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Hand Raised Eclectus Parrots
Meet Parrot Haven’s latest baby boy ‘Jasper’, baby of gorgeous Cletus and Peggy Sue.
ABOUT US
All our babies are raised in a loving family environment, spoon fed and they spend hours socialising and playing with us. We raise only babies born here at Parrot Haven (we are a closed aviary, we do not take in other breeders eclectus babies and raise as our own) and all of our breeding birds have been chosen for their gorgeous natures and temperaments that they pass onto their babies.
Our website and blog is filled with a great deal of information about these magnificent parrots so please take the time to read through my articles as becoming a parrot owner is a lifelong commitment and we only sell to the very best homes.
We have our own forum dedicated to Eclectus lovers and we welcome new members, its a great place to meet other Parrot Haven baby owners, chat about what its like to own an Eclectus Parrot and see our Testimonial Page on our website to hear our success stories.
We offer full follow up service for our babies
Feel confident in buying an eclectus from the Top Eclectus Parrot Breeder in Australia.
Hand Raised Eclectus
Here at Parrot Haven we specialise in gorgeous hand raised Eclectus Parrots
We have over 11 years experience specialising solely in Eclectus Parrots and take great pride in selling only the very best hand raised Eclectus available.
ABOUT US
All our babies are raised in a loving family environment, spoon fed and they spend hours socialising and playing with us. We raise only babies born here at Parrot Haven (we are a closed aviary, we do not take in other breeders eclectus babies and raise as our own) and all of our breeding birds have been chosen for their gorgeous natures and temperaments that they pass onto their babies.
Hand Tamed Eclectus Parrots
Here at Parrot Haven we specialise in gorgeous hand raised Eclectus Parrots
We have over 11 years experience specialising solely in Eclectus Parrots and take great pride in selling only the very best hand raised Eclectus available.
More babies keeping us busy here at Parrot Haven
Meet Wendy’s gorgeous little girl named ‘Bug’
Eclectus Parrots from a reputable breeder
Here at Parrot Haven we specialise in gorgeous hand raised Eclectus Parrots
We have over 11 years experience specialising solely in Eclectus Parrots and take great pride in selling only the very best hand raised Eclectus available.
ABOUT US
All our babies are raised in a loving family environment, spoon fed and they spend hours socialising and playing with us. We raise only babies born here at Parrot Haven (we are a closed aviary, we do not take in other breeders eclectus babies and raise as our own) and all of our breeding birds have been chosen for their gorgeous natures and temperaments that they pass onto their babies.
Our website and blog is filled with a great deal of information about these magnificent parrots so please take the time to read through my articles as becoming a parrot owner is a lifelong commitment and we only sell to the very best homes.
We have our own forum dedicated to Eclectus lovers and we welcome new members, its a great place to meet other Parrot Haven baby owners, chat about what its like to own an Eclectus Parrot and see our Testimonial Page on our website to hear our success stories.
We offer full follow up service for our babies
Feel confident in buying an eclectus from the Top Eclectus Parrot Breeder in Australia.
Hand Raised Eclectus
Here at Parrot Haven we specialise in gorgeous hand raised Eclectus Parrots
With over 11 years experience specialising solely in Eclectus Parrots we take great pride in selling only the very best hand raised Eclectus available.
We pride ourselves on raising the most confident, healthy and happy companion Eclectus possible. We have been breeding Eclectus for over a decade and have carefully chosen our eccy pairs for their personality and temperament which is passed on to their babies. We take great pride and care in matching each of our babies with their perfect owners getting to know our clients before we choose their perfect feathered kid.
Take a look at our forum to see more photos of our Parrot Haven babies and learn what it is like to share your lives with these amazing parrots. If you are interested in becoming a Parrot Haven baby owner, feel free to email me and we can arrange a time to chat: info@18.218.225.189
Hand Raised Pet Eclectus Parrots
Here at Parrot Haven we specialise in gorgeous hand raised Eclectus Parrots
With over 11 years experience specialising solely in Eclectus Parrots we take great pride in selling only the very best hand raised Eclectus available.
We pride ourselves on raising the most confident, healthy and happy companion Eclectus possible. We have been breeding Eclectus for over a decade and have carefully chosen our eccy pairs for their personality and temperament which is passed on to their babies. We take great pride and care in matching each of our babies with their perfect owners getting to know our clients before we choose their perfect feathered kid.
