Surely, every person who at least once met the exhibition budgerigar is unable to forget such a bright and spectacular bird. Someone is amazed at the size of the Czechs, others are delighted with the chic beads and crest, and the diversity of their colors ruffles in the eyes. One thing can be said for sure - it is impossible to remain indifferent at the sight of exhibition budgies.
The history of the Czech parrots is quite interesting: during the Second World War, the inhabitants of London, fleeing the bombing, left for the countryside. Unable to take all the pets with them, they handed them over to pet stores. In one of them, the visitor was attracted by a cage with unusual birds, they looked like budgies, but much larger in size. Despite a difficult period of time, the news of unusual birds became a sensation for the British.
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Finding out the origin of large budgerigars, amateurs learned that a certain Mr. Sandwich, leaving London, took part of his birds to a pet store. With several he went to the countryside. Ironically, a bomb hit his village house, where the famous posthumous breeder and his parrots died. The lovers only managed to find out that Mr. Sandwich had once acquired an ordinary green couple in a pet store, after a while the offspring appeared, which were quite large with an unusual shape of the head, and subsequently, by closely related crossing, appeared new type budgies The owner did not even suspect that thanks to his opening, an English club would be founded, which will focus on fixing the look and improving a variety of color options for the color of the exhibition budgies.
In the post-Soviet space, such parrots are called Czechs. This name was fixed due to the import of these beauties in the early 80s in the USSR from Czechoslovakia.
Today there are a huge number of colors and all kinds of variations of “hats” and crests at the exhibition budgies. Thanks to the Czechs, budgies quickly gained popularity not only among professional breeders, but also among amateurs who gladly took part in breeding and international exhibitions.
For the sake of securing the type, Czech parrot breeders carried out closely related crosses, which helped to achieve stability in the genotype, but affected the health of the birds. Exhibition budgies more sensitive to disease and infertility. A pair of Czechs in the nest can have one, maximum four chicks, and after a thorough check it often turns out that some babies have birth defects, others later turn out to be infertile. Selection of exhibition budgies in color is much more difficult than selection by type. The hassle in creating a new color variation is complicated by the health of the Czechs. They are more demanding in care and difficult to breed. These factors explain high price on these birds.
If a Czech parrot breeder is a member of a club, registered and has a personal number, he buys fixed ring paws for his pets. Each color of the ring is assigned a year, which allows you to know the exact age of the bird. This is a guarantee that, having paid a considerable price, you will get a bird of the age you need. The sale of Czechs due to their capriciousness in breeding is not as widespread as the sale of ordinary budgies. Well, the price, of course, for a high class breed will never be low, like the price for any show-class animal or bird.
Photos of the exhibition budgies:
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Show budgies are very tame, this is due to the breeder's close attention to them. From birth, the chicks are under constant control, often the couple loses interest in their offspring and parrot breeders have to feed the babies themselves. Czech budgies are not distinguished by well-developed natural breeding instincts.
The size of a sexually mature budgerigar can reach 23-28 cm from the top of the tail to the tip of the tail, the average size is 25 cm. Unlike the usual budgerigar, the Czech has a lush “cap” on his head and an outstanding beard that is decorated with beads. A proud posture combined with a spectacular “crown” and a bright color give the bird a very important and aristocratic look:
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The character of the Czechs is more calm in comparison with budgerigars, a large physique eliminates excessive “swivel”, their movements are smoother and a bit awkward. But each bird has an individual character, therefore, as lazy and phlegmatic people are found among ordinary "wavy", so there are energetic and amusing specimens among the exhibition ones.
They are very curious, readily make contact and are happy to have fun, these are great companions for people. Czechs are very quick-witted and easily learn to talk, they like to be near the owner and participate in his studies.
Housing for one Czech should be more spacious than for ordinary wavy: the minimum size of the cage is 50 * 40 * 35, wooden poles with a diameter of 2.5 cm, drinking bowls and feeders are a little deeper than usual.
You need to feed the exhibition budgie in the same way as usual: grains, vegetables, fruits, herbs, twigs, mineral stones, sprouted grass, water, a course of vitamins. Given that the Czech is twice as large as the wavy, the amount of food should be given in a larger volume.
