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Begely & Bernie Begely Jr & Ruby

These are our Eastern Rosella pairs. Begely Jr is the son of Begely and he and Ruby are both young and not quite old enough to have babies yet. Begely and Bernie are working the box and we are looking forward to babies from them soon.

Eastern Rosella Care

The Eastern Rosella is an active bird and a very skillful flyer. They love to play, climb, and chew. Though they are not great talkers they can be quite vocal. They are also very hardy, very resistant to disease, and are not difficult to feed and care for. They are friendly to people and like lots of attention and handling. Both males and females make equally good pets. Rosellas are not loud so are good for people in apartments and homes where a loud bird would disturb neighbors. Their whistles and beeps are quite and pleasant to listen to.

Eastern Rosellas live span in average is between 15 and 20 years, but there have been examples where rosellas have been known to live 30 years or more. Rosellas make excellent pets when they are hand-raised. However, you will need to spend a lot of time with them or they will become wild again. They can be quite devoted to their owners and will travel around on shoulders or arms, although they usually don't like petting and cuddling. They are not noted for their talking ability, but many can learn to say a word or two. Eastern rosellas have a pleasant whistle and can be taught to whistle tunes from beginning to end. They are the most colorful species of parrot.

Housing:

Rosellas require spacious cages because they indulge in frequent wing-flapping. When choosing a cage, keep in mind that width is more beneficial than height. Birds must be able to spread their wings and still have room for their toys. Your rosella's cage should be at least 18 inches by 18 inches by 22 inches high. They also enjoy wood toys to satisfy their chewing instincts. Place the cage where it will be away from harmful fumes and drafts. Keep the cage well ventilated and have good lighting. To provide you pet with a sense of security, you can cover the cage at night.

You will need dishes for food, water, treats, and grit. Also provide two perches starting at 1/2" (12 mm) for the smallest parakeets, with larger diameters for larger birds. Perches can be round or square as well as various sized fruit tree branches. Natural perches from willow, poplar and fruit trees are good for the bird's feet and for it's beak. The gnawing it will do on the perches will also alleviate your pet's boredom. Place one perch up high for roosting and one low by the food, water, and grit dishes.

Diet:

A good Rosella diet should consist of canary seed, a mixture of millets, sunflower and safflower. Most people will use a Cockatiel seed mix with added Canary seed. They also enjoy fresh fruits & veggies such as apples, blackberries, oranges, cucumbers, sweet potato and mango. Fresh veggies and boiled egg can also be offered. Sprout seeds are a great way to provide a nutritional snack for your Rosella. You should also avoid alcohol, avocado, caffeine, chocolate, rhubarb leaves and anything high in sugar, fat, or salt. Always have a cuttlebone or mineral block available.

Toys:

Exercise and play are important activities for the physical well being and psychological health of your parakeet. Being designed for long distance flying, Rosellas love to fly! If you keep your Rosella in a cage, you should let it out to fly a couple of times each day. They also love to climb and chew! Natural perches and fresh twigs from willow, elder, poplar, chestnut, linden, hawthorn, and fruit trees work well for this, as does knotted hemp rope. Provide your parakeet with lots of activities! Other playthings they will enjoy are climbing ropes, wooden ladders, chains, bells, parrot swings, and wooden or other bird safe toys.

Bathing:

Rosellas love to bath and enjoy both a bowl of water they can splash around in as well as misting from a spray bottle. Bathing is very important to these guys and they should be misted at least daily and aloud to bathe as often as possible.

Handling:

Make sure you hold your Rosella gently, do not squeeze or poke. Let them climb on you and sit on your head if they like. When taking them from their cage, be sure to hold them firmly around their bodies and and make sure you don't bump their heads or beaks. Stroke them gently with the direction of their feathers and even scratch them gingerly around their body. If you want your bird to stay tame, you need to handle them at least once a day.


