Posts by mr.mc.

I'm sorry, but there is something here that is just not true. According to recent studies -when used as a supplement-  honey, and bee pollen are VERY good for parrots (particularly Lories, and Lorikeets)!

Well done 

Quote: Originally Posted by 29PalmsRanch      Remember, the animals will graze all day long and will CHOW on alfalfa pastures.  We plant our pastures with both alfalfa and whatever season...

True enough; that IS a bit big of a question.  Lets talk feeding then.  What are the differences in their dietary needs? 

I have been researching ratite farming for several years now, and I have officially decided that I'm ready to start. At the moment, we just raise chickens, and grow alfalfa (which I hear is quite good for ostriches & rhea), but...

I'm actually planing on getting some rhea this year.   Its gonna be awesome! 

Quote: Originally Posted by Flowerchik  I just brought home my 4mth old CAG Zeke. Okay trainers what are your opinions on bonding with a bird? I tend to be more of a hands off let the animal come to me when they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Avianman  I know, who isn't, right?  :)   I raise chickens, but I was also a lead bird trainer for Carvalho's Friends of a Feather and was contracted by Sea World and...

I have always liked macaws better than 'Toos but this has been a wonderful adventure so far! 

Yes, they do bond with each other, but they will also develop STRONG bonds with there owners. They are parrots after all.. (Trust me on this one, as many of you know, I am a Bird trainer )