With careful care and compliance the right conditions contents, budgies Czechs with their twittering will delight you for many years.
A few videos that will help you gain confidence that you need this particular type of budgie:
Baby Show Parrots:
Exhibition in Canada:
The whole movie about the Czechs:
Among the birds, unpretentious and sociable, is included. They are distinguished by bright plumage, learning ability, lively character. How many types of parrots made pets, difficult to count. Each owner has his own unique pet.
Ornithologists count in nature more than 350 species of parrots.This is one of the oldest birds, which the Indians, the first to tame bright birds, even considered sacred for their ability to speak.
Types of Domestic Parrots began to replenish since the time of Alexander the Great. His warriors transported birds to the European continent, parrots settled in the territories of various states.
In a large family of parrots, a variety can be identified by a number of signs:
- body length;
- bird weight;
- the shape of the beak;
- plumage color;
- the presence of a crest.
The description of all the relatives can be several volumes. Acquaintance with key representatives will help to imagine how many species of parrots in the world and what outstanding colors their nature has awarded.
Types of parrots and their names
Budgerigar
Homeland -. Large colonies of hundreds of birds inhabit savannas, eucalyptus forests, semi-deserts. In places where funny birds live, there is always a source of water nearby.
In wildlife, birds are small in size, elegant in shape, with bright green-yellow or white-blue coloration of feathers. Wavy dark lines on the head gave the name to the parrots.
The character is inquisitive and friendly. It is no coincidence that they have become popular in families with children. They know how to play, lends themselves to training, birds are sociable and unpretentious to home conditions. Live on average 10-15 years.
As a result of selection selection, a lot budgerigar species by color. In addition to the natural green color, birds of violet, pink, anthracite, gray plumage and other complex species of color were bred.
In the photo, budgies
Lovebirds
The birthplace of birds is the territory of Madagascar. Settled in tropical forests near lakes and rivers. Medium in size and harmonious in body shape. Among different types of parrots You can recognize them by the contrasting color of the plumage on the head, neck, chest. The beak is large.
The name was given due to the attachment of couples to each other throughout life. They are removed only to the distance from which they hear their soul mate. Nearby they are looking for food, sitting at a watering place, resting.
Nests twist in old hollows. They carry blades of grass, twigs between feathers on the back. At this time they seem large and shaggy. By nature, they are brisk and agile, they shout a lot.
Allocate 9 lovebird parrot species on the coloring of the head. Birds are able to learn 10-15 words and perform simple commands. Like relatives, they love bathing.
Lovebirds
Nestor
Nestor's hometown in New Zealand. In size, it is comparable to. Strong physique, strong long legs. Outgoing and noisy birds. Some subspecies of Nestor live in mountain forests.
The parrot is threatened with extinction due to deforestation, predators, bird hunting. The famous subspecies love the highlands. The bird is accused of attacking, hatching the backs of animals. But the main food of unstable parrots is berries, fruits, seeds.
In the photo, the parrot Nestor
Corella
They love parrots no less than budgies for sociability, although he does not differ in talent for learning. But this pet can masterfully ask for delicacies from people, open cell locks.
It is easy to recognize by the funny crest on the head, the gray plumage and the yellow color of the head. The beak is short. Elegant birds native to Australia. It is believed that they are actually called nymphs, and the second name is folk, according to their habitat.
Tufted feathers are sometimes understood and reflect the mood of the parrot. They do not show hostility to relatives, they are even planted in cages for budgies.
Corella Parrot
Owl parrot
The appearance of the parrot reflects the similarity to the facial oval, the plumage structure with. In addition, they are also nocturnal birds. The second name of the parrot is. His homeland is New Zealand. Distinctive features of the parrot in the weak muscles of the wings, so they almost do not fly, but lead a ground life.
They live in the wild rocky corners of the island, among the bushes along the mountain rivers. They run and climb trees adroitly, clinging to the branches with their claws and beak. Since ancient times, they live in territories where there are no predators.
The plumage is yellow-green. They feed on moss and berries. The birds have an unusual voice, resembling a cry and a hoarse grunt. Parrots were almost exterminated after the invasion of immigrants. Now the species is under protection and lives on the islands under the protection of scientists.
