Extremely loyal birds who require an attentive owner who has lots of time to dedicate to this beautiful bird Colours: Most commonly green, also seen in bright yellows, reds, albino, blue, and others. Most typically green with blue tail feathers and yellow feathers under the wings. Housing: Social, flocks of 10-100 or more in the… Read more »
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Quaker Parrot
Very social birds who enjoy being the centre of attention. Playful personalities who enjoy lots of company from humans or other parrots. Colours: Quaker parrots are mainly bright green with grey chest and green-yellow abdomen. Captive breeding has now made more colours available including: Blue, Cobalt, Yellow, White, Albino, Mauve, Green and Cream. Housing: Social,… Read more »
Conure
Conures are bright and activebirds that are known for theirplayful personalities andability to mimic sounds Colours: Conures are attractive birds and come in colours such as: green, yellow, orange, and blue. Conures are often named based on the colours on their cheeks and sides, such as the Sun Conure, Jenday Conure, and Green-cheeked Conure. Housing:… Read more »
Zebra Finch
Colourful and active birds who are ideal for an aviary. These birds are small, pretty and easy to keep. Available in many patterns and colours.. Colours: Standard/Grey which are the ’wild’ type. Available in Fawn, Pied, Black-Cheek, Black-Face, White, Light back and more. Housing: Social birds, keep groups of birds in an aviary Lifespan: 5… Read more »
Java Finch
Colourful and active birds who are great for viewing. Fantastic in a mixed aviary. Colours: Java Finches colouring is similar to that of a penguin. Usually the head of the bird is a grey/black colour with black head and tail feathers. Java Finches have cinnamon /grey coloured breasts and white patches on their cheeks. Housing:… Read more »
Canary Care Guide
Happy natured birds with beautiful colours and an amazing ability to sing—more likely when kept alone Colours: Wild canaries are green/yellow all over their bodies. Domestic canaries tend to be more yellow but are also available in colours such as; orange, white and red. Housing: Happy to live alone. In groups keep more females than… Read more »
Cockatiel
Known to be very friendly birds who are fond of their owners and enjoy spending time outside the cage with them Colours: Cockatiels have a grey body with a lighter chest and abdomen, white on the wings and yellow and white on the face– they have orange cheeks. They are also bred in various other… Read more »
Reeves Turtle
Mauremys reevesii, the Reeves Turtle , is a species of freshwater turtle native to East Asia. Reeves turtles are easily recognisable by their striking yellow and black striped necks, setting them apart from other turtle species. Additionally, Reeves turtles are popular as pets due to their small size and relatively easy care requirements. Reeves Turtles… Read more »
Jewelled Lizard Care Guide
A large and colourful lizard originating in Europe. The Jewelled lizard is also known as the Eyed lizard or the Occelated lizard.Males and Females are visibly similar in colour however females will have a generally muted colour compared to males. With time, patience and gentle handling, Jewelled Lizards can become very tame, similar to a… Read more »
Axolotl Care Guide
Axolotl are beautiful and interesting species of amphibian, occurring in the wild in only 2 still water lakes in Mexico. Very popular pet. Axolotl require a large tank with some decoration for hiding spots. They are keen feeders and enjoy a mixed diet of pellets, worms, shrimp, krill and other foods. Available in a wide… Read more »