Parrots are undoubtedly beautiful, exotic and, above all, intelligent birds. Their greatest advantage, however, is the ability to imitate various sounds, including human speech. It is thanks to this trait that people have come to love these birds and thanks to which they have become popular all over the world.
If you are interested in breeding these unusual birds at home, it is worth getting acquainted with the basic rules of care. Parrots are not easy or cheap to keep animals. They require constant care, attention from the caregiver, appropriate food, a lot of space and special cages. Most of them live over 10 years, so the decision to take care of a parrot should be well thought out.
So I invite you to read the list of the most popular parrots for home breeding in Poland. Remember, however, that the information below is of a general nature, so before choosing a specific parrot, it is worth seeking the opinion of a professional.
Parrot ARA(ararauna)
Region of origin: South America (Panama – Brazil)
Size: Macaws are large birds that reach a body length of 46-95cm with a tail.
Characteristics: Long tail, colorful plumage and b. strong hooked beak
Breeding: The most popular breeding species is the Ararauna Ara (pictured). These birds are easy to tame and coexist well with other individuals. When buying, try to choose individuals that are in a group, as those kept solo may cause educational problems in the future. Due to the size of macaws, they require LARGE, solid cages or aviaries for parrots. Macaws are not cheap birds, and the purchase of a parrot is only a fraction of the total cost. When deciding to take care of a macaw, we take a companion for life, because they usually live over 50 years.
Life expectancy: The longest-lived farmed specimen was 65 years old. Survival over 50 years is quite common.
BUDGERIGAR
Region of origin: Originally Australia
Size: Body length including tail 18-20cm
Characteristics: Wavy patterns on the wings and head. Slim build. Very strong beak, short limbs. The natural plumage color of budgies is green, however, there are also mixtures in blue colors.
Breeding: Wavy parakeets are very popular, so it is worth taking a moment to choose the right individuals. When making a purchase, we should primarily choose more lively individuals. Sluggishness, dirty plumage at the tail may indicate poor health of the bird.
Lifespan: In captivity, they survive up to about 15 years.
Food: We invite you to familiarize yourself with our suggestion of food for budgies
INSEPARABLE PARROT
Region of origin: Southern and Eastern Africa
Popular breeding species: red-fronted inseparable
Size: Body length including tail 13-18cm
Characteristics: Inseparable birds have a stocky body structure with a short tail and short wings. The head is quite large in relation to the rest of the body. In nature, the bird is green in color. In breeding, on the other hand, you can find many color varieties.
Breeding: Inseparable birds are very sociable birds living in large flocks. Male and female unite for years, creating a lasting relationship (hence their name). These birds are very active and what is worth knowing before buying for loud individuals.
Life expectancy: In captivity, they survive up to 15 years.
NYMPH
Region of origin: Australia
Size: Body length including tail 28-31cm
Characteristics: The male is dark gray, gray, or light gray with a lighter breast and belly. The head is yellow, with a distinct gray tip and a yellow tip. Nymphs are characterized by distinct orange cheek spots.
Breeding: Nymphs are definitely one of the most intelligent birds. They quickly learn sounds and various tricks, providing a lot of pleasure to their owners. They are not small birds, so they require a large cage or aviary. Due to their adaptability, they can be kept in outdoor aviaries provided they are provided with adequate shelter from high/low temperatures and rain.
Life expectancy: In captivity, they survive 15-20 years.
JACCO
Region of origin: Central Africa
Size: body length 30-34cm
Characteristics: Silvery-grey colouring of the feathers on the head, neck and upper part of the wings. Black beak. Tail feathers in red
Breeding: Jackdaws are not cheap parrots. They perfectly imitate human speech. They become very attached to their caregiver and easily fall into depression, which often leads to self-harm. They don’t like change. They often choose one caregiver and may react aggressively towards other people. Due to the powder gland, it may not be a parrot for allergy sufferers. Due to its longevity, the jack is an excellent companion for life.
Life expectancy: In captivity, they survive up to 60 years.
SULPHUR-CRESTED COCKATOO
Region of origin: Eastern and northern Australia, Tasmania, Melanesia and New Guinea
Size: The length of the body with the tail reaches up to 51 cm.
Characteristics: A large, yellow plume on the head, from which it takes its name.
Breeding: Cockatoo is one of the most expensive parrots to buy and keep. Due to its size and strong beak, the cage in which we will keep it must be sufficiently large and durable. Cockatoos are among the most vocal parrots. They are very attached to the owner, they can be jealous of him, which can translate into aggression. They do not tolerate loneliness well and quickly fall into depression. They are characterized by incredible intelligence. They can memorize and repeat words, perform various tricks and stunts. Cockatoos can live up to 50-60 years in the right conditions, so when we decide to take care of this parrot, we bind ourselves to it for life.
Life expectancy: In captivity, they survive up to 50-60 years.
Food for wavy and medium parrots:
Our offer includes 100% natural food for budgies and food for medium parrots (Inseparables, Rozelles, Nymphs, Alexandrettes, Africans, Larissas). You can find all our products in good pet stores all over Poland.
“Parrot” curiosities:
- The popularity of parrots and the carelessness of their owners created an opportunity for an uncontrolled growth of the population of these birds in natural conditions. A lot of parrots run away from their owners and, thanks to their adaptability, they do well in the wild. In some areas, they are considered pests.
- One of the longest-lived parrots (Cockatoo) is located in the “Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary” in Tasmania. Her age is estimated at 92 years
- In Australia, an unusual phenomenon occurs every year. Parrots pay too much attention to fermented fruits in October. The result of excessive consumption is drunken birds staggering or, in extreme cases, falling from the tree.