Cacapo owl parrot
Cockatoo
A large bird with a protruding crest, the look of which causes a smile. The parrot is unusually sociable and cheerful. He is ready to demonstrate love and affection for the master continuously. He shows his talent in the ability to cope with any castle. The sense of rhythm and the ability to dance willingly demonstrates at the first opportunity.
Attributed to mind talkative parrots.Onomatopoeia allows you to bark the dog. After training, the parrot can answer the question, give a name, even sing a short song. The voice is piercing and loud, but the charm of the singer is unlimited.
The most common cockatoo is white plumage with a bright contrasting crown on the head. In the color scheme there are never green and blue shades, common in other species. Cockatoo's peculiarity is in its unusual strong beak, which will turn wooden rods and furniture elements into chips.
In wildlife, lives in flocks in the Philippine Islands, in Australia, Indonesia. Adapt well. They feed on plant foods and insects. They are distinguished by great affection for the chosen one, while remaining faithful to their whole lives. The duration of their century is 70-90 years.
Pictured is a pink cockatoo
Jaco
An African parrot with amazing gray plumage and high bird intelligence. Conversational qualities are perhaps the most excellent among relatives. The lexical stock of this kind of talking parrot reaches 1,500 words. Although the bird requires careful and competent care, many dream of making such a feathered friend.
It happens red-tailed and brown-tailed. In nature, birds live in rainforests. They fly long distances for food, but return to their usual places to spend the night. The fruits of the oily palm are the favorite food of parrots.
Domesticated birds need constant communication. All the affairs of the owner must occur with the participation of the pet. He needs to be carried away by games, tasks, conversations, swimming.
Loneliness and lack of attention the bird experiences painfully, the character noticeably deteriorates. The parrot begins to engage in self-destruction. Plucking their feathers is a sign of the social and physiological problems of jaco.
Birds live for about 50 years, preserving the vitality and energy of a smart and inquisitive child. For friendship, the parrot answers with trust, sincere affection and affection.
In the photo is a parrot Jaco
Ara parrot
The most elegant and multicolor shimmers with rainbow colors. The large size of the bird is also impressive: the height with the tail reaches 90-96 cm. The beak in the form of a strong hook is noteworthy. According to ornithologists, this is the strongest beak of a parrot.
There are 4 species of birds according to the variety of color, among which it is very rare. In nature, parrots live in Brazil, in America, Mexico, and Peru. Perfectly fly, overcome up to 500 km per day. They eat a lot of fruits, so they can do without water for a long time.
Unfortunately, macaw species are endangered. Hunters are trusted and destroy whole species of parrots. Ara - Monogamous. The loss of a partner is accompanied by the inconsolable state of the second parrot. At this time, he is very vulnerable.
They are willing to communicate with a person, but not everyone will decide to take a pet home. The reason is not only the size and loud cries of the bird, but also a strong attachment to the owner. Ara will require constant attention and care, like a small child.
Amazingly intelligent and capable birds learn to ask for food, drink, express a desire to communicate, greet the interlocutor. The character of the pet is formed in relation to him.
Ara parrot
Collared Parrot
In Australia, the birthplace of collared parrots, they can be found in parks next to a person. The name was given by a colored strip around the head. Very active, colorful, love warmth and live in tall grass, among shrubs.
The peculiarity of parrots is that they feed on the ground. The diet includes grains, seeds, fruits, berries, insect larvae. Keep in flocks, show friendliness and trust. Locals believe that such parrots bring happiness. Life expectancy up to 30 years.
Collared Parrot
Necklace parrot
They live in nature both in Asia and in Africa. The size is medium, up to 50-60 cm with a tail. The color is mainly green, on the chest there is a pink rim, which gave the name to the species. Females and young without a necklace. The top of the beak is red, the bottom is black.
Breeding unpretentious birds comes from the ancient era. When walking, the bird rests on its beak. A characteristic mode of movement is associated with the natural weakness of the legs. The friendly nature and intelligence of the bird makes it popular among lovers of domestic birds.
Necklace parrot
Amazon Parrot
Medium-sized parrot, lives in the savannahs of America, on the islands of the Caribbean. Among types of talkative parrotsamazons in the forefront. The onomatopoeia talent is combined with playfulness, cheerfulness. With it you can prepare a circus performance. The parrot has excellent memory.
