Nesting Boxes

I purchased two nest boxes from the Nowra bird sale. They include inspection holes and climbing structures. The more upright one was specifically a Ringneck box and I have chosen to use the L shaped box for my Princess Parrots.

I have filled each with one third of saw dust.

The Ringnecks boxs dimensions are 45cm high x 25cm length x 25cm width.

The Princess Parrots boxs dimensions are 40cm high x 40cm length x 20cm width.


I introduced both boxes on the 24th July. My female Indian Ringneck has already started working the box.

Bourke / Scarlet Chested Parrots

I added four boxes mid August, three standard budgies size and one much larger box I have used for my Ringnecked parrots in the past. My reliable Bourke female chose the larger box and she is now sitting on at least one egg.

I filled each box with saw dust (I got a bail for $13 from pet food supplier) just under the entry and the bigger box I filled a third full. Some of the saw dust is now on the floor of the aviary as the birds have adjusted the boxes to there liking.

New Aviary

I have added a second aviary to my backyard. I was lucky enough to pick it up for free and apart from a little rust and few minor repairs it was very good pick up.

I use the new aviary to house my Scarlet Chested Parrots and my Bourke Parrots. I have added another pair Bourke parrots after yet another unhatched clutch of eggs by the Bourke hen. The new pair includes a normal coloured male and Rosa coloured female. Unfortunately the recent colder weather claimed my male Scarlet Chested Parrot, I'm not sure how old he was but I believe they should live roughly 12 years. I'm trying to get another male soon before we get too far into breeding season.