Essential for: ✔ Eggshells✔ Bone strength✔ Muscle function✔ Nerve health Sources: Warning: Too much calcium without balance can also cause problems. 📌 Always balance with proper vitamin D3 and husbandry.
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Goal: Grow strong new feathers. Feathers are mostly made of protein, so nutrition matters greatly. Increase: ✅ Protein moderately✅ Amino acids✅ Omega fats✅ Vegetables rich in vitamins Best Foods: Support: ✔ Bathing opportunities✔ Reduced stress✔ Good sleep Avoid: ❌ Overbreeding during heavy molt❌ Poor seed-only diets 📌 Poor feathers often reflect poor diet.
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Goal: Support egg laying, incubation, chick feeding, and parent energy. Increase Energy & Protein: ✅ Quality pellets✅ Soaked/sprouted seed✅ Soft food✅ Cooked grains✅ Egg food✅ Fresh vegetables Essential Nutrients: ✔ Calcium✔ Vitamin D3 (if indoors)✔ Amino acids✔ Clean water daily Important: Breeding pairs feeding chicks need far more calories. Watch For: ❌ Empty seed bowls❌
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Goal: Prepare birds for reproduction naturally. Increase: ✅ Protein slightly✅ Calcium✅ Vitamin A rich foods✅ Fresh greens✅ Sprouted seeds Best Foods: Cooked legumes Sprouted seed Boiled egg (moderate) Corn Carrot Pumpkin Dark greens Supplements: ✔ Calcium source✔ Mineral block✔ Cuttlefish bone Why? Healthy hens produce better eggs and cocks show stronger fertility. 📌 Condition gradually
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By PASA – A tribute to the new generation of parrot enthusiasts In the small town of Stella in North West, a young boy shows that big dreams don’t wait for adulthood. At just 11 years old, Keadie Jacobs proves that passion and dedication can carry you further than you ever imagined. His story reminds
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Deur PASA – ’n Huldeblyk aan die nuwe generasie papegaai-entoesiaste In die dorpie Stella in Noordwes wys ’n jong seun dat groot drome nie wag vir volwassenheid nie. Op net 11 jaar oud bewys Keadie Jacobs dat passie en toewyding jou kan dra verder as wat jy ooit gedink het. Sy verhaal herinner ons dat
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Each year, the heart of the Free State transforms into a vibrant hub of exceptional parrots, dedicated breeders, and enthusiastic buyers at the Rosestad Parrot Auction. Organized by the Bloemfontein Papegaaitelersvereniging (BPTV), this esteemed event has become a key element of South African aviculture. Event Details for 2026 Date: 25 April 2026 Auction Start: 10:00
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A Must-Attend Event for South African Bird Breeders 📅 23 May 2026📍 Eike Saal📌 Rawsonville Event Overview The Overberg Parrot Auction 2026, hosted by the Overberg Parrot Club in collaboration with the Parrot Breeders Association of Southern Africa, is one of the most anticipated events on the aviculture calendar. Bringing together top breeders, serious buyers,
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Stellaland 27th Annual Prestige Club Auction 📅 Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Venue: Hervormde Kerk Lapa, Sannieshof The Stellaland Prestige Club Auction is one of the leading aviculture events in South Africa, bringing together passionate bird breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts for a premium auction experience. Whether you are looking to buy high-quality
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Date: 02 April 2026Group: PASA Enthusiasts 1. Getting Started with Birds (Beginners Guide) Key Points: Start small and affordable (e.g. budgies, cockatiels, small conures) Focus on learning before scaling Bird keeping is a commitment, not a quick money-making scheme Passion and love for birds must come first Best Practices: Do proper research on species Understand:
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A whole new chirpy addition to the flock And suddenly your “small hobby”… Has a personality A soundtrack And a growing fan club of feathered chaos But hey— We didn’t choose the parrot life… The parrots chose us. #PASA #ParrotLife #BirdBreeders #AvicultureHumor #JustOneMore #Heliconbirds #dowhatyoulove #pasa
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Alien Invasive species are by law prohibited without permits. This means that any individual who owns, breeds or transports these parakeets is required by law to apply for a permit from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment. All PASA members are required to submit their Ringneck reports to PASA by 31 March 2026.
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