More than 500 years kept in families. Communication with the bird brings a lot of positive emotions. An excellent companion in all fun, games, communication. They live up to about 45 years.
On the photo amazon parrots
Grass parrot
Small birds, up to 20-25 cm long, native to southern Australia. Landing of these parrots is associated with tall grasses, undergrowth thickets, and steppe vegetation. Fly low, over short distances. They run well in search of seeds, fruits and insects.
In color, in addition to natural varieties, parrots of various color combinations are bred. In captivity, the birds do not cause trouble, sing melodiously, lead an active life at home. Additional illumination is required at dusk, most significant for birds. The cells must be long for movement along the bottom. They live up to 20 years.
Grass parrot
Parrot monk
Birds live in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, South America. Feature - in the construction of large nests and the neighborhood with people. The prevalence of monk parrots in cities can be compared with the usual pigeons. Kalita and Quaker are varieties of monks.
They live in colonies. For the destruction of crops and garden fruits, monks are considered pests. They especially love apples and peck them on trees. Huge nests, up to 3 m in diameter, build several pairs of parrots, constructing a communal apartment.
All have a separate entrance, nurseries and corridors. Males bring materials and construct a dwelling, while females arrange substrates and exits inside. Monks often become favorites in the house. Adapt and communicate with the owners, distinguishing their names. Much attention is paid to playgrounds. They love music and even hum themselves.
In the photo a parrot monk
Rosella
In Australia, these birds are not considered pests, although they feed on farmland. Seeds of weeds, larvae of harmful insects, and not just fruits and crops are fed.
The unusual plumage of plumage is distinguished. 7 types of rosella are distinguished according to the peculiarities of color. Their size does not exceed 30 cm. Variegated birds move in short flights, quickly run on the ground. Birds are called flat-tailed for the appearance and structural features of the tail.
At home, birds are selective for feed, not always ready for breeding due to their picky partner. But if the family was formed, then the parents are ready to care for not only their chicks, but also strangers. They do not tolerate neighborhood with other parrots, they can show zealous aggression. They sing great, but they don’t want to talk. Friendly to the person.
Rosella parrot
Loridae parrots
The name of the bird translated from Dutch means “clown”. Lori is small in size, from 20 to 35 cm. Inside the species there are many varieties, while the common feature is manifested in the form of a tongue, adapted to frequent intake of juicy fruits, tree sap, plant nectar.
At home, it is important to feed the loris correctly. Flowers, fruits and vegetables, fresh juices should be in the diet of a parrot. Birds show great abilities in training, memorizing words. Active, fearless, they themselves choose their favorite owners, who are given special signs of attention. The content in the cell is not like.
Lory
Aratinga
Small birds, up to 35 cm long, live in America. Pet owners jokingly call them "dostalami". Beautiful iridescent shades and communication with them give pleasure.
Demanding for affection and attention. Conflict-free, trainable. Playful by nature, they need entertainment, therefore, rings, ladders, balls, bells and other toys are required in the cage.
In the photo parrots aratinga
Pionus Parrots
The second name of the bird is the red-winged parrots. They differ from amazons in a smaller size. Plumage, at first glance, seems inexpressibly gray, but in the sun it shimmers with bright shades of green, red, blue. A common feature of all types of pionuses is a red spot under the tail.
The bird is calm in nature, not requiring the owner of toys and special attention. But the bird needs communication and physical activity. Pionus learning abilities are average, quite sufficient to establish contacts and friendships with this wonderful bird.
Red-headed Parrot Pionus
The Czech budgerigar brought from the Czech Republic is gaining more and more popularity in the world, as it has some advantages over a simple budgerigar. Detailed information about the Czech Republic, as well as what other breeds of the budgerigar exist, you will find in this article.
Despite the fact that the Czechs are not lovers of long trills, they can clearly pronounce words and make long speeches. In the morning, these birds are able to silently wait for the owner. Due to the large mass, they fly rarely and little, as they are quickly exhausted. However, playing and chatting with them is possible and even interesting. The Czechs can still show concern, for example, at an exhibition, in the midst of noise and many strangers.
