Successful bird breeding depends on far more than good feeding and nest boxes. Healthy breeding programs are built on consistent management, observation, and preventative care. One of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy aviary is through regular health reviews, often referred to as annual health audits. An annual health audit is a structured…
Successful bird breeding depends on many factors such as nutrition, genetics, and proper nest design. However, one of the most critical environmental factors is often overlooked, temperature and humidity control. These two elements play a major role in fertility, egg development, incubation success, and chick survival. In the wild, birds naturally select nesting sites where…
Bird breeding and aviculture can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity for families. Many breeders involve children, spouses, and relatives in the daily care of birds, from feeding and cleaning to observing breeding behavior. While birds can be wonderful companions and fascinating animals to work with, it is important to understand that some diseases carried…
ByAvizandumJune 17, 2026 An Industry at a Crossroads By Kobus van Niekerk Paarlklip Aviculture & Exports For more than 25 years, exports have been the heartbeat of the South African bird industry. They have created markets, supported prices, enabled breeders to expand their operations, and established South Africa as one of the world’s important suppliers…
‘n Bedryf op ‘n Kruispunt Deur Kobus van Niekerk Paarlklip Aviculture & Exports Vir meer as 25 jaar is uitvoere die hartklop van die Suid-Afrikaanse voëlbedryf. Dit het markte geskep, pryse ondersteun, telers in staat gestel om hul boerderye uit te brei, en Suid-Afrika gevestig as een van die wêreld se belangrike verskaffers van kwaliteit…
Understanding courtship behaviour and pair bonding helps breeders create the right environment for stable, productive pairs. Birds are creatures of instinct, routine and subtle communication. When we learn to recognise these early signs, we can avoid mismatching, aggression, stress and poor breeding outcomes. *The Early Signs of lnterest* Courtship typically begins long before eggs are…
Healthy young chicks in a temperature-controlled brooder during the critical early development stage.
Historic First: Lutino Pink-Necked Green Pigeon Successfully Bred in Captivity at The Dodo Park
Every aviculturist knows that prevention is better than cure, and nowhere is this truer than in aviary design. Many health problems that affect birds, including bacterial infections, parasites, respiratory issues, and stress-related diseases, start not with a sick bird but with a poorly designed environment. An aviary that looks clean and strong on the outside…