Exotica Aviaries

11/06/2024

Weaned and ready for their new homes!
Male and female Eclectus Parrots, single birds or unrelated pairs.
Freight available, Australia Wide
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18/04/2024

Sad to hear the news That Frank Vella passed away , I've known Frank for many year's he was lovely man my condolences to his family fly high up in the heavens my friend.

13/04/2024

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12/04/2024

08/02/2024

Black headed caique hand raised hen looking forever homes
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23/01/2024

1 x black headed caique hen left looking forever home ready to go in 1 week "DM Only " For further information!!!!!!

22/01/2024

Males females unrelated pair's shall be looking forever homes. DM us for further information.

01/01/2024

Black headed Caiques hand raised harness trained
2 x Female's left looking for for ever homes DNA tested PM Only

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas

10/12/2023

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ECLECTUS PARROTS DIET....DO THIS FOR YOUR BIRDS HEALTH!!

First, be aware that there are websites that market PRODUCTS that have put up information about eclectus parrots and their diets and that information is not necessarily accurate. Second, be aware that not every avian veterinarian understands that appropriate diets for eclectus parrots are not similar to the diets for amazons, cockatoos or macaws!! Third, be aware that eclectus parrot need roughage in their diet. Fourth, remember that man made vitamin A is a problem and is NOT the same as betacarotene, which eclectus do need.
Eclectus parrots in the wild do a lot of tree top foraging rather than foraging on the ground. They feed on flowers, tree leaf buds, many different types of wild figs, and other fruits found in their country of origin. Most of these fruits are consumed in their pre-ripened state. Crop contents of wild eclectus indicate a lot of figs are consumed.

We know eclectus have a long digestive tract, 57 inches, as I requested my vet to measure the digestive tract of a dead eclectus parrot. This means that the food consumed by these parrots has a long time to traverse thru their digestive tract digestive tract and thus more nutrients in their food enter the blood stream and affect their body condition and overall health.

We feed fresh foods in the morning, various produce, sprouts, and some fruit. It is critical to wash fresh foods well because produce is exposed to handling by many humans, perhaps exposed to pesticides, and also exposed to insect and animal pests prior to harvest, during transport, and during presentation at the store. We use a vinegar/water solution to wash all fresh foods, and of course a scrubber to assist in removing dirt from vegetables grown in the ground: carrots, celery, sweet potatoes or any other ground-grown produce. Then rinse well. It is also important to monitor the use of pesticides on produce. We do not feed strawberries as that is one item which is considered to often contain pesticides.

When preparing fresh foods, often labeled chop, the food items are generally cut into pieces about a quarter to a half inch in size, using either a special chopping board which is ONLY used for bird foods and a good knife, or using a special food processor which will cut produce into the desired sizes. If such a processor is used, it must be cleaned well daily to prevent bacteria buildup. Do not use cutting boards that have been used for meat or fish, as that would be a serious health hazard for any parrot.

Fresh produce to provide to Eclectus parrots includes vegetables: celery, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts, broccoli, all the yellow vegetables, butternut and hubbard squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, fresh or frozen sweet peas, fresh or frozen non-gmo corn, yellow or white, (when buying frozen foods check to make sure no preservatives or salt has been added). There are many interesting vegetables in food markets of various cultures that are great additions to these fresh foods.

Fresh or frozen fruits are also important to add to the fresh foods. We make a point of adding two fruits to each morning food mix. Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, pomegranate seeds, apple chunks, and cranberries are all favorites. We prefer granny smith green apples as they are more tart and remain fresh longer than other apple types. We do not pit cherries or remove apple seeds as we know that these items are not a problem for parrots since they are not able to consume enough apple seeds to create harm. Eclectus parrots do not seem to be able to open a cherry pit but they do enjoy chewing on that pit when consuming the cherry. Since we have a lot of Eclectus, we remove the seedlets from the pomegranates and add to the fresh food bowl. Different fruits are available during different seasons.

Leafy greens are a very critical source of important nutrition for Eclectus parrots. Commercial dandelion and kale are both excellent for Eclectus. Commercial dandelion grows leaves about 5 to 6 inches long and the outer leaves can be routinely harvested as the plant continues to produce leaves from the center. These plants are easy to grow in a small container or pot so that someone owning a few parrots could easily grow enough to provide for the needs of their bird. The leaves can be cut up and placed in the fresh food mixture or a leaf can be placed on top of the food in each bird’s bowl. Take note that the parent Eclectus consume about 5 or 6 leaves a day when feeding tiny chicks!

A separate article will be presented on sprouts and on the evening meal for Eclectus parrots.

Photo shows a bowl of fresh foods for the morning and two bowls showing what is left after the parrots ate their morning foods.

08/12/2023

Basil has really settled in 😍 huge thank you to his new fid parents taking such great care of him.

25/11/2023

Caiques BH unrelated pair, Eclectus two unrelated pairs and spare Eclectus hen all hand raised tame looking for new homes once weaned. "DM ONLY "" For further information a

20/11/2023

Variety of bird's being hand raised

16/11/2023

Black headed caiques hand raised waiting on DNA results will be back shortly.

10/11/2023

The triplets 😍😍currently will have 2 unrelated pair's of Eclectus being hand raised will be looking for homes once fully weaned. Possibly have other unrelated pair's Eclectus depending on males or females this will be excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to establish quality breeding pairs .
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08/11/2023

Marley has settled in well She was a dream to hand raise her grandmother I had for almost 25 years she was about 35 years old when she passed her beautiful temperament and nature has carried on through Marley .

06/11/2023

Some of testimonials from our clients

Breeder and specialist of Eclectus parrots for over 13 years, we are a privately run hobby aviary complex. We began breeding and collecting birds in late 1999 early 2000 and Exotica Aviaries was formed. I have worked closely with people that have worked with wildlife and who have hand raised birds a...

06/11/2023

Marley 😍😍

28/10/2023

Almost ready for weaning facility

25/10/2023

The twins going strong

21/10/2023

New hatchlings Eclectus.

20/10/2023

Caiques can possibly make unrelated pair depends on DNA ,3 Eclectus hens will be haness trained "DM ONLY " For further information.

10/10/2023

Black headed caique hand raised will be doing DNA soon.

02/10/2023

Kimani brooder insulation high temperature tape replacement.

02/10/2023

Eclectus,Black headed caique