![]() ![]() The defence of the breeding territory commences with singing and repeated tail shaking. Courting males call loudly, nod the head, show a trembling of the slightly dropping wings, and fan the tail feathers. Social preening, feeding of the female by the male outside the breeding season as well. In addition to the vegetables, there is either pasta or rice which are also very appreciated by these parakeets. Ideal vegetables for these birds are broccoli, squash, cauliflower, corn, frozen mixed vegetables, apples, or oranges. Vegetables, millet, additional vitamins and cuttlebone will offer a wider range of nutrients which are necessary for the healthy growing of these birds. If provided with a large space red rumps can live well with other birds of same size but however they have the tendency to attack any weaker or sick birds in their colonies.Īs with all other parakeets a seed diet is not sufficient for the proper care of the red rumps. Since these parakeets do not do any damage to wheat fields and are therefore popular with the farmers as well, people hang up nest boxes for them. It is not uncommon to see red rumps nesting in tall chimneys or near houses. Red rumps in Australia have accustomed themselves to civilisation. Red rumps produce a nice sound consisting of a two noted whistle, a soft, not unpleasant chattering and a louder chatter when tussling. I have only encountered few mutations here in Malta, with opaline and yellow mutations being the most found on our market. As we will see below the prices for each mutation varies enormously. Nowadays many mutations have been achieved by breeders and red rumps come in a myriad of colours. They have been widely exported in the past but now, as with all other Australian parakeets, it is illegal to export wild species. They are also relatively inexpensive parakeets going for about Lm 25 per pair. From my experience, I have learned that Red Rumps are extremely intelligent and will make very good pet companions. Although it is not the most popular bird in local aviculture, this bird is exceptionally beautiful and its bright colours will delight any aviary or bird room. I must say that this parakeet is slowly growing popular amongst Maltese breeders. ![]()
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