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Breeding Season Nutrition

PASA Parrot Nutrition #4: Breeding Season Parrot Nutrition

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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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Macaw Pre Breeding

PASA Parrot Nutrition #3: Pre-Breeding Conditioning (6–8 Weeks Before Pairing)

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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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Keadie Jacobs

Jong Vlerke, Groot Drome: Die Inspirerende Verhaal van Keadie Jacobs

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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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Rosestad Veiling

Rosestad Parrot Auction 2026 Bloemfontein | BPTV Bird Auction South Africa

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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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Stellaland voelklub

Stellaland 27th Annual Prestige Club Auction 2026 | Parrot Auction South Africa

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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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Rose Ringed Parakeet

Jaarlikse Ringnek Verslag / Annual Ringneck Report 2026

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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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Baudin’s Black Cockatoo

Do You Know This Bird? – Baudin’s Black Cockatoo

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The remarkable Baudin’s Black Cockatoo, also known as the Long-billed Black Cockatoo, is one of Australia’s most iconic yet threatened parrot species. Endemic to the forests of South-West Western Australia, this bird is now facing a serious risk of extinction. Identification & Key FeaturesBaudin’s Black Cockatoo is often confused with its close relative, Carnaby’s Black

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