Alisana
New member
- May 31, 2012
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- Parrots
- Yuki - Snow white budgie; Luna - Blue budgie; Pocket - Hahn's Macaw
So - it's the time of year when Hahn's Macaws go into breeding season; and I've been busy preparing for my little guy/girl.
Update from me~
[Background]
I've had to go through and select a new breeder as my original breeder said that her's aren't laying and she's unsure if they will soon. (Temps keep going form 10C to 28C] I tried multiple aviaries including Golden Gate, Perky Parrots, Casuarina Parrot Gardens, Priam, etc. No one had any babies available for me.
(They're ALL very good breeders, their stock just doesn't start breeding until January, and that would be too late for me)
I found one guy, but my conversation with him on the phone didn't feel great and I was really starting to stress out and get upset because I was worried that I might have to wait until next season. I'm in a situation where I have finished teaching for the year, so I have a three month break - so this is a very good time for me to get a bird, have time to train it, etc and socialise. I want to get my Hahn's basically between now and at latest, late January. (Class resumes mid Feb)
Given the nature of my teaching field, I can't take leave because there isn't anyone who can replace me at campus. :S
[Present]
Sooo... fast forward to now. Mark from Perky Parrots recommended I talk to Les who is a well known breeder in Queensland - his aviary was actually a feature article in BirdKeeper earlier in the year. Had a chat to him, and oh my god, I was so excited. He. Had. BABIES! *squeal*
They were about 16-20 days old and still in the nest. He had some that had just fledged but were never handled so asked me what I was after. Told him I wanted it as a companion, and he said he could hand rear a baby for me if I'm interested. I told him I'd confirm with my partner (he's pitching in for it as my birthday/Christmas present) - got the A-OK, so called him back and he's begun hand rearing them!
I'm so, so, SO excited!
I don't know if it will be a boy or girl, but I have a name picked out already that will fit regardless of gender. (Tis a secret)
Needless to say, my stress levels have dropped drastically. I've had a very stressful year, and not being able to get my mini-macaw was making me rather upset. (The last thing I wanted was to get it from a dodgy breeder, or someone who I couldn't 'talk' with) I feel very confident with Les. I've asked if he could take some pictures for me, however he is in his 70s so he said that if he can find someone who can work a camera, he'd be happy to.
Anyway, keep an eye out. The moment I get some pictures, I'll send them through!
Wish me luck!
Update from me~
[Background]
I've had to go through and select a new breeder as my original breeder said that her's aren't laying and she's unsure if they will soon. (Temps keep going form 10C to 28C] I tried multiple aviaries including Golden Gate, Perky Parrots, Casuarina Parrot Gardens, Priam, etc. No one had any babies available for me.
(They're ALL very good breeders, their stock just doesn't start breeding until January, and that would be too late for me)I found one guy, but my conversation with him on the phone didn't feel great and I was really starting to stress out and get upset because I was worried that I might have to wait until next season. I'm in a situation where I have finished teaching for the year, so I have a three month break - so this is a very good time for me to get a bird, have time to train it, etc and socialise. I want to get my Hahn's basically between now and at latest, late January. (Class resumes mid Feb)
Given the nature of my teaching field, I can't take leave because there isn't anyone who can replace me at campus. :S
[Present]
Sooo... fast forward to now. Mark from Perky Parrots recommended I talk to Les who is a well known breeder in Queensland - his aviary was actually a feature article in BirdKeeper earlier in the year. Had a chat to him, and oh my god, I was so excited. He. Had. BABIES! *squeal*
They were about 16-20 days old and still in the nest. He had some that had just fledged but were never handled so asked me what I was after. Told him I wanted it as a companion, and he said he could hand rear a baby for me if I'm interested. I told him I'd confirm with my partner (he's pitching in for it as my birthday/Christmas present) - got the A-OK, so called him back and he's begun hand rearing them!
I'm so, so, SO excited!
I don't know if it will be a boy or girl, but I have a name picked out already that will fit regardless of gender. (Tis a secret
)Needless to say, my stress levels have dropped drastically. I've had a very stressful year, and not being able to get my mini-macaw was making me rather upset. (The last thing I wanted was to get it from a dodgy breeder, or someone who I couldn't 'talk' with) I feel very confident with Les. I've asked if he could take some pictures for me, however he is in his 70s so he said that if he can find someone who can work a camera, he'd be happy to.
Anyway, keep an eye out. The moment I get some pictures, I'll send them through!
Wish me luck!
