1. Tragic Story

Written By:  Claudia Orlinski  I had 2 birds, one male, one female.  The male's name is Buttons and the female's name was Pepe.  Six months ago my female bird was becoming very fat and less active and...

23/11/2008 | 268 Hits | 1 comment | (1 vote) | Read more...

2. Weaning

Submitted by Lori Gibbons.  I would like to thank Amazon breeder  and author, Brian Eddy for giving permission to BirdPulse to post this article on the importance of buying a weaned bird.

20/10/2008 | 310 Hits | (0 vote)

3. The Importance of the Yearly Aviary Check-Up whjen You are Breeding Your Birds

Submitted by Lori Gibbons.  Well known Amazon breeder, Brian Eddy contacted his avian vet when he was no longer getting the results he expected from his breeding pairs. Brian shares with us the results and importance of a yearly aviary check...

20/10/2008 | 298 Hits | (0 vote)

4. Sexing Canaries

As soon as they are through the first moult baby males will begin to warble. Some expert breeders claim infallibly to be able to sex youngsters from the nest, but this is a matter of experience and instinct rather than rules which can be...

15/08/2008 | 359 Hits | (0 vote) | Read more...

5. Parrotlet Colour Expectations

Question: I intend to pair a blue with a green celestial parrotlet. What colours can I expect from such a pairing? Answer: The blue celestial parrotlet is recessive in its mode of inheritance, so the pairings below will produce the...

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6. Along the 'Tiel Trail

 By Dave Kearsley    CAREFUL! IT'S NESTING TIME AGAIN Spring! At last it has arrived, and the winter, after its usual reluctance to leave us, is now a bitter memory. We now have the promise of sunny...

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7. A Budgerigar World Breeder Profile

Linda Haswell, Canada Linda received her first Budgerigar in 1968 as an Easter present from her parents. It was a Cobalt hen that she named "Queenie". This bird died in 1973 and Linda got her first show quality Budgerigar, a Grey Green...

12/08/2008 | 407 Hits | (0 vote) | Read more...

8. To Breed or Not To Breed

By Jane Homestead Whether by choice or by chance, many bird fanciers are faced with the question of breeding and what it entails. There are many considerations to be thought out carefully before taking on this task. It’s not as...

08/08/2008 | 355 Hits | (0 vote) | Read more...

9. Breeding Cockatiels

Cockatiels will come into breeding condition if they are fed a well-balanced diet and get enough exercise. Some ways you can stimulate your Cockatiels to breed are: Frequent baths and mistings, Fresh greens and soft food; Breeding diet; Branches,...

08/08/2008 | 383 Hits | (1 vote) | Read more...

10. Finch Moms Prefer Hot Males

Males wearing red leg bands get preferential treatment   By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press, Friday, October 1, 1999 Birds have at least one thing in common with humans: The ladies prefer a well-dressed guy. A...

07/08/2008 | 327 Hits | (0 vote) | Read more...