What’s the difference between a budgie and a bush budgie?
Bush budgies, sometimes called “shell parakeets”, are budgerigars that are more closely related to the budgies … Read more
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African Lovebird species in Australian aviculture
The agapornis genus is a family of eight species of small parrot found throughout sub-Saharan African … Read more
The fascinating science of Gouldian finch head colours
Gouldian finches are easily one of Australia’s most striking finches species, and consequently are one of … Read more
A look at the rarest finches in Australian aviaries
Recently, there was a great discussion on Aussie Finch Forum regarding the current status of various … Read more
Getting started with Australian Fig Parrots
Fig parrots are a family of five species found in the tropical northern parts of Australia … Read more
An introduction to breeding mealworms
Live insects are an essential dietary component of many commonly kept bird species. Although they’re commonly … Read more
What to expect from your first bird sale
A bird sale is an event—generally held near the end of spring or autumn— in which … Read more
How to pre-prepare and freeze bird green foods
During the breeding season, birds should be provided soft food, greens, and live food daily. Preparing … Read more