RESOURCES

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

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

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

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’

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

By Josie Pyle Softbill Dove and Quail Branch Hand-raising pigeon and dove chicks (squabs) requires: warmth and humidity appropriate food Warmth and Humidity Squabs are altricial, i.e. blind, and helpless