Successful breeding involves more than putting two compatible birds together and providing a nest. It requires the breeder to observe carefully, recognize changes and decide when assistance is necessary. One of the most difficult skills to develop is knowing when to leave a pair to settle and when waiting could put a bird, egg or chick at risk. Too much

Founded on Johan Stals’s animal nutrition expertise and practical experience breeding macaws and other birds, Stals Voere continues to supply specialised bird feeds, breeding supplements and hand-rearing formulas through its South African distribution network.

A parrot’s food choices involve more than flavour. Taste, smell, touch, appearance and previous experience can all contribute to whether it accepts something new.

PASA Expo 2026 was more than a programme of presentations. It was a day of shared knowledge, new friendships and renewed confidence in what Southern African aviculture can achieve when we come together.

Handrearing begins long before the first feed. Understanding a pair’s behaviour, an egg’s development and the circumstances of the hatch can help breeders make better decisions for both parents and chicks.

We are seeking canaries that have died of natural causes, including during the breeding process, from illness, or of old age. Birds of any age or variety are welcome. Although we are based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, we can arrange collections from across South Africa. The birds will be entrusted to a professional taxidermist and respectfully preserved for a