It should be noted that for keeping Czech parrots you need more feeders and drinking bowls and stronger poles.
Fixed ring and price
An ordinary budgie can be bought at any pet store without any documents or a ring. After all, they are bought for their own pleasure, and not for an exhibition career.
Anyone who wants to buy a real Czech bohemian parakeet needs to know that a purchase can only be made from a breeder. And only that which is officially registered in the "Russian Club". In this case, he has a personal unique number and the ability to order fixed rings for his feathered wards. Each ring has:
- specific color according to the age of the bird;
- year of birth;
- unique number of the breeder;
- serial number of the chick;
- club data.
Somewhere in the poultry market they can sell a Czech without a ring, which means a complete lack of guarantee in determining the age and origin of the bird. Unscrupulous sellers can slip an old bird instead of a young one. Also, without a ring there will be no opportunity to formalize a pedigree for a Czech parrot and, accordingly, take part in the exhibition.
Czechs breed fewer chicks, so there are not as many of them as ordinary representatives of the breed. Being a small species, czech parrot It is an order of magnitude higher than a simple parrot. The price also affects the chic look and large size.
In addition to the Czechs, there are other types of budgies in the world. Since there are too many of them, we have identified the main and most interesting varieties.
Other budgies
Single color
This breed of “wavy” has a certain peculiarity - only one color dominates in the color of birds. For example, green, yellow, white, blue. If the predominant color is green or blue, then the bird has the usual waviness, if yellow or white - then the bird has a wavy pale shade. Ash-gray (anthracite) parrots have black undulation, while pure white (albinos) have none at all.
Multicolor
Still such parrots are called rainbow, because this breed has different colors in its color, almost evenly distributed over the body of the bird. This species has its own varieties:
Spengles
The name of the parrot breed comes from the English spangle, which is translated into Russian as "bugle". In birds of this species, an inverted, mirror waviness.
Curly (Feather Dusters)
The breed of budgerigars bred in Japan is similar in appearance to the Parisian trumpet canaries. These birds acquired their name because their body is fully or partially covered with a large mass of long curly plumage. Due to the fact that these parrots never stop growing feathers, they have lost their aerodynamics and can not fly.
Crested (Crested)
Many call this breed budgies. The birds got this name for the original feathers that grow on the head in different directions, resembling a crest. There are two types of crested budgies: American and Continental. In the American species, the crest base is closer to the occipital part.
According to the shape, such types of crests are distinguished as spiky (in the form of a beam), round and semicircular. And the chubat parrots themselves have the following varieties:
- with a double round crest;
- with a triple round crest;
- with deformed feathers on the back (with and without a crest).
All types of crested "wavy" can have any colors that exist in budgies.
Due to some nuances associated with their breeding and maintenance, this breed should be considered in more detail. The presence of crest in these birds is a little studied property, but scientists have found that the gene responsible for the presence of a crest is dominant.
Unfortunately, it was among the parrot parrots that such deviations from the norms of behavior were found, such as poor coordination of movements. Also, nervous systems such as neurosis, convulsions, and seizures were often seen. crested parrots are very difficult, since most chicks die almost immediately after birth, and some without having time to be born.
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Many people buy parrots so that they brighten up gray everyday life and, carelessly mopping, meet after a difficult working day. The choice of a bird usually depends on the wealth of the buyer and his requirements for a particular species. For those who are not ready to splurge on a large parrot, but do not want to buy an ordinary wavy, was bred wavy Czech.
Differences of the Czech from the usual wave
This type of parrot is exhibition and was bred in the Czech Republic, for which it got its name.
The Czech budgerigar is larger than ordinary parrots and differs greatly from them in a fluffy hat and beard with beads. Thanks to this beard, the beak of the bird is almost invisible.
In contrast to the hunched posture of an ordinary wavy, the Czech protrudes his chest with a wheel and at the same time holds it royally.
This bird will not rush aimlessly back and forth in the cage, they are calm and, due to their eternal concentration, are much better trained. It is not necessary to spend long hours with them, repeating the same phrases over and over, the Czechs themselves are able to learn speech and joyfully copy the sounds that they often hear in the apartment.
