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| Derbyan Parakeet |
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| Derbyan Parakeet Juvenile |
The Derbyan Parakeet is one of the largest grass keets, second only to the Alexandrine at 21 to 24 inches in overall
length. Young derbyans are born with a buff beak (shown) which will change to black at 5 months. At 8 months the
beak will remain black (female) or turn deep red (male). In both sexes, the slate blue coloring will extend
over the crown and general coloration slithgly deepens. Derbyans are a large yet sleek and elegant bird that requires
a large cage space to keep its tail in good condition. They are voracious chewers, and must have plenty of chew material
at all times. Native to the Himalayas of China and Tibet, little is known about them in the wild. They are extremely
hardy. Like all grass keets, to remain tame they should be handled daily throughout their lives.
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| Cobalt Blue Lineolated Parakeet |
The Lineolated Parakeet is also known as a 'Barred Parakeet' due to the lines or bars appearing on the back of the head.
Nicknamed 'Linnies' they are the little known members of the budgie family. Linnies, native of Central and South America,
make wonderful first pets, we find them gentle and quiet making soft chattering noises. Linnies are adept
at talking, like most budgies - our breeders pepper their conversations with hello and pretty bird. We raise cobalt
blue mutations. Males are slightly deeper in color, but usually only recognizable to the trained eye. To be sure,
they should be surgically or DNA sexed. They require an ample cage wider than tall with plenty of toys as they are active
and acrobatic thoughout the day.
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| Young Hahn's Macaw |
Hahn's or Red Shouldered Macaws are the smallest true Macaws at 12 to 14 inches in length. Mature Hahn's have bright
red feathers extending from the underwing over the top of the shoulder as well as deep blue crown feathers. They benefit
from regular and consistent handling. Like most macaws they love to chew and use their tongue like a finger or hand
to test objects. We find Hahn's Macaws to be curious and friendly, learning to talk a a young age. Novice owners
should have a good understanding of bird behavior, as calling and beaking are normal . Macaws go through a 'terrible
twos' when juvenile and the patient owner knows this will be outgrown.
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