By Jack Smith We all realize that before placing logs or boxes in their Gouldian aviaries most breeders try to make a suitable nest by placing meadow hay or preferably swamp grass in these, as some Gouldians are lazy nest builders.l have experienced three instances where the opposite has occurred....
A NESTBOX DESIGN FOR GOULDIAN BREEDERS
By Dan HASSELL I recently spoke to an Aviculturalist who swore by the design of the nestboxes he supplies to his Gouldians. It is similar in design to a lovebird nestbox, in that it has a partition between the entrance hole and the nesting chamber. His theory is that Gouldians...
Australian Ringneck Parrots
By Mark Holmes, Angaston, S.A. The ringneck family of Australian parrots belong to the genus, Barnardius. They are also referred to as Broad-tailed parrots. The ringneck group are widespread throughout the drier areas of Australia and there are four main subspecies recognised, namely :Twenty-eight parrotPort Lincoln parrotMallee ringneckCloncurry parrotA hybrid...
The Peaceful Dove
by Dan HASSELL A native Australian Dove, the Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida) is a slightly larger bird than it’s better known cousin, the Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata). The name ‘Peaceful’ is unfortunate, as this species can be rather argumentative with others of its species or with other aviary occupants. The...
First Breeding of the Little Lorikeet
By Russ ROWLANDS The Little Lorikeet is a completely green-bodied bird and features a red face, and the only difference in the sexes is that the male features a more bright red on the face, is usually slightly larger than the female and carries a much more pronounced golden brown...
Hand-raising Pigeons and Doves
By Josie Pyle Softbill Dove and Quail Branch Hand-raising pigeon and dove chicks (squabs) requires:warmth and humidityappropriate foodWarmth and HumiditySquabs are altricial, i.e. blind, and helpless when hatched and, although covered in a fine down, are totally dependant on their parents for temperature and hydration maintenance. Brooders must therefore provide...