Breed standard
Experts argue that it is possible that the exhibition budgerigar is calmer due to its growth, reaching twenty-two or more centimeters.
Its wings fit snugly to the body, but do not overlap; on them you can find the developed primary wing flaps in the amount of seven pieces.
The parrot has a round body shape, a convex chest, a wide neck and shoulders. His head, large and wide from any angle with a powerful forehead, a tightly set beak, in which the overlapping of the beak of the beak is visible with the mandible, sits on a powerful and short neck.
The legs of the bird have 4 fingers, two of which are directed forward, and two backward, which helps to stay firmly on the perch. This wavy Czech has a homogeneous color of feathers, in which there should be no extraneous shades.
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It is better to acquire parrots in groups, the show budgerigar is very sociable and he, like a person, needs friends. They very quickly get used to a new stop and tragically perceive parting with each other.
The parrot, which is kept alone, needs constant communication with a person, you need to start talking with him for 15 minutes a day, increasing the duration of classes to 40 minutes or more.
You should start with the most difficult words with hissing and whistling sounds, and if the parrot managed to pronounce the word, you must not forget to encourage him with something tasty. Males by nature are more sociable than females; they have a pleasant voice and love to copy the sounds and voices of other animals.
If you take care of this bird, provide it with full-fledged fortified food and protect it from stress, it can live twelve to fourteen years.
In what conditions should a wavy Czech be kept? Firstly, people who have cats live at home are not advised to start a bird. Whatever the cat’s quitter and phlegmatic person, he is a predator and perceives the parrot as food, which one day can be tasted.
Unlike cats, budgies need to be fed oranges, tangerines and apples sometimes. Initially, they were fed only fruit, since they thought that budgies were natural vegetarians, later people realized that this was not so.
In their natural habitat, parrots eat insects in the same way, and when living at home they will not refuse protein foods, for example boiled eggs. But not all fruits can be fed entirely to these birds, the seeds of apples, pears and cherries are poisonous to them, it is also not advisable to give parrots food from the table.
Enriched with vitamins and minerals, feed should be used to feed the birds, otherwise the parrot will start to hurt and all this can end badly.
It is best to take a spacious cage with metal rods, but you can’t keep a parrot there all the time, he, like a person, needs to move a lot and stretch his muscles.
Most of us are aware of the existence of budgies, and many are not even hearsayed. This is one of the most popular types of birds that are brought home.
They are relatively inexpensive and unpretentious, chirp cheerfully, they are amused by various toys and mirrors, which they endlessly kiss, so these pets are often brought up for children.
After all, watching them is very fun, and caring is not so difficult. But, few people know exhibition variant of this type - parrot czech.
Appearance of a Czech parrot
Czech - this is the same budgie, just a little "tuned." The British achieved some success in this - they gradually increased the size of the bird.
At first the parrot became longer, then wider, and later the other parts of the body were pulled up to these sizes to make the bird look harmonious.
The German breeders emphasized the manifestation of a bright personality, providing the birds with a beautiful, juicy color scheme.
An ordinary budgerigar can easily be found in every pet store, and its fellow Czech can only be purchased from breeders.
Officially registered nurseries order special paw rings for their birds, which cannot be removed, and which can be used to determine the bird's age, serial number and club information.
Such birds are very similar to the usual color combinations in the feathers, the shape of the wings and tail, but still the Czech has several noticeable differences.
The first thing that catches your eye when comparing the Czech and the ordinary budgerigar is size.
Czechs are noticeably larger due not only to their actual size (about 10 cm. More than wavy), but also because of their increased fluffiness.
In the photo, a Czech parrot and an ordinary budgie
Such birds look even somehow courageously. Of course, they do not reach the size of large birds, but among the wavy counterparts stand out in size.
Among czech budgies There are also several types of appearance - the larger and fluffier the bird, the longer its feathers on its cheeks, the more it is considered more thoroughbred, high-quality, expensive.
The second difference is that the Czech has a hat on his head. Such a magnificent decoration appears in the bird when it sheds for the first time.
The feathers on the head puff in the shape of a hat, and on the cheeks they are long and have black spots, which, reaching the neck, create the illusion that the bird was wearing beads. Even Czech kids can already be distinguished from the usual budgerigar.
