Cage & Aviary Birds

PARROTS & PEOPLE

IN 2016, I purchased six pairs of “pet type” aviary-bred budgerigars of assorted colours, all wearing 2016 rings. I knew that the breeder had prolific stock and, therefore, these would be good breeding birds. I have not been disappointed.

I housed them in a 15ft-long (4.5m) aviary and they settled in very well and soon started to breed.

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