To begin, we should clarify that all the mutations are found in the pairs of chromosomes (represented in this image) and are transmitted through three types of inheritance that will be studied in this article. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT: Dark factors, Violet and Pied. As these three mutations are
Infertility is one of the biggest problems that breeders of exotic birds face. Few things are more frustrating than seeing a pair of birds that are not able to fertilized eggs after trying so hard. For this reason and because it affects many types of parrots,
Birds tend to hide signs of illness that is why by the time the bird shows signs of weakness, it is already very sick. We need to pay close attention to be able to identify a abnormal behaviour and be ready to take our bird
Can we find talking birds? Yes we can find talking birds. The answer is clear. There are birds that actually talk even though they lack vocal cords. Most of the birds of the Psittacidae family are able to repeat sounds and imitate human voice if they are
It cannot be denied that humans have long felt a strong attraction for parrots. Close your eyes for a moment, let's get back in time and travel to any place where parrots live in nature. We find ourselves among the local inhabitants, numerous tales, legends and stories proof that their
Bonding When people first meet an animal the question that typically comes to their mind is: Is it a girl or a boy? Choosing a name is a basic step to strengthen the bond with your pet. If you do not know its genre, you can end up
Talking about animals it is not very usual to think about “long-lasting love”. We, humans, think that that kind of feeling is only meant to be for superior beings, but not for animals. Nevertheless, some species can stay with the same couple for a
Animals that live in captivity do not fully develop their instinct to cope with heat, which is why bird owners and breeders are the ultimate responsible for their safety, having to provide them with all they need in this respect. Birds, as the majority of complex
As Arthur Schopenhauer said "Compassion for animals is so closely connected with goodness of character that we can safely say that who is cruel to animals can not be a good person." The best way not to be cruel to animals is to know them
Regardless of whether you are a bird breeder or an amateur who only owns a couple of lovebirds, you should be ready to face this situation as it is a common health problem among these animals. Dystocia in Lovebirds This situation can take place very frequently if