclectus parrots who live in captivity need high betacarotene vegetables like fresh broccoli clumps, lightly cooked the sweet potato and fresh corn on the cob. Ask them to provide information to their consumers about the reality of keeping parrots as pets. Although the eclectus parrot is the only extant species in the genus eclectus, fossil remains of another species, the oceanic eclectus parrot eclectus infectus, have been found in archaeological sites in the islands of tonga and vanuatu. Eclectus parrots for beginners ebook by pablo swanson. Dutton, and of other amateurs to naturalize different kinds of parrots, parrakeets, lories, and cockatoos in this country, having failed, mainly in consequence of those vile guns, it is to be feared that connoisseurs who wish to obtain an intimate acquaintance with these birds without going abroad. Features a comprehensive description and taxonomy details on the 10 eclectus subspecies, illustrated by over and comprehensive details on all aspects of keeping the eclectus parrot as a pet or breeding bird including housing, feeding, breeding, incubation, handrearing. The book provides some good and useful information about eclectus parrots but not. A mustsee presentation for anyone who has birds or is working on behalf of avian welfare.
Parrots in captivity vol 2 1884 leather bound by w t greene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eclectus parrots are the most sought after of all the companion parrots that we breed at parrot haven aviary. About eclectus parrots information and advice from a. The many titles in this series show and tell pet owners how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, gerbils, hamsters, and virtually every other animal that is kept as a pet. Their life span in captivity is 2030 but in the wild up to 50 years. Penned by an eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. It was thought for many years that they were actually different species. The eclectus parrot is known for its extreme case of sexual dimorphism. Frank indiviglio in bird breeding, bird research or recent news, bird species profiles, field notes and observations on birds, fun stuff, general bird care october 8, 2009 comments off on eclectus parrots in the wild and captivity part 1 4897 views. Today, it is one of the most popular birds found in captivity across the world. Do i have the funds and other resources to properly care for a parrot. New kindle version eclectus parrots the eclectus parrot. When comparing the size of any of the eclectus subspecies or doing a comparison between them, one must be aware that only averages can be given.
Psittacoidea true parrots, cacatuoidea cockatoos, and strigopoidea new zealand parrots. Eclectus parrots originate from papua new guinea, solomon and surrounding islands and archipelagos. This blogpost was first published by grrlscientist on 22 july 2008. Anthony pilny exposes the truth about keeping birds as pets and examines best practices in bird housing, handling, medical issues, nutrition, recognizing signs of distress and suffering and much more. Eclectus parrot digestive system is really strong and long lasting so it can be bear a high fiber food easily. Cockatoos, macaws, parakeets, lovebirds, budgies, and more. Aviary sizes and mesh gauge for various species 15. Nesting requirements of the eclectus parrot by expert graham taylor. Parrot haven aviary is a commercial aviary run by my wife lyn and i garry lee.
Sometimes young females will become dominant over their partners resulting in stress and feather plucking. Eclectus parrots subspecies identification beauty of birds. Sep 05, 2014 there are 10 subspecies total in the world but only 4 here is the us. Breeding the amazing amazon parrots aves international. The aquisition, husbandry and breeding of common amazons introduction. Purchasing parrots and compatibility for breeding 10. Housing and breeding of the eclectus parrots, at parrot haven aviary. Eckies are an arboreal rainforest bird, spending most of their days foraging in the canopy in small family groups. During the breeding season, one mature male cares for numerous hens. Ash green on what is the ordered aviary size for breeding of parrots in germany. Essentials of health and happiness, new bird health.
She provides information and advice based on over a decade. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is the first comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. Nesting requirements of the eclectus parrot graham. Covers all the species, with an emphasis on field identification of parrots. Smashwords the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots a book. The eggs are laid on a lining of chips and decayed wood dust. The impact of capture and captivity parrot is a term commonly used to refer to any of the more than 350 species belonging to the psittaciformes order comprising three families. Evolution of the enigmatic eclectus grrlscientist science.
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