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Linnies
We raise Lineolated parrots also known fondly as "Linnies" Let me tell you about linnies.

Like all parrots Lineolated Parakeets are excellent climbers.
That is made possible by his beak as a climbing assistance as well as his parrot-characteristic feet with a relatively short leg.

 Two of the four toes point to front (the second and third toe), both outer toes (i.e. the first and the fourth) point backwards. That "climbing foot" indicates an originally arboricolous (tree-living) way of living (Lantermann 1999.) 

You can conclude easily from his "climbing talent", that the wild Lineolated Parakeets primarily still lingers in trees. Some people say, he is lazy of flying. In fact, he prefers to cover distance climbing than flying when he's got the choice. Thereby, he clambers the most scarped branches and exercises head first on ropes and wobbly scaffoldings.

The position of the bird is stabilized by grasping further above with one foot and the other lower.

Lineolated Parakeets prefer a horizontal posture, so the climbing tours look somewhat complicated and acrobatically. Often he pauses for a moment and has a look around, then continues his way.
Also very typical for the Lineolated Parakeet is their ducked, horizontal posture while walking or sitting. You can observe that quite often during the day, it seems to be their favorite position

He can move upwards as well as downwards, which is not usual for parrots, on the aviary grid to reach his destination.

 Climbing upwards he also often uses his beak as a "third foot", downwards rarely. Usually the feet of the climbing bird, which uses his beak, aren't side by side. 

They love the cozy tents to snuggle into. If allowed to move freely in your home, they will often find some snuggly places within blankets and cushions. don't sit on your bird.  They are kind and gentle and rarely nip making them the perfect pet.  Their little beaks and face shape make me think of a Bourke.  Because we are a small family-based aviary, we are not raising a huge number of babies. All water given to birds for drinking, as well as water used for misting, soaking or bathing must be 100% free of chlorine and heavy metals. (Not all home water filtration systems remove 100% of the chlorine and heavy metals from tap water, so check your system's specifications before using it to filter water for your pet.) We recommend that you use unflavored bottled drinking water or bottled natural spring water and never untreated tap water. Do not use distilled water, which can cause severe medical problems, since it lacks minerals that are essential to important body functions.

creating a website seemed like a good idea so  I tried to design a it, and failed. I guess I am better at raising birds, Being a stay at home mom, I assigned my husband, Ken, the webmaster. This first page is mine, and the rest is from the expert!

We have been fortunate to have beautiful and sometimes rare unexpected colors.  We take great pride in offering our bird at the best price possible along with tender loving care including We feed our birds the best quality food and care for their well being.  

  Our birds are raised in our home and come from unrelated pairs.  We never cross breed related pairs as to avoid any deformities.  Linnies, Bourkes and Lovebirds make wonderful family-friendly pets.  Our birds do not go to their new homes until they are weaned properly.  Both Mamma and Daddy live with us.

  We do have a sales contract that assures the best for birds as well as the buyer/seller.   We take requests to have our birds shipped on an individual basis.  Our priority is always for the safety and welfare of our birds.  

   We hope and pray that the buyer that request airline transportation is a responsible buyer as well.  I am always available to help and assist you with advice after the sale of a birds.  A certificate of lineage is available for a new owner upon request for an additional charge.  

Native To: Australia Adult Size: 7-9 inches, 50 grams Reaches Maturity: 1 year, or less Lifespan: 12-15 years

Characteristics: This small, beautiful bird is also referred to as one of the “grass parakeets,” because it tends to spend time on the ground in the tall grass rather than in the air. Although less active than other parrots, it’s smart and affectionate and will bond with its human companion. Its friendly nature, along with its colorful plumage and soft, tinkling call, make it a good choice for anyone seeking a quiet and devoted pet parrot. However, it is not a parrot that anyone should expect to talk. the friendly Bourke’s Parakeet will enjoy having her cage placed in an area where there is family activity. However, the cage should also offer enough privacy to provide the bird with a sense of security. So, rather than being located directly in the path of heavy household traffic, the cage should be positioned in an alcove or area that has a wall on one or two sides of the cage. As a good rule of thumb, no family member should be able to walk all the way around the cage. If there is a lot of night-time activity in the room that houses the cage, such as a TV going after 9 pm, the Bourke’s Parakeet should be provided with a small sleeping cage in another, quieter room. Another alternative is to have a cage on wheels, so it can be moved to a quiet area at night. It is critically important that the bird be provided with at least 10-12 hours of quiet undisturbed sleep time each night. The cage can be covered at night. This cover should be washed weekly, since it will accumulate feather dust. A Bourke’s Parakeet’s cage should never be placed in the kitchen, since fumes from cooking can prove fatal. The cage should also never be placed in direct sunlight or draft. Flying is the main source of activity and stimulation for Bourke’s Parakeets, so toys are less essential for this little bird than they are for most other avian pets. However, a Bourke’s cage should still contain a good selection of appropriately sized toys. Most Bourke’s Parakeets tend to enjoy avian swings. All water given to birds for drinking, as well as water used for misting, soaking or bathing must be 100% free of chlorine and heavy metals. (Not all home water filtration systems remove 100% of the chlorine and heavy metals from tap water, so check your system's specifications before using it to filter water for your pet.) We recommend that you use unflavored bottled drinking water or bottled natural spring water and never untreated tap water. Do not use distilled water, which can cause severe medical problems, since it lacks minerals that are essential to important body functions. Overall, male Bourke’s Parakeets tend to be more brightly colored than females, particularly in the frontal band. Males have a blue frontal band that is highly noticeable compared to females, who have reduced or absent frontal bands. Males are also generally larger in size than females. Be Careful! Avocado pits, raw onions, salty snacks like chips or pretzels, chocolate, sugary treats like candy, alcohol, and rhubarb are toxic to birds, so they should never be fed to an avian pet. Seeds in most fruits and vegetables, with the exception of melons and squashes, can also be toxic. So seeds should be removed from produce before it is offered to a pet bird.

Our birds prices: 

Linnies:

green: $150.00

Aqua: $175.00

Turquoise: 200.00

Cobalt: $200.00

Mauve: $225.00

Lutino: $250.00

Cremino: $275.00

Bourkes:

Rosie: $125.00

Normal: $100.00

Lutino:t/b/d

Rubino:t/b/d

to be determined at a later

time.