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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...
Ancona Chooks BREED: Ancona TEMPERAMENT: Inclined to flightiness but can be tamed COST: $15 plus LIFESPAN: 8 years (3 years productive) RECOMMENDED FOR: Families & backyards In a few weeks the poultry spotlight...
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...
Chinese Silkie Chicken Breed: Chinese Silkie Chicken Temperament: docile, easy to handle Cost: $20 - $120 each Lifespan: 9 years Maintenance: low Ideal owner: great for kids, novices and fowl enthusiasts...
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:...
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Gardenias
Gardenias are the ideal choice for pots or garden beds, giving year-round glossy green foliage plus deliciously perfumed white flowers in spring and summer. Click here for more