Hi Everybody,
We have had good success growing a range of plants with several parrot species, including Macaws, Conures, Budgies and other Aust parrots. We have avoided using woody plants and rely on soft and herbaceous species to colonise the exhibits. Height is provided by perches and climbers are encouraged to grow up into these branches. The addition of browse and moving perches around the aviaries helps prevent graze lines from appearing. We have piled light branches over some plants, allowing the plants to grow while the branches offered some protection. We lost many plants to feet and having our husbandry colleagues on side was essential.
Some exhibits have been planted 3-4 times over a 3 year period, but we are now starting to have some results.
If more info is required contact me directly.
Cheers,
Colin Knight
Horticulture Specialist
Melbourne Zoo
PO Box 74 Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Phone 61 3 92859309
Fax 61 3 92859367
Mobile 0439653528
Melbourne Zoo
PO Box 74 Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Phone 61 3 92859309
Fax 61 3 92859367
Mobile 0439653528
-----Original Message-----Does anyone know of any type of plants that Lorikeet parrots will
From: rangetony [mailto:rangetony@...]
Sent: Saturday, 15 July 2006 4:17 AM
To: AZH@...
Subject: [AZH] Lorikeet Aviary Plantings
leave alone? Perferably plants hardy to zones 5-6. Quit
laughing..........wishful, hopeful thinking!
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