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Too much PINK!
Everyone calls him a she, only because he's pink! And even though the DNA could have been wrong...I can't deny my little fella is just...a stunning little bird. He doesn't mind socializing at all, in...
View ArticleBourkes make horrible pets
I keep reading everywhere they are "aviary birds", that they "don't make good pets", etc. It really makes me quite angry sometimes, especially considering these guys are the most calm and laid back...
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Bourkes don't play with toys.
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View ArticleIntroducing the new Bourke
Hey y'all. After years of deliberation I've finally "pulled the trigger" so to speak, and now have a sweet little Bourke's parakeet. Name TBD. 3 or so months old, weaned, handfed, unfortunately...
View ArticleSplendid grass parakeets
I got 3 splendid grass parakeets a month ago these birds are the most scared birds I have ever seen in my life he kept them in the basement and I just wonder if thry were never around people I have...
View ArticleBreeder cage as a permanent cage?
Hi all, I was wondering what anyone thoughts were on having a breeder cage as a permanent cage. Recently my bourke has started acting more hormonal and at night she tries to defend a perch she likes so...
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Two questions re: grass 'keets/parrots...
1) If your life depended on it, which grass 'keet/parrot species would you say makes the best pet? (I have a bias, which I'll share shortly.) 2) Do hand-fed grass 'keets/parrots do better if they share...
View ArticleTaming a Bourke
I'm looking for a pet Rosey Bourke after months and months of searching for a long enough cage. The pet store in my area has Bourke's which are not hand tamed. The only breeder I found who has Bourke's...
View ArticleNew member of my family.
Hi everyone. I have a new member in my family, a beautiful Rosy Bourke. I am wondering if there are visual ways to ID the sex? I think I read that the males have blue brows but I know there are...
View ArticleWhat is the name of this scarlet chested mutation?
Hi, I'm new to this forum and scarlets. Unfortunately, this guy's mate was killed by a predator. He's in prime condition and I don't have another female for him. Does anyone know the name of his...
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I have been a parrot today :)
Today I was so happy mommy spent more time than usual at home that I decided to: 1. Sunbath! Mom says she hasn't seen any other parrot subnathing like I do! But I know it's a common trait in my specie....
View ArticleNew Little Buddy
This is my new friend, Craig! He was hatched in November 2015. He's not quite hand friendly, but he has started eating hand-offered food and tolerates hands in his cage quite well. He lived for a few...
View ArticleThe new bird condo...
...for my now three female Turquoisines and one male Rosy Bourke. I've got to say it was hard to find a large cage with only 1/2 inch bar spacing. They absolutely love it and get along quite well...
View ArticleBonding With a Bourke
Hey all! My husband and I have been trying to bond with our new Bourke for the past few weeks! He is a little over 3 months old, and is very fidgety when he's out of the cage. We can get him to step up...
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This would be a HUGE hit at top salons...
Eyebrow plucking compliments of my Bourke's parakeet Ruby Rae. What do you think? I could charge top dollar and maybe we could get Kim Kardashian to market it.
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My beautiful Bourkes
Hi all. I'm in Madison WI and am happy to introduce my little bird buddies. Ruby is a 4 year old female Bourke (rainbow) and Pinky Tuscadero is a 6 month old female Rosey Bourke. Well, at least I think...
View ArticlePicture test with a pea (and a bourke)
I'm just trying to get better using this forum to post pictures - I think I've been using 'thumbnails' so am using this as a test to get better in-line photos. Pinky Tuscadero says "GOOD MORNING" and...
View ArticleNeophemas in the wild!
Okay guys! I am sooooo excited. As I have mentioned already here I will be going back to Australia to view more gorgeous parrots. I will be taking 8 people along as well. If you would like to come...
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