Keeping Hooded Parrots

[Nathan Morleyy]

I was thinking,
Of building an aviary and getting a pair of hooded parrots are they hard to breed and what are there requirements and do you think I am experienced enough to breed them?. (I have bred red rumps very successfully before).

Thanks Nathan

[jusdeb]

http://birdcare.com.au/hooded_parrot.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very attainable these days and affordable . Nice birds . No license required in NSW .
They were on the most wanted list here but the Purplies and Princess's won out .

Not real sure on ease of breeding , think nests need to be tweaked as they nest in termite mounds in the wild .

Not real sure again but I think Tintola has them.

[Nathan Morleyy]

Deb,
Do you have any idea how much they cost per pair?. And do you think a 2x2x2 aviary would be big enough for a breeding pair on there own?.

Thanks Nathan

[jusdeb]

No idea about aviary size but I would imagine it needs to be bigger . My Red Rumps have a 2.4 x 1.2 flight each pair and I dont think that is really big enough .

Cost of uncoloured pair at Forbes was $180.00 .

[Nathan Morleyy]

$180 dollars sounds pretty good,
I think I will get some very soon I love the males bright blue body , yellow wings and black hood.

Thanks Nathan

[Nrg800]

Make sure you have adequate housing for these birds before you buy them.

[Nathan Morleyy]

Nrg,
What are there housing needs?.

Thanks Nathan

[jusdeb]

The above bird care site says ..."An aviary of between 3 - 4 metres long is recommended."

[Nathan Morleyy]

Hello Deb,
Would a 2x2x2 aviary be ok just for one pair? or is that to small?.

Thanks Nathan

[jusdeb]

I think myself it would be too small . If that's the only size aviary available to you why not consider a smaller parrot with less flight space needs .