Take a look at our forum to see more photos of our Parrot Haven babies and learn what it is like to share your lives with these amazing parrots. If you are interested in becoming a Parrot Haven baby owner, feel free to email me and we can arrange a time to chat: info@18.218.225.189
Eclectus Parrots
Today we would like to share with you some photos of the very gorgeous and very spoilt Jellybean. Jelly is of course a Parrot Haven Eclectus and has his human slaves wrapped around his gorgeous wings.
He has his own massive outdoor flight, endless supply of toys, treats and even his own webcam set up 24 hours a day so you can watch all his antics. Jellybean is a Cletus and Peggy-Sue baby and just like all Cletus kids he is full of confidence, very outgoing and a serious little snuggle bug !
- King Jellybean in his gorgeous outdoor flight
Here at Parrot Haven we pride ourselves on raising the most confident, healthy and happy companion Eclectus possible.
We have been breeding Eclectus for over a decade and have carefully chosen our eccy pairs for their personality and temperament which is passed on to their babies. We take great pride and care in matching each of our babies with their perfect owners getting to know our clients before we choose their perfect feathered kid.
- Romping through the flowers
Take a look at our forum to see more photos of our Parrot Haven babies and learn what it is like to share your lives with these amazing parrots.
Heavy metal poisoning in parrots
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Heavy Metal Poisoning is a silent killer, over the years I have received many calls from people whose parrot has mysteriously passed away leaving the owner (and sometimes even the vet) baffled. Upon questioning the owner about their parrots symptoms, I have discovered that their baby actually died from heavy metal poisoning.
One owner had recently purchased a new toy for their parrot, believing that the toys sold at pet stores are safe, they didn’t give it a second thought when hanging it in their parrots cage. That night their beloved male eccy passed away shocking and devastating the owners when they went to get him out of his cage in morning.
Usually what happens is our ever inquisitive parrots investigated their new toy, chewing and exploring them only to accidentally ingest a small particle of heavy metal. It only takes the smallest flake of metal to cause serious issues with our birds and unless medical advice is sought immediately, the consequences can be devastating.
Sadly, so many people have no idea that the toys they hang in their parrots cage have the potential to poison them fatally. Bells, metal housings surrounding some toys, metal parts, chains and even cage latches can all be made from heavy metal and when chewed can kill our parrots in a matter of hours.
Be wary of rope toys, the rope can be chewed by our kids exposing the metal underneath and this can rust or oxidise if exposed to the elements. The particles from this can make their way onto the rope or be chewed directly off the metal potentially leading to heavy metal poisoning.
The following metals are the killers:
- Brass
- Zinc
- Copper
- Lead
- Aluminum
- Rust from oxidised metals
Heavy Metal Poisoning must always be taken very seriously. It only takes the smallest amount of metal to poison your parrot, symptoms may occur quickly and if left untreated, death is assured.
The main symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning or H.M.P are:
- Abnormal Droppings – bright green or blood colour
- Lethargy
- Shallow respiration – their tail will bob up and down with each breath
- Regurgitation
- Weakness
- Falling of perch
- Dizziness, unable to stand up, can’t walk, stand or fly
- Diarrhoea
- Sudden feather picking, irritated behaviour
- Fluffing up their feathers to retain body heat.
- Head tilting abnormally
- Increased thirst
- Increased defecating
If your bird starts exhibiting any of the above symptoms, you need to get it to a vet as quickly as possible. It’s not worth waiting to “see how everything goes” as many birds die needlessly because their owners were hesitant to take their baby to the vet.
Playing it safe
We can help keep our kids heavy metal free by adding the following chelating agents to their diet:
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Coriander (fresh)
- Chinese Parsley (fresh)
- Brazil nuts
- Pumpkin seeds or Pipitas – helps remove zinc and magnesium
- Sunflower seeds – not too many
Adding these foods on a regular basis can help flush out any toxins that may have built up in our kids systems and it also helps to keep their liver and kidneys in tip top shape.
Prevention is the key, as caring parrot slaves we need to religiously check our birds environment and our own home for any signs of dangerous metals that may harm our precious kids. Heavy metal poisoning kills yet is so easily preventable, be pro active, double check everything and in doing so you are saving yourself from the potential loss of your precious parrot.