Your Comprehensive Guide To Sparrow Breeding

Bird name:

The house sparrow is also called the English sparrow, and its scientific name is (Passer domesticus).

Bird length :

The sparrow reaches a length of 14 cm.

Bird weight :

The weight of the sparrow differs between males and females, as the female weighs 25.3 grams, while the male weighs 28.5 grams.

Characteristics of the bird :

The sparrow is characterized by its full body and thick beak, and it is bisexual. That is, the male and female are different in their genitals, in addition to the fact that the males are distinguished by the gray color of the head, and the white color of the cheeks, and they also have black wings at the back, while the females are distinguished by a reddish-brown color.

The average age of the bird:

The average age of the periodic bird ranges from two to five years

The most important aspects of sparrow breeding

Sparrow food

Sparrows prefer to search for their food by jumping, and they usually find it on the surface of the ground. Among the most important bird foods that are suitable for sparrows are the following:

meat; It is its main food.

fruits; Like berries, apples and pears.

vegetables; Such as lettuce, tomatoes, and peas.

Legumes and grains, such as grass seeds, bread crumbs, sunflower seeds, oats, and wheat.

Insects and spiders, which the mother and father provide for their young.

House of the house sparrow

The process of building a house sparrow, which is a nest, takes place in the spring, and its construction takes about a year, and among the most important things about the nest:

The sparrow’s nest is important for the sparrow because it spends about a year in it to complete the breeding process or to engage in any other activities.

The sparrow raises its young inside the nest during the summer and spring seasons.

The sparrow uses the nest in winter and fall to rest during the day and sleep at night.

The sparrow can build its nest anywhere, among populated buildings, among trees, or on farms.

Sparrow cleaning

You must pay attention to the cleanliness of the sparrow in order to keep it healthy, and among the most important things that must be followed:

Putting a shallow water bowl, where the sparrow can work to wash its feathers; This is to maintain the quality of the feathers and not fall out.

Providing the necessary water for the birds without using any cleaning tools such as soap or shampoo.

Work to clean the bird’s cage continuously and remove its droppings with lukewarm water to eliminate any poisons.

After completing the bathing process, make sure to keep the bird away from any cold air currents until it dries completely.

Sparrow reproduction

Both the male and female build the nest in which mating takes place. Where the nest is spherical in shape and is built with rough parts such as tree branches, leaves, or any other grass, and inside it is lined with feathers and light grasses, and the mating process takes place as follows:

The male starts tweeting to attract the female, and the closer the female gets to the nest, the louder the song becomes.

The nest building process takes place after mating occurs, until the female lays her eggs.

The female starts laying eggs inside the nest, and in each process she lays four eggs, and sometimes it may reach seven eggs.

The eggs are white or off-white with brown spots, and the female incubates the eggs and sits on them.

The female remains incubating the eggs for a period of 12 days, and after the hatching process, the young birds can leave the nest after (15-17) days.

The process of feeding the young is carried out by both the male and the female.

Health problems of the sparrow sparrow

Deadly diseases spread among sparrows, which are caused by parasites such as the parasitic conjunctiva, which causes blindness and death in the bird, and is transmitted to birds through water contaminated with these parasites or bacteria.

Tips for dealing with sparrows

Among the most important tips that must be followed to maintain the health of the house sparrow are the following:

Work on cleaning the food bowl at least once a month.

Clean the bird’s bathing areas once a week.

Clean the cage regularly using a specially designed brush and using hot water and special bird cleaning materials without exposing them to harm.

Drying all parts of the cage and food containers, by exposing them to air currents; This is to avoid exposure to food or grain rotting.

Complete disposal of bird droppings and cleaning its place to get rid of all germs.

Common mistakes when breeding sparrows

There are a number of common mistakes made by sparrow breeders, which may affect their life cycle, the most important of which are:

Not cleaning food or water containers properly.

Not providing sufficient drinking water, as birds need drinking water throughout the year, in addition to their need for water to constantly clean their feathers and get rid of any parasites, as care must be taken to ensure that the water is free of any diseases.

Avoid using food and seeds that have high nutritional value, and replace them instead with cheap commercial seeds.