Brahmas came to the United States from Asia in 1846. They reached England in 1853 when Queen Victoria was presented with a quill pen made from a Brahma feather. Brahmas were then known for their excellent laying characteristics, but breeding for color has reduced these abilities. Brahmas come in light, dark, buff and partridge. They […]
Where does the Cockatiel come from? The Cockatiel is native to inland Australia. It inhabits the wetlands and bush. As Australia does not allow the export of native wildlife, Cockatiels are bred in captivity. What does the Cockatiel look like? The Cockatiel is kin to the Cockatoo, but smaller. The Cockatiel’s yellow crest is erect […]
Where is the African Grey Parrot from? As the name implies, the African Grey Parrot is from the rainforest of West and Central Africa. The ancient Egyptians were known to keep them as pets. Later the Greeks and Romans did as well. There is the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey. They both […]
