We are in the first days of March, we left behind a very dry February with temperatures above the norm for the period, this inhibited the breeding preparation phase, in fact observing the spawners we could see the females on the ground and ready to breed, but the lack of rain and humidity greatly slowed this phase.

Early February, temperatures are still low, our spawners have been on artificial photoperiod for a month already, the fruit-based feeding protocol continues, but we are approaching breeding and dietary requirements change again , a support with the supplement “Reproduction“ from the turdus specialist line based on vitamins E,B vitamins, carneitin and arginine stimulate sperm production and courtship activity of males increasing fertility.

We have long since entered the depths of winter, the days are cold, and the calorie consumption of breeding stock is constantly changing according to the temperatures as well; we can notice this because they tend to feed more. This need is due to the increased demand for carbohydrates and sugars, which help the complex physiological mechanism of ‘ homeothermia, or the process of regulating body temperature.

I have been breeding turdids for about 20 years the intent of this small journal is to share my ornithological experiences with you. In addition to being of interest to future breeders who frequently find themselves asking me for advice on breeding management, it may engage hunting enthusiasts and naturalists to learn more about these beautiful winged creatures.

It is now the middle of January, as the breeders continue to enforce hierarchies within the aviaries in the colony, I am preparing the insects (in this case, mealworms) for the cooked and frozen food protocol.

We are in January, the days are cold, the skies clear, the pairs already formed in October have had time to create hierarchies in the aviaries in the colony and taken possession of territories in the fixed pairs.