FEATURE


Total Chicks to independence


7 6


20 20 22 21 21 20


137 Male


4 3


13 9


10 8


14 10 71


Female


3 3 7


11 12 13 7


10 66


Madagascars are delightful, quiet, inoffensive little birds. I have found their reputation regarding temperament and breeding to be undeserved if you are prepared to give them a bit of time and effort.


Notes: Dry Seed Mix:


“Australian Grass Parakeet and Lovebird Mix”* This proprietary mix is diluted 50:50 with plain canary. “Conditioning Canary and British Finch”* This tonic seed mix is offered sparingly 2 – 3 times a week.


Softfood Mix:


1 part grated carrot 1 part finely chopped spinach 1 part finely chopped chicory 1/3 part wheatgerm 1 – 2 parts EMP 1 hardboiled egg


All mixed to a crumbly consistency with a sprinkling of Birdcare Company Daily Essentials 3.


Sprouted Seed Mix: 6 parts “Germination/Soak Seed”* 1 part Small Sunflower 1 part Mung Beans


Soaked 24 hours in water with Aviciens. Rinsed thoroughly (do not drain). 12 hours in propagator. Rinse again. Stir into softfood mix and serve!


Grit Mix:


1 part fine mineral grit 1 part fine oystershell 1 part (or what is available) crushed baked eggshells. Cuttlefish bone available separately


*These mixes from Albert E James & Son Ltd “Country


Wide” range of bird mixtures (Tel: 01275 463496) Cage Litter: “Easibed” stable litter. Available from equine and pet supplies stockists.


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