Key鹦鹉繁殖注意事项 for Bird Owners

Section 1: Preparations for Parrot Breeding

1. Enhance Calcium Intake: During the breeding season, female parrots require ample calcium to prevent issues like softshell eggs or egg binding. While some calcium may be present in their regular diet, it's often insufficient for pet parrots. Therefore, it's essential for owners to supplement their water with liquid calcium daily until the female parrot has finished laying her eggs.

2. Ensure Sufficient Vitamin Intake: Vitamins aid in the absorption of calcium, making the calcium supplementation more effective. Owners should add vitamins to the parrot's water supply throughout the breeding period, until the chickrearing phase concludes.

3. Introduce Egg Millet: Rich in protein, egg millet is beneficial for the female parrot during egglaying. During the breeding season, mix 10% egg millet into the main diet of the female parrot.

4. Prepare the Breeding Box: Once both birds have entered the breeding phase, it's time to set up a breeding box. After cleaning and disinfecting the box, line it with rice hulls for comfort and insulation. The bedding should be thick, about 35 cm. Place the breeding box outside the cage for easy access to change the bedding and inspect the eggs.

Section 2: Caring for the Female Parrot

After the female parrot has laid her eggs, the owner's responsibility shifts to caring for her. Here's how to do it effectively:

1. Choose the Right Rearing Method: Depending on your preference and the bird's needs, opt for cagerearing or handrearing. Handrearing involves feeding the chick directly from the nest for the first 2025 days after hatching. For cagerearing, the mother bird takes care of the chick until it's weaned, after which the chick is separated from the mother.

2. HandRearing Preparations: If handrearing is chosen, prepare a reliable formula milk for feeding the chick, using an syringe and a soft tube. For temperature control, a thermometer is recommended. For cagerearing, no additional preparation is needed beyond ensuring adequate food and water.

Section 3: Preventing Parrot Breeding

1. For Female Parrots: If you wish to prevent breeding, separate the female from the male, reduce the amount of oil seeds in her diet, or switch to daily滋养丸. Also, provide more toys to keep her occupied.

2. For Male Parrots: To prevent breeding in males, separate them from the female and minimize physical contact. Offer more toys to distract them. Note: Keep an eye out for excessive rubbing that might lead to redness in the private areas. If this occurs, apply medication to the vent to prevent infection.

Dr. Oxygen Pet's examples of key considerations for parrot breeding should be helpful in guiding you through the process.