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Post by steve05412 on May 11, 2015 17:07:11 GMT
Think they eat budgie food so shouldn't cost anymore...
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Post by starlingqueen on May 11, 2015 17:18:54 GMT
They do eat budgie seed. I am considering whether or not to have some. I don't want them in the aviary with the buds really because I'd like to interact with them more and the aviary buds are all but wild. I don't think I have enough room in the lounge for any more cages with 5 and a large tank with a lizard in (which doubles up as the birds play area). Plus managing free flying time is a juggling act as it is. So the jury is still out on if I will or not.
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Post by Hezz on May 12, 2015 0:59:32 GMT
They are not terribly common in their native areas, most have small natural habitats; some are classed as endangered. I have to wonder why people are allowed to export them legally, or did they? This really makes me cranky! There are more than one or two species of this species; Bourke's are also classified in with them. The Bourke's were the reason Spyro was rehomed with me, so they are not always compatible. They are grass parrots which means they are ground foragers. They are not as easily tamed as a budgie either - I did ask a fellow at a bird show a couple of years ago, regarding the Turquoise parrots. This might help: www.nca.uk.net/factsheets/Fact_Sheet_30.pdf
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Mar 20, 2015 18:53:15 GMT
rae
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Post by rae on May 12, 2015 12:51:28 GMT
The only way I would have an endangered pet is if it was a rescue. Though the birds I've seen and said "I would like one of those one day" I haven't researched yet. I wouldn't willingly buy an endangered species. If people are going to breed any endangered species it should be in an attempt to boost the numbers, not for profits.
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Post by starlingqueen on May 12, 2015 13:06:31 GMT
I would think they have been bred here for centuries, long before they were endangered in the wild. And the ones here as pets are probably not the same as the wild ones, they have mutations like budgies, so must be generations away from the wild ones. Captive breeding is often what sustains a species. Some tortoises are extinct in the wild because of loss of habitat, but people still have them from years ago and there are now organisations who are asking breeders to breed them to put them back into the wild.
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Post by Hezz on May 13, 2015 0:26:49 GMT
Centuries, SQ??? We haven't been over here that long! Only two and a bit.
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Post by starlingqueen on May 13, 2015 1:00:36 GMT
Two and a bit is plural?
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Post by Hezz on May 13, 2015 1:43:27 GMT
Not by much, lol, and budgies were one of, if not the, first taken over; that wasn't until 1840.
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Post by starlingqueen on May 13, 2015 10:34:42 GMT
Not by much, lol, and budgies were one of, if not the, first taken over; that wasn't until 1840. My knowledge of history is obviously not as good as yours but you get my point.
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May 12, 2015 10:44:46 GMT
claudicles
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Post by claudicles on May 13, 2015 15:55:38 GMT
There are quite a few different species of Neophema, and amazing numbers of mutations. The number of mutations themselves suggest they have been bred in captivity for quite some time. They are certainly no longer legally exported. I have no idea what diversity would be available in the UK. birdcare.com.au has a lot of info about caring for the different species. The ABK book on that google search has tons of info on the mutations.
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Post by skysmum on May 13, 2015 16:56:56 GMT
Ive looked into keeping Bourkes Parakeets before, same species. A friend of mine had one, they are very shy birds and can be difficult to tame. They don't recommend them to be kept in cages, avid flyers they are best kept in an aviary so unless i could accommodate a pair in a large flight i wouldn't keep them. Lovely birds though .
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Post by Hezz on May 14, 2015 0:38:09 GMT
My friend's Bourkes didn't appreciate Spyro trying to feed them, lol. She thinks that is why they started being aggressive with him. They certainly are not a s loved-up as budgies!!!
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Post by Rachael Kellett on May 14, 2015 9:32:56 GMT
Oh! My dad used to have and breed these many years ago when he had an aviary, i just about remember them. He had an aviary with Rosa bourkes, turquoisines, canaries, finches, and quails. There may have been others but I was only young so can't remember. They're pretty hard to get hold of though but hopefully you'll find one just make sure to do your research on their diet etc.
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