Author: Petrus Albertus Van Tonder

September 23, 2024

Nest boxes for finches

Nest boxes for finches: When choosing a nest box for your finches, it’s essential to consider the size, material, and design to ensure comfort, safety, and breeding success. Different species of finches may have...

Finches / Magazine articles

September 22, 2024

Breeding Violet-ear Waxbills: Housing, pairing, diet

Breeding Violet-ear Waxbills (Uraeginthus granatina) requires knowledge about their specific needs in terms of environment, nutrition, and pairing. These small, vibrant birds are native to sub-Saharan Africa and are known for their beautiful plumage,...

Bird health

September 22, 2024

Deworming birds: Finches, Parrots, Budgies, and Cockatiels

Deworming birds: A Mugs Guide to Worming Your Feathered Friends: Finches, Parrots, Budgies, and Cockatiels Caring for your birds can be a rewarding adventure, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. One...

Finches

September 21, 2024

Breeding Zebra finches: Feeding, health, housing

Breeding Zebra finches: Over many years the Zebra Finch has had a reputation as a cheap bird, something for everyone to start with who would like to keep birds. It achieved this reputation because...

Finches

September 21, 2024

Zebra finch mutations: Fawn, pied, chestnut, etc.

Zebra finch mutations are popular among bird enthusiasts and breeders due to the variety of colors and patterns they produce. Over time, selective breeding has led to numerous distinct mutations in zebra finches. Common...

Bird health / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds / Tony Silva

September 20, 2024

Can birds eat Spondias mombin? Yellow mombin or hog plum, parrots

Can birds eat Spondias mombin? Spondias mombin (also known as hog plum, yellow mombin, or amba yaya) can be eaten by birds, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Benefits for Birds: Feeding Guidelines: Can...

Bird health / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 19, 2024

Can birds eat spelt? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Can birds eat spelt? Yes, birds can eat spelt, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Spelt is an ancient grain closely related to wheat, and it is rich in nutrients, making it a healthy...

Bird health / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 19, 2024

Corn-dried kernels for birds: Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Corn-dried kernels for birds: Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches Yes, birds can eat dry corn kernels, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches, but there are some considerations depending on the size of the bird and...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 18, 2024

Rose hip for birds: Parrots, cockatiels, budgies, finches

Rose hip for birds, including Parrots, cockatiels, budgies and finches Rose hips (the fruit of the rose plant) are safe and highly beneficial for birds, including parrots, cockatiels, budgies, and finches. They offer numerous...

Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 18, 2024

Can birds eat Rosa gallica? Gallic rose, French rose, Parrots, budgies

Can birds eat Rosa gallica? Parrots, cockatiels, budgies and finches Yes, Rosa gallica (also known as the French or Gallic rose) is generally safe for birds like parrots, cockatiels, budgies, and finches to eat,...

Magazine articles

September 17, 2024

Can birds drink rooibos tea? Parrots, cockatiels, budgies and finches

Can birds drink rooibos tea? Yes, birds, including parrots, cockatiels, budgies, and finches, can safely drink rooibos tea. Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free tea from South Africa that offers various health benefits and is...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat?

September 16, 2024

Can birds eat Radicchio? Italian chicory, parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Can birds eat Radicchio? Italian chicory Yes, birds can eat radicchio, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Radicchio, a type of leafy vegetable similar to lettuce but with a slightly bitter taste, is safe...

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Bird health / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 15, 2024

Can birds eat Quinoa? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Can birds eat Quinoa? Yes, birds can eat quinoa, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Quinoa is highly nutritious and is an excellent addition to a bird’s diet, providing essential nutrients such as protein,...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat? / Feeding tips for birds

September 15, 2024

Can birds eat pumpkin? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches, Recipe

Can birds eat pumpkin? Yes, birds can eat pumpkin, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. Pumpkin is a nutritious food for birds, offering health benefits due to its high content of vitamins, minerals, and...

Bird health / Can birds eat?

September 14, 2024

Fonio for birds: Coccidiosis, Budgies, Finches, Cockatiels, foniopaddy

Fonio for birds: Fonio is an excellent grain to include in the diets of birds like budgies, finches, cockatiels, and parrots. It’s a highly nutritious grain that is easy to digest, making it especially...

Turquoise parrot Opaline single dark factor mutation

Aviculture / Mutations / Parakeet

September 13, 2024

Turquoise parrot: Breeding, Mutations Blue

Turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella): The Blue Turquoise mutation Turquoise parrot Introduction: The Turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a small Australian parakeet present in many collections in Europe. There are several explanations for this. Firstly,...

Bird health / Can birds eat?

September 13, 2024

Can birds eat popcorn? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels, Finches

Can birds eat popcorn? Yes, many pet birds, including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches, can eat plain, air-popped popcorn as an occasional treat. However, there are important considerations to keep in mind when offering...

Birding

September 5, 2024

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest, Endemics, Habitats

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest and Magoebaskloof together constitute the second largest forest complex in South Africa. The Knysna Forest in the Western Cape is the largest. Magoebaskloof and the Woodbush Forest in Limpopo, South...

Birding

September 4, 2024

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Polokwane (previously Petersburg) Nature Reserve in South Africa is one of my best birding spots when I travel to the Kruger National Park. Polokwane is the capital city of the...

Birding

September 3, 2024

Doorndraai Dam Birding: Nature Reserve, Habitats and Endemics

Doorndraai Dam Birding: One of my favourite birding spots is Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve, located in Limpopo Province, South Africa, is a hidden gem for birding enthusiasts. The reserve offers a variety of habitats,...

Author: Petrus Albertus Van Tonder

Nest boxes for finches

Breeding Violet-ear Waxbills: Housing, pairing, diet

Deworming birds: Finches, Parrots, Budgies, and Cockatiels

Breeding Zebra finches: Feeding, health, housing

Zebra finch mutations: Fawn, pied, chestnut, etc.

Can birds eat Spondias mombin? Yellow mombin or hog plum, parrots

Can birds eat spelt? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Corn-dried kernels for birds: Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Rose hip for birds: Parrots, cockatiels, budgies, finches

Can birds eat Rosa gallica? Gallic rose, French rose, Parrots, budgies

Can birds drink rooibos tea? Parrots, cockatiels, budgies and finches

Can birds eat Radicchio? Italian chicory, parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Can birds eat Quinoa? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches

Can birds eat pumpkin? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels, finches, Recipe

Fonio for birds: Coccidiosis, Budgies, Finches, Cockatiels, foniopaddy

Turquoise parrot: Breeding, Mutations Blue

Can birds eat popcorn? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels, Finches

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest, Endemics, Habitats

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Doorndraai Dam Birding: Nature Reserve, Habitats and Endemics

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