Finding your flock: First steps to starting an aviary
Wellingtonian Murray Davey is no stranger to bird breeding. We caught up with him to learn about starting your first aviary.
Spotlight on soft foods
Hand-rearing chicks is one of the greatest joys of keeping birds. And feeding soft food is the best way to ensure they grow up healthy and strong.
Aviary Finch Nutrition
A complete guide to feeding your aviary finches - from quality seed as the dietary foundation to fresh vegetables, fruit, supplements, and foods to avoid for a long, healthy life.
Your aviary action list
Aviary bird breeding is a colourful and rewarding pastime, celebrated at its finest at the Topflite New Zealand National Bird Show. Start your own aviary today.
Maximise your mix of soft food
Here’s a tip from Don Birch – the renowned bird rearer from the Hawke’s Bay Bird Club (and a loyal customer of ours) has come up with a great way to increase the quality and longevity of his feed.
We talk aviary bird nutrition with Dr Hamish Baron
Avian specialist Dr Hamish Baron shares his expert take on species-specific nutrition for pet birds - from seed quality and supplements to breeding season diet and common misconceptions.