It has an interesting history where most scientists and explorers believed that the male and female were actually two. The female eclectus parrot is an interesting character because they can be bossy and in most cases, even more, aggressive than the male. We began breeding and collecting birds in late 1999 early 2000 and exotica aviaries was formed. Diet, in my opinion, is by far the most important point i can make about keeping and breeding eclectus parrots. The many titles in this series show and tell pet owners how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, gerbils. The time and attention the breeder shows helps shape the young eckie, preparing them for life as a companion parrot. Breeding in captivity is one the most difficult task especially for parrot lovers. Kirsten badham is a parrot lover and eclectus specialist. Comprehensive information breeding, setup, diet, nutrition, and care requirements. Parrots have two claws facing forward and two facing backward. Breeder and specialist of eclectus parrots for over 16 years, we are a privately run hobby aviary complex. As part of my objective to disseminate expert advice, i asked eclectus expert laurella desborough a series of questions. One day, while working in bronx zoos eclectus parrot eclectus roratus exhibit, a visitor asked me what sort of food additives i used to keep the birds colors so brilliant and silky. It has an interesting history where most scientists and explorers believed that the male and female were actually two differe.
The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots information and. Some birds will breed readily in captivity, while others possibly of the same species, resist even most persistent encouragement. 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. She has spent over a decade keeping, breeding and working with companion eclectus and has devoted much of her life to caring for and understanding these beautiful parrots. Breeding eclectus problems this is some good feed for the eclectus. Eclectus parrots have unusually long digestive tracts and they require fiber in the daily diet. About eclectus parrots information and advice from a. Parrotcare provide everything for your pet parrot including parrot food, parrot toys, parrot cages and parrot books, experts provide information about purchasing a parrot, hand reared parrots, breeding parrots in captivity, parrots behavioural problem solving, incubation techniques, hand feeding, aviary design and structure. Breeding african greys aka grey parrots beauty of birds. 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. With over 380 pages of content, 245 full color photos, 14 videos and 40 illustrations. Eclectus parrots are known to survive and reproduce for up twentyeight years in captivity, and anywhere up to fifty years in the wild. Eclectus parrot facts, diet, pet, care, feather, breeding.
If you own a pair or pairs of eclectus, do not cross breed subspecies. Anyone that have a passion for eclectus and exploration will absolutely adore this book. Kirsten has extensively researched the behavioural traits, mannerisms and temperament of this enigmatic. There are nine known subspecies of the eclectus parrot and all nine. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is the first comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. The eclectus parrot eclectus roratus is a parrot native to the solomon islands, sumba, new guinea and nearby islands, northeastern australia, and the maluku islands moluccas. Adventist youth honors answer booknatureparrots and. The average lifespan of an eclectus parrot is 30 years.
Sometimes young females will become dominant over their partners resulting in stress and feather plucking. All have their very specific likes and dislikes but none more so than our matriarch eclectus parrot, red. This species of parrots is known for the sexually dimorphic or the uniquely colored male and female bird. Nesting requirements of the eclectus parrot graham. The eclectus parrot is the most sexually dimorphic of all the parrot species. Originating in the solomon islands, this bird is prized for. Another, upon viewing a pair of eclectus preening, inquired how i had managed to get the two different species of parrots. Red began life as a precocious baby and grew into an even more precocious mature hen.
The aquisition, husbandry and breeding of common amazons. With no authorized importations, this is a serious threat to the purity of those birds breeding in captivity. This part of her is more noticeable when shes breeding. Because of this, i always recommend that when eclectus are to be kept as pairs, that they should be introduced when very young. Native to indonesia and new guinea, these handsome birds require a highfiber diet with lots of fruit and greens.