Home About Us The Parents Cockatiels Green Cheek Conures Peach Face Lovebirds Fischer Lovebirds Black Mask Lovebirds-Blue Senegal Sun Conure Quakers Eastern Rosella Gallery Available Babies Available Breeders Health Guarantee Buying & Shipping Info Contact Info	Eastern Rosella Begely & Bernie Begely Jr & Ruby These are our Eastern Rosella pairs. Begely Jr is the son of Begely and he and Ruby are both young and not quite old enough to have babies yet. Begely and Bernie are working the box and we are looking forward to babies from them soon. Eastern Rosella Care The Eastern Rosella is an active bird and a very skillful flyer. They love to play, climb, and chew. Though they are not great talkers they can be quite vocal. They are also very hardy, very resistant to disease, and are not difficult to feed and care for. They are friendly to people and like lots of attention and handling. Both males and females make equally good pets. Rosellas are not loud so are good for people in apartments and homes where a loud bird would disturb neighbors. Their whistles and beeps are quite and pleasant to listen to. Eastern Rosellas live span in average is between 15 and 20 years, but there have been examples where rosellas have been known to live 30 years or more. Rosellas make excellent pets when they are hand-raised. However, you will need to spend a lot of time with them or they will become wild again. They can be quite devoted to their owners and will travel around on shoulders or arms, although they usually don't like petting and cuddling. They are not noted for their talking ability, but many can learn to say a word or two. Eastern rosellas have a pleasant whistle and can be taught to whistle tunes from beginning to end. They are the most colorful species of parrot. Housing: Rosellas require spacious cages because they indulge in frequent wing-flapping. When choosing a cage, keep in mind that width is more beneficial than height. Birds must be able to spread their wings and still have room for their toys. Your rosella's cage should be at least 18 inches by 18 inches by 22 inches high. They also enjoy wood toys to satisfy their chewing instincts. Place the cage where it will be away from harmful fumes and drafts. Keep the cage well ventilated and have good lighting. To provide you pet with a sense of security, you can cover the cage at night. You will need dishes for food, water, treats, and grit. Also provide two perches starting at 1/2" (12 mm) for the smallest parakeets, with larger diameters for larger birds. Perches can be round or square as well as various sized fruit tree branches. Natural perches from willow, poplar and fruit trees are good for the bird's feet and for it's beak. The gnawing it will do on the perches will also alleviate your pet's boredom. Place one perch up high for roosting and one low by the food, water, and grit dishes. Diet: A good Rosella diet should consist of canary seed, a mixture of millets, sunflower and safflower. Most people will use a Cockatiel seed mix with added Canary seed. They also enjoy fresh fruits & veggies such as apples, blackberries, oranges, cucumbers, sweet potato and mango. Fresh veggies and boiled egg can also be offered. Sprout seeds are a great way to provide a nutritional snack for your Rosella. You should also avoid alcohol, avocado, caffeine, chocolate, rhubarb leaves and anything high in sugar, fat, or salt. Always have a cuttlebone or mineral block available. Toys: Exercise and play are important activities for the physical well being and psychological health of your parakeet. Being designed for long distance flying, Rosellas love to fly! If you keep your Rosella in a cage, you should let it out to fly a couple of times each day. They also love to climb and chew! Natural perches and fresh twigs from willow, elder, poplar, chestnut, linden, hawthorn, and fruit trees work well for this, as does knotted hemp rope. Provide your parakeet with lots of activities! Other playthings they will enjoy are climbing ropes, wooden ladders, chains, bells, parrot swings, and wooden or other bird safe toys. Bathing: Rosellas love to bath and enjoy both a bowl of water they can splash around in as well as misting from a spray bottle. Bathing is very important to these guys and they should be misted at least daily and aloud to bathe as often as possible. Handling: Make sure you hold your Rosella gently, do not squeeze or poke. Let them climb on you and sit on your head if they like. When taking them from their cage, be sure to hold them firmly around their bodies and and make sure you don't bump their heads or beaks. Stroke them gently with the direction of their feathers and even scratch them gingerly around their body. If you want your bird to stay tame, you need to handle them at least once a day.
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