Breeding Ornamental Birds

How to choose ornamental birds to breed

It is recommended to choose females from the age of one year to four years, and males from the age of ten months to six months, taking into account the different age of sexual maturity in female ornamental birds, as some of them mature early at the age of 7-8 months, and some are late at the age of 11-12 months. What is mating in the spring.

House of ornamental birds

There are many important matters related to the dwelling of ornamental birds, as follows:

cage location

It is preferable to place the cage in a place where the birds can see family members and interact with them frequently, as the birds love that and feel bored and lonely in an empty and unused room, but avoid placing it in places where there is a lot of noise and sounds, as this will cause the bird to become anxious and this may in turn lead to problems bird health.

It is also preferable to place the cage next to the wall or in the corner of the room, which is best for the bird, as placing the cage in the middle of the room causes anxiety and fear for the bird because it has no place to hide from danger. You should also avoid placing the cage near the window because the animals outside will make the bird afraid, and also to avoid change. Rapid heat.

As for the height of the cage, it should not be too high or too low, at chest level it will be appropriate. If the cage is too low, the bird will feel afraid, but if it is too high, it will feel isolated and will not be able to interact with people. It is also preferable to avoid placing the cage near air conditioning or a heating vent because rapid changes in temperature are unhealthy.

It is also best to avoid placing a birdcage in the kitchen because of the gases that may be toxic.

the cage

The cage should be large enough to allow the birds to move around. Cages that are too small make birds nervous, which often leads to behavioral problems. The minimum cage size is one and a half times the length of the bird’s wingspan in terms of width, depth and height. These dimensions give the bird the right space to spread its wings and move around without damaging its wing or tail feathers.

Cages must be sturdy with bars that do not bend, and be equipped with safe locks that are not coated with non-toxic material or steel, and stay away from iron or wooden cages or those made of toxic materials such as lead and zinc.

Keeping a bird’s environment clean is also essential for its health since birds have very sensitive respiratory systems, mold, fungus, bacteria, etc. can be very harmful as respiratory infections can be fatal to birds. Cages often contain food waste, droppings, and feathers. And you need to remove them daily.

Feeding ornamental birds

With regard to the aspect of raising birds at home, it is important to make sure that the bird gets a balanced diet and also to make sure that it does not get harmful or toxic foods is equally important. Most ornamental birds are seed eaters, but seeds alone are not sufficient to provide them with the necessary nutrients, so they are Preparing processed foods for birds so that they contain the appropriate proportions necessary for birds.

In addition to seeds, birds need (iodine), (vitamin A) and (calcium) to avoid rickets. As for fatty acids, linoleic acid is the most important of these acids, and its deficiency in the body of the bird leads to skin problems and weakness in the growth of feathers in the bird and to preserve the bones. And claws, and beaks.

To ensure that the bird receives proper and balanced food, make sure that the word “complete feed” is on the food packages for the birds. Some birds select the part of the food that they like, which leads to not getting a balanced diet.

The bird can also be fed small quantities of vegetables and fruits, but without exaggeration, because they are considered an additional source of calories. Clean drinking water must also be provided for the birds on a permanent basis. Clean water dishes must be placed in the cages and the water must be changed every day.

Many ornamental birds

Some steps that help facilitate the reproduction process:

A special cage for the breeding process

The breeding cage is basically two ordinary cages with a barrier between them, which allows separation between the male and the female when necessary, provided that each part of the cage contains food, water, and standing platforms in order to keep the birds in a state of rest.

Breeding Fund

Most breeding cages have doors that allow the breeding box to be attached directly to the cage as this is the box in which the birds will lay their eggs.

sitter

Here the eggs are laid, and the incubator provides the necessary heat for the eggs to hatch properly, but it is possible that there is no need for the incubator if the female (mother) incubates her eggs.

brooder

When the eggs hatch and the young ones come out, they need heat and moisture to grow healthy, which the hatchery provides for them.

Special gauges for temperature and humidity

Since the eggs need to be warm in order to hatch properly, the appropriate temperature must be provided for the birds, so you will also need a hygrometer to ensure that the air is not dry.

light

While young birds are given the heat they need from their parents or hatchlings, older birds need enough light to stay healthy.

amount

One of the best ways to track a bird’s growth is to measure its weight. There are measuring devices specifically designed for birds so that the bird can sit comfortably in the process.

Tips for the care and training of ornamental birds

There are some important things that are best taken into consideration when breeding ornamental birds :

The ideal meal for a bird consists of 75-80% grains for birds and 15-20% vegetables and fruits.
The ideal temperature for the environment in which the bird is located ranges from 20 – 25 degrees Celsius.
Expose the bird to the sun daily to obtain vitamin D, which is beneficial for the bones.
Bathing because it promotes healthy skin and feathers.
Exercising and playing with the bird for its health benefits