In the photo, a cap of feathers, characteristic for Czech parrots
The brightness of the Czech plumage is also a sign of the breed. There are large birds, but not possessing a bright coloring - these are half-cases.
Czech Parrot Habitat
The budgies are originally from Australia and the surrounding islands. There they live in huge flocks that are not tied to specific areas.
Wandering from place to place in search of water and food, fly very long distances, thanks to its flight speed.
Sometimes they linger on grassy meadows and plains, where seeds of various herbs serve as food for them.
The budgerigar is the most abundant species living in Australia. They inhabit every corner of the continent, except for the dense forests in the north.
They try to arrange nests in quiet, distant places, where they stray into millions of flocks.
In the photo a flock of parrots
Currently, budgerigars mostly live in captivity, as humans have artificially changed the landscape of their native Australia.
Czech parrot population was originally bred by humans, and was never wild. In the 60s, birds in the USSR began to be imported from Czechoslovakia, which determined their name - Czechs.
The question of the content of this was not too complicated - the conditions are the same as for the usual wavy.
The only thing for more the size of a Czech parrot, they need a larger cell - at least 50x40x35 cm. A thicker perch is also used - 2.5 cm in diameter.
Czech parrot lifestyle and character
Like everyone else birds - czech quite funny, cheerful, very sociable. By their nature, they are flocks of birds, so they feel better when they have the opportunity to communicate with their own kind.
On the one hand, it’s nice to see a couple of Czechs in love, but on the other hand, if one bird dies, the second one suffers very much, because they are monogamous and when the second half is lost, the light becomes not nice to them.
The Czech’s external noble posture is combined with his character - he will not rush around the cage, endlessly jump and hang on various toys.
They are much calmer than ordinary budgies. Thanks to their concentration, Czechs are much easier.
You don’t have to sit for hours in front of the cage for the parrot to pay attention to you and try to repeat the sounds.
Usually Czechs just hear the words that are often in your house and copy them yourself.
Making a decision buy a Czech parrot, think about how much time you can devote to communicating with the bird.
If you are often not at home, or you don’t always have time for a parrot, it’s better to buy a couple of birds, so they won’t be bored.
At first, you don’t need to impose your communication on the parrots, do not scare them with loud sounds (screaming, the noise of the TV, vacuum cleaner). For the first month, the birds will get used to the new home, and they will not need stress.
Czech parrot food
Initially fed only fruit, believing that this is their entire diet. Now special balanced feeds are sold for these birds, consisting of several types of millet, flax, canary seed, oats, and wheat.
Birds need special mineral supplements and vitamins, which are usually found in boxes of food in the form of granules of calcium and sulfur.
It will also be good to add to the diet sprouted grains of wheat and oats, or a grain mixture.
In addition to food, parrots need to diversify the diet with fruits, vegetables, boiled egg, crackers and herbs. Fruits can be given almost everything except avocados, mangoes, papaya, persimmons.
Parrot vegetables are very fond of and they are useful to them, everything except onions, garlic and eggplant. These foods contain harmful essential oils.
Because of these same essential oils, you can not give the bird some spicy herbs - dill, parsley and others.
You can give branches of some trees, but there are many exceptions, it is quite easy to poison a bird with a poisonous plant.
Therefore, in the case of branches, adhere to this rule - the branches of almost all trees and shrubs that produce fruits that are edible for humans can be eaten by parrots.
You need to be careful with nuts - they are too fat. Give walnuts or cashews at most 1-2 times a month in small pieces. Naturally, there should always be water in the drinker.
Reproduction and life expectancy of a Czech parrot
At keeping Czech parrots in pairs, they are likely to breed. But you can’t say that the chicks will come easy.
In the photo, the Czech parrot chicks
Usually, of the five eggs, only a smaller part is fertilized, and only 2-3 chicks are born.
But even those parents do not have time, most often they leave them to feed. So that the kids do not starve to death, breeders have to replace their parents.
Simplify the task breeding parrots Czechs You can put their eggs in the nest with ordinary budgies, in which the parental instinct is much more developed.
The life of the Czechs is quite long - with proper care the bird will live 12-15 years.
