Breeding method of Jardin's parrot Breeding method of Jardin's parrot
Breeding method of Jardin’s parrot Breeding method of Jardin’s parrot
How to feed the Jardin’s parrot
The appearance of the Jardin’s parrot is very similar to that of the Amazon parrot, and the price is relatively high in the market, but this does not affect the purchase of pet birds. The good learning ability, and it is less likely to become a parrot that only closes and trusts one person, and will not become very aggressive and aggressive like the Amazon parrot during the breeding period.
Training a Jardin’s parrot is a must. Give a fixed amount of food at a fixed time. This amount of food is far less than the previous amount. Let the parrot learn to understand that there is so much food at this time. If it is removed, it has to wait for the next meal. Changing its behavior requires the cooperation of the family; if it is a parrot with a great temper, it is recommended not to reduce the amount too much at once, it is better to do it gradually, or choose a feed pot with a retracted opening.
If the cage provided is too small, there may be behavior of plucking feathers due to stress and boredom. The gender needs to be professionally identified. The male adult bird has a larger and flat head, and the eyes and irises are rusty red with a little dark orange. A bird’s iris is dark brown with a tinge of orange.
How to breed Jardin’s parrots
Nests in tree holes 3-12 meters above the ground, with a clutch of about 2-4 eggs; they are quiet species like most African parrots. They are easily restless and shy when they are first raised, and the adaptation process is slow. After adapting to the environment, it is very robust and active, with strong gnawing power. If the cage provided is too small, it may cause feather plucking behavior due to stress and boredom. The gender needs to be professionally identified. The head of the male adult bird is larger and flatter. The iris of the eyes is rusty red with a hint of dark orange, and the iris of the adult female is dark brown with a hint of orange.
Generally speaking, the Jardin’s parrot starts to reproduce at about 5 years old, but it is also possible to reproduce when it is more than 3 or 4 years old. There is no specific breeding season, and it may breed throughout the year. Try to avoid frequent turning during breeding. Nest box, sometimes the egg is not fertilized or the parent bird kills the chick, you can use the nest box of 30×30×60cm, about 2-3 pieces per litter, sometimes 3-4 pieces, and the incubation period is about It takes 25-27 days, the male may be involved in the work of hatching the eggs, after about 10 weeks the chicks have developed feathers and are weaned around the 13th week, but the time required for feather development and weaning may be longer.