Our experience with keeping and breeding Blue-and-Gold Macaws.
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Loro Parque trip report
What did we see at Loro Parque? Rare parrots, orcas, jellyfish, and the Antarctic world of Planet Penguin — plus notes on the park’s conservation work and overall approach.
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Breeding
Pyrrhura molinae Mutation Names and Combinations
With our mutation name generator, you can find the correct name and popular fancy names (e.g., Pineapple, Mint, Suncheek, Mooncheek).
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Breeding
Pyrrhura molinae Genetic Calculator
Planning a pairing? Check the expected Pyrrhura molinae mutations in seconds with our genetic calculator!
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Breeding
Yellow-collared Macaw – Care and Breeding
In this article we show how we keep and breed Yellow-collared Macaws, covering everything needed for successful breeding.
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Advice
Thinking about getting a protected parrot? Or did your birds have chicks?
In the article below we explain how to report a change of ownership, newly hatched chicks or a deceased bird.
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Advice
Camera Monitoring of Parrot Nest Boxes
We installed a camera system to monitor breeding, giving us a view into our parrots’ natural behaviour without disturbing them.
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Advice
Choosing Your First Parrot – What to Look Out For
Your first parrot will shape the future of your whole hobby. We’ve collected the key points you should think through before choosing a species.
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Breeding
Blue-winged Macaw – Care and Breeding
We share how we keep and breed Blue-winged Macaw – everything you need for successful breeding.
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EXOTIKA 2024 Lysá nad Labem – Czech Republic
One of the largest ornamental animal exhibitions in the Czech Republic, featuring reptiles, aquatics, small mammals and rare parrot species.
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BVA Masters 2018
BVA (Belgische Vereniging Agaporniden) organises the event known as the BVA Masters International Lovebirds Show every year in Belgium.
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