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African Lovebirds Breed: African LovebirdsTemperament: active, noisyMaintenance: lowCost: $25-$200Lifespan: 10-15 yearsRecommended for: anyone History Lovebirds acquired their name because of their fondness for sitting in pairs while preening...

Australia's Oldest Cocky: Qantas Amazing Australia 'Cocky' is a 76 year old sulphur crested cockatoo, who has grown up with a human family of six siblings and shows no signs of slowing down. Cocky came to the...

Australian FinchesBreed: Australian FinchesTemperament: Active, independentMaintenance: LowLifespan: 5-7 yearsCost: $15 (Zebra pair); $70 (Gouldian pair)Recommended for: Novice to experienced birdkeepers HistoryThe Australian Finch belongs to the family...

Budgies Breed: Exhibition BudgerigarTemperament: BrightCost: $40-$500Lifespan: 9-10 yearsRecommended for: Enthusiasts, childrenMaintenance: Medium Comparing the exhibition budgerigar with most pet budgies is like comparing a Cessna with the...

Breed: Chinese Silkie ChickenTemperament: docile, easy to handleCost: $20 - $120 eachLifespan: 9 yearsMaintenance: lowIdeal owner: great for kids, novices and fowl enthusiasts HistoryChinese Silkies are believed to have originated in Asia, although despite the name, it is...

Cochin ChickensBreed: Cochins (pronounced 'coach-ins')Temperament: docile, gentleCost: $150.00Maintenance: low-mediumLifespan: 8-10 yearsRecommended for: breeders and families History Cochins (pronounced 'coach-ins') are thought to have been developed in the Shanghai district of China more than...

CockatielsBreed: CockatielTemperament: usually affectionate, individuals can varyCost: from $20-$100 for pets, more for show qualityLifespan: 15 yearsRecommended for: beginners and familiesMaintenance: medium AppearanceCockatiels are small to medium sized native parrots (slightly larger than...

Cockatiels Breed: Cockatiel, hand raisedTemperament: usually affectionate, individuals can varyCost: from $20-$200 for petsLifespan: up to 30 years Maintenance: mediumRecommended for:...

Breed: Cross-bred chickensTemperament:manageable, quietCost: $9.50 - $15.00Lifespan: 2 -10 yearsMaintenance: low-medium (depending on numbers)Recommended for: Home-grown enthusiasts History Many people...

Breed: Pekin, Saxony, Indian Runner ducksTemperament: Pekin and Saxony: friendly, placid. Indian Runner: excitable, timidCost: from $20Lifespan: 7-10 years Maintenance: mediumRecommended for: hobbyists, fenced...