TYPES OF BIRDS
At present, in July 2012 we have in our Aviary, a total of 40 birds..
A) Big Aviary
Total no. of birds: 33
1. Cockatoos x 2 (Drolka & Dechog)
Name: Drolka - Female
Name: Dechog - Male
Characteristics: Excellent bonding with humans and very affectionate especially Dechog. They can scream very loud, can be aggressive if frightened. Dechog is playful, inquisitive, like to mimic you, so far he will whistle if you whistle. He
likes to be touched, but do be careful if around for the first time as he may bite. Always give your hand in a "fist" form. Dechog is the more sociable one where as Drolka is the ice queen. Drolka is quiet, cautions, will stay away
from people until she gets to know you well, she hardly comes near anyone and prefers to be left alone.
Types of Food they like: Sunflower seeds, nuts, corn, long beans and sometimes apples, depending on their mood. However, you can try from time to time to give them papaya, bananas and any other types of organic fruits
2. African Grey
Name: Aki - Male Age: 47 years old
He came to us 2 years ago. Read his story here: http://blog.tsemtulku.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/animals-vegetarianism/the-old-man-nobody-wants.html
Characteristics: Highly intelligent, sociable, friendly and vocal. He likes his eyes, head and neck stroked. Does not bite but can show aggressiveness when frightened. He can be picked up gently once he is comfortable with you.
Types of Food they like: Sunflower seeds, nuts, corn, long beans and sometimes apples, depending on their mood. However, you can try from time to time to give them papaya, bananas and any other types of organic fruits
3. Cockatiels x 20 (1 x Albinos)
Characteristics: Like to be with their own kind, gentle, needs constant training before they will allow themselves to be touched. More info can be found here: http://www.cockatielcottage.net/basics.html
Types of Food they like: Sunflower seeds, millet, corn, long beans and sometimes apples can be given in small cubes. However, you can try other local fruits like bananas and papayas from time to time.
4. Baby Cockatiels
When you discover new babies in the aviary, please DO NOT touch the birds, their cage/house or disturb it in any way because the parents of these birds will not be happy and maybe not able to identify their babies due to a foreign scent (yours). Hence it is advised by our vets that we leave them alone and let nature takes its course. If in doubt please contact Dr. Vellayan at 013 – 624 6918.
5. Malaysian Parrot x 1 (1 Male - red beak)
Characteristics: Loners - like to be by themselves. Do not like to be touched, but when he is happy, he will sing (whistle).
Types of Food they like: Sunflower seeds, nuts, corn, long beans and sometimes apples, depending on his mood. However, you can try from time to time to give them papaya, bananas and any other types local Malaysian fruits.
6. Star Finches x 1
Characteristics: This species is peaceful and a good canidate for a mixed aviary. They get along with thier own species and other species of the same temperament. In the normal form the Star Finch has a bright red face which extends past the cheeks in males. The overal body color of this species is an olive green with a beige-yellow underbelly. Tiny white star like dots cover the the crown of the head circling around the outer edge of the eyes to the cheeks and extending from the chin to the chest then down the flanks. Both sexes have red beaks and dark eyes. Life span of these birds are 2-3 years.
Types of Food they like: In our aviary we give them millet. However, from time to time we can feed foods such as kale, green leaf lettuce, boiled egg, grated carrots, brocolli tops and chopped spinach.
8. Malaysian Sparrows x 2
There are two wild sparrows who found their way in to our aviary. They go in and out of our aviary and also fly in between the big and small aviary as and when they like through the small gaps. Sometimes you see them, sometimes you don't see them, there is nothing to be alarmed. They usually return during feeding time. They must be enjoying our comfortable environment with abundant food, water and toys.
A) Small Aviary
Total no. of birds: 8
We've left these 8 cheeky Sun Conures on their own in the smaller aviary because their nature is more aggressive, loud, inquisitive, territorial and can be big bullies even to the cockatoos.
Sun Conures x 8
Characteristics: Noisy, cheeky and can be aggressive. Can destroy electrical wires, wooden houses, t-shirts etc. They are highly inquisitive, likes to nibble on almost anything. Sometimes they escape on peoples backs when they bend, hence be very aware when going in and out of the aviary. They will sometimes attempt to follow you out and they are also good at unlatching the door, so we have to lock it with a padlock when we are cleaning the aviary.
Types of Food they like: Sunflower seeds, nuts, corn, long beans and apples.
