Bird Mating

Appropriate age ranges for bird breeding:

1. Female Birds: First breeding between 8-12 months
2. Male Birds: Can start breeding between 6-10 months
3. Large Species: Later breeding age recommended
4. Small Species: Can breed at earlier age
5. Health Check: Veterinarian approval required
6. Maximum Age: Breeding up to 5-6 years old

Tests that should be done before bird breeding:

• General Health Exam: Complete physical examination
• Psittacosis Test: Bird disease screening
• Genetic Tests: Hereditary disease screening
• Blood Tests: Biochemical and hematological tests
• Reproductive System: Reproductive organ examination
• Parasite Control: Internal and external parasite screening

Steps of the bird breeding process:

1. Initial Meeting: Meeting and agreement between owners
2. Health Check: Health tests for both birds
3. Cage Preparation: Breeding cage and environment
4. Breeding Day: Determining appropriate time and place
5. Egg Tracking: Female bird's egg process
6. Chick Care: Post-hatching care plan

Bird breeding costs:

• Health Tests: $30-80 range
• Breeding Fee: $50-200 range
• Veterinary Check: $10-30 range
• Cage Expenses: $20-50 range
• Chick Care: $30-80 range
• Total Cost: $140-440 range

What should be included in a bird breeding agreement:

1. Party Information: Identity information of owners
2. Bird Information: Species, age, health status
3. Financial Terms: Fee and payment method
4. Chick Rights: Chick distribution and rights
5. Responsibilities: Responsibilities of both parties
6. Cancellation Terms: Agreement cancellation conditions