This may have been due to poor education about the diet of eclectus parrots. Our book the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots provides detailed information about companion eclectus. Eclectus parrot keeping, pros and cons, care, housing, diet and health. This book provides a thorough analysis of the visual differences between the eclectus sub species as well as the general knowledge required to breed. Tony silva is an american ornithologist and aviculturist, and the author of books and articles about parrots. The eclectus parrot is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Here is some recommended reading if you are considering eclectus parrots as pets, or if you have one already. Many pet owners and even breeders, for that matter make the mistake of feeding eclectus parrots in the same way they feed their african grey parrot or macaw or cockatoo. Eclectus parrots are one of the more popular birds kept in captivity, as either parent or hand reared. The greenrumped parrotlet, forpus passerinus, is a small parrot.
Maybe use a magazine or books to separate the parents from the chicks. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you. Is is better to breed eclectus parrots in pairs or. For people interested in the eclectus parrot species. In october 2000 i decided to write a book on a species of parrot that has been an important part of my life. In the simple words, its the visual physical differences between the genders. Eclectus parrot diet graham taylor 60 year eclectus expert. The 2014 second edition is now aviallable for download. Eclectus parrots are the most sought after of all the companion parrots that we breed at parrot haven aviary.
In his book parrots of the earth, the author joseph forshaw mentioned that the very first european ornithologists who watch eclectus parrots, though they were of two different species. They mature at around two to three years of age with females often maturing a little earlier than the males. In 2003, the book entitled, eclectus parrots an experience was published and sold around the world. During my collecting and field research days, i would record the contents of each nest climbed in the wild. Best parrot diet to increase fertility diet for better.
Feed the eclectus parrot vegetables such as corn, green beans and peas, too. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is a comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. It is vital that pet eclectus are raised by a caring and professional aviculturist. Today i would like to focus on one of the more unusual facets eclectus parrot natural history how a unique reproductive strategy has fostered a degree of sexual dimorphism difference in appearance between the sexes unknown among other parrots. Smashwords about kirsten badham, author of the ultimate. The contrast between the brilliant emerald green plumage of the male and the deep redpurple plumage of the female is so marked that the two birds were, until the early 20th century, considered to be different species. Eclectus parrots breed relatively easily in captivity. Too many breeding pairs of parrots are kept in conditions that are little better than those in which battery chickens are kept. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion eclectus parrots. It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage. This species of parrots is known for the sexually d. The shortest lived eclectus parrots in captivity survived approximately eight years.
Intense sexual dimorphism is quite unusual with the parrot species. 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. A guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots download. Breeding eclectus problems parrot forum parrot owners. Pictures of jeanette and john wragg with babies 21. I have worked closely with people that have worked with wildlife and who have hand raised birds and other wildlife. Their management, care and breeding on free shipping on qualified orders. Smashwords the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots a. It has an interesting history where most scientists and explorers believed that the male and female were actually two different species of birds until the 19th century. Click download or read online button to get a guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots book now. 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 ultimate guide to eclectus parrots by kirsten badham. The male is afraid of the female, never feeding with her, never sitting on the same perch and avoiding close contact at all cost. Penned by an eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. Choosing eclectus parrots preparing your family for a new pet preparing your home for a bird dealing with your bird and other pets feeding your birds grooming your eclectus parrots. Funny eclectus parrot bird talking and singing funny parrot videos 2017 duration. The book contains all the information that you need on. It is a resident breeding bird in tropical south america, from caribbean regions of colombia, venezuela and trinidad south and east to the guianas and brazil, on the downstream amazon river. Cross breeding in captivity is rapidly diluting the original gene pool.
Eclectus parrots come in a variety of subspecies, including the grand eclectus, the vosmaeri, and the solomon island eclectus eclectus roratus solomonensis which is the most commonly found eclectus in captivity. If the parents were outside the nest box which is the best scenario close the nest box entrance hole off. The hope is to make your journey with your parrot a smooth and memorable one. The breeding behaviour and stimuli needed for each species is sufficiently different to make generalization dangerous for it may mislead aviculturists. In part i of this article we discussed eclectus parrot eclectus roratus behavior in the wild and captivity. From then on, i was hooked and many years on i have had the pleasure of hand. Parrot haven is home to 26 spoilt eclectus parrots, one green cheeked conure and a very self opinionated african grey. Her nesting instincts cause her to be extremely protective, even when in captivity.
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