We here at Donpaulna Aviaries have been
hand rearing Alexandrine Parrots for many years now, and have found
them to be very affectionate and playful birds and have never been
anything but impressed with the ease in which they are fed. My wife,
Donna will admit that out of all birds hand reared by her
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these along with Lorikeets are by far the most easiest. We only
use spoons to feed with as we feel that this helps with spending
quality time with all young birds and no unsightly accidents can occur.
My Alexandrines breed well in aviaries 2.8x1.2x2metres without any
problems, but I would not recommend anything less then this if
possible. I believe they need some room to exercise so that they do
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Mature
Male, keeping an eye out at the nesting log. |
Conclusion: These birds are now
quite affordable to aviculturists, need similar conditions to Ring
necks to keep, and are not very difficult to breed. Hand reared birds
make good pet birds and can be easily sold. With their size, lovely
calls, looks and playfulness they are a bird we will always remember
having kept and breed in our aviaries here at
Donpaulna Aviaries. These
birds will go well in any collection, and must be considered by the
everyday aviculturists.
Yours in aviculture: Paul Stevens.
NOTE:
We no longer keep this species of Asiatic Parrot here at DONPAULNA AVIARIES.
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