breeding senegal parrots?

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I've been offered a breeder pair of senegal parrots. I have tried to look up breeding information on them but it seems to be far and few between. I raise cockatiels and am just getting into quakers. Are senegal parrots much different from these 2 species? are they easy to breed or difficult? would they breed in a mixed species room or do they need a more private area? How many times per year do they breed and what is the clutch size I can expect? any information is appreciated

Answer 1

Here are some pieces of articles that I think will help you. All links are included for excerpts, and a few other links that I thought you would find helpful.

Senegal parrot breeders state that this aviary is a beautiful bird. This species is not easy to breed, because some birds don�t breed until they are 3-4 years, others reach 6 or 7 years of age without breeding. Sometimes the owner surrenders the bird and in the new home it begins to breed. Senegal parrot breeders state that this aviary is a beautiful bird. http://www.gotpetsonline.com/senegal-parrot/senegal-parrot-breeders/senegal-parrot-breeders.html



Senegal Parrots (excerpt, read the whole article please, link included)
One is lucky to find a Senegal chick anywhere near Christmas time due to their seasonal breeding. Senegals usually start laying eggs in November and go through May, laying two clutches. Where breeders are located indoors, there may be a few pair who lay at odd times of the year.

When hand-feeding Senegal chicks there are a few things worth noting regarding their behavior. Senegal chicks are not strong beggars if they are fed well and are satisfied. Consequently it is very easy for a Senegal to lose its feeding response and become quite passive about being fed. This can be quite frustrating to the hand-feeder if there are a number of babies in the nursery. To avoid or overcome this problem one can allow the chicks to go a bit longer between a few feedings, and insure the temperature of the food is quite warm when feeding. Many aviculturists, myself included, feed with the formula temperature at 110 degrees. A word of caution, be sure to thoroughly mix the formula to rid it of hot spots, and test it with a thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer then taste test the food yourself to insure it is not too hot. It seems African species like their foods hot, and the nursery temperature slightly cooler than most other species.

Senegals often regurgitate some of their formula. If the amount is small do not be alarmed. If during a feeding session, small amounts are fed while stopping to play or while refilling the syringe, then the bird may regurgitate during the whole feeding process. This, of course, should be avoided. It is often better to feed them their formula as quickly as possible to keep this behavior from becoming a habit. A bit of the formula brought up at the end of the feeding session is normal for some. If the problem persists or is objectionable, one may switch brands of formula, and the problem often ceases.

After pulling the chicks from the nest for hand feeding, one may notice a very alarming red stain ring around the chicks' droppings. This may happen for several days and then stops. Many aviculturists have had their veterinarian run tests to find what causes this red staining among the droppings and to date there has been no reported cause.

The stages of behavioral development in babies can be quite marked. A Senegal usually goes through oblivion, fearfulness, curiosity, aggression, friendliness, and just prior to weaning, apprehension and curiosity once again. Once the chicks are weaned they become very confident and social. Senegals may have a sibling aggression problem and if one is not aware of this, it can be over looked entirely. At certain times of development a chick may become shyer or a bit more reserved, even to the extreme behavior of flipping over on it's back with fear. This can be from the clutch-mates picking on an individual chick. Separating a chick, that seems just a little off from the others, for a few days will almost always turn the behavior around.

If wing clipping can be avoided until after the chick is weaned, the chick weans easier. It also helps prevent insecurity in a juvenile Senegal. Of course, in a shop situation this may be impossible with people in and out of doors all day. When clipping any of the African parrots it should be noted they are very heavy bodied and "drop like a rock" when rendered flightless. I recommend only removing the first five primary feathers from the outer tip of the wing inward. As the chick becomes stronger one or two more feathers may be removed. This wing clip is not advisable for the customer who takes their bird out side while not in a cage or carrier. http://www.proaviculture.com/senegals.htm


http://www.wingscc.com/aps/apsmail/senegal_sexing.aspx - Visual Sexing of Senegals

http://www.p-pp.tv/articles/senegal/

Answer 2

Senegal Parrot Breeders

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breeding senegal parrots?
I've been offered a breeder pair of senegal parrots. I have tried to look up breeding information on them but it seems to be far and few between. I raise cockatiels and am just getting into quakers. Are senegal parrots much different from these 2 species? are they easy to breed or...

Answer 4

Please come join my email list about conure care at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sun-conure...

Although it's a sun conure list, it's a list where there are tons of breeders of conures and experts also who can help guide you in proper conure breeding for these senegals.

They are much different than cockatiels, in that they require a quieter atmosphere. A tiel will breed almost anywhere, and a Senegal will require privacy...a larger, L-shaped box (preferably) and you will have to feed much larger baby birds than you are used to...but if you are feeding quakers, you should handle the Senegals just fine.

Senegals are some of my FAVORITE birds! I envy you greatly.

:)

Good luck and I hope to see you there.

Answer 5

i wouldn't take them on they are a real challange