Basic Psittacine Husbandry Flashcards
1
Q
What side of the female repro tract is functional?
A
Left side
2
Q
Which psittacines are sexually dimorphic?
A
Budgerigars, cockatiels, eclectus parrots, cockatoos
3
Q
Which psittacines are sexually monomorphic?
A
Lovebirds, African grey parrots, amazon parrots, macaws
4
Q
What should a homemade diet consist of?
A
30% fruit, 30% vegetables, 30% sprouted pulses, 10% seeds and nuts
5
Q
Budgie diet
A
Small seeds Some fruit Veg Pulses Cuttlefish Iodine block Vit/min supp
6
Q
Cockatiel diet
A
Larger seeds Fruit Veg Vit/min supp Soluble calcium during egg laying
7
Q
Lovebird diet
A
Larger seeds Leafy green veg Fruit VIT/min supp Nuts
8
Q
Parakeets
A
Larger parrot mixes
Fruit
Veg
VIT min supp
9
Q
Lorikeets
A
Nectar
Soft foods
Commercial lorry diet
10
Q
African grey parrot diet
A
Large seeds Veg Fruit VIT min supp Complete pelleted diet Occasional animal protein
11
Q
Amazon parrots
A
Large seeds/nuts Veg Fruit Pulses VIT min supp Complete pellet diet Small amt animal protein
12
Q
Cockatoo
A
Large seed Fruit Veg Pulses Complete diet
13
Q
Macaw
A
Large oil seed (higher fat) Fruit Veg VIT min supp Occasional animal protein
