Loriculus philippinensis regulus
The following notes are based on a mature female Loriculus philippinensis regulus, G-8 CUSI and her mate a mature male, G-22 CUSI. The primary aim in posting these notes is to hopefully make the data easily accessible where it was near impossible before, to benefit conservation efforts and aviculture.
Background: G-8 CUSI was bought by former owner from the black market and has been with him for 3 years (unconfirmed) until sold to another owner 05Nov06. Age undetermined. First owner was unable to breed her hence sold her. There was inital concern on G-8 CUSI's conditon since the original owner fed her mostly seeds and minimal fruit. G-22 CUSI is a wild caught specimen.
Subject: G-8 CUSI and mate G-22 CUSI (unconfirmed)
AVIARY/FLIGHT CONDITIONS:
Flight Dimensions: LWH 2.4m X .6m X 1.2m, 1 inch wire mesh, Ga. 16, partially shaded, suspended flight (1.4m from cemented floor). Double walled from other flights of same dimension.
Flight Orientation: West to East, Shaded portion at West end. Communal flight with four other Cusi’s (2 Males, 2 Females). Perches are of Tamarind branches 20-50cm diameter.
Nestbox Dimensions: LWH 230cm X 300cm X 300cm, 12cm plywood, L-Boot type, rear viewing window.
Nestbox Entrance Orientation: Towards North
Nestbox Substrate: Wood shavings, Kapok tree (Duldol) branches.
Feeding Regimen:
Daily: 6:00-7:00 AM Assorted Veggies, Wetmix (Separate plastic dishes, removed at afternoon feeding).
2:00-3:00 PM Fruits, Canary Mix (Separate plastic dishes, removed at morning feeding).
Weekly: Eucalyptus and/or Mulberry leaves and branches.
Occasional: Hibiscus and Coconut flowers, Assorted Palm Fruits, Corn on the Cob.
Diet:
Veggies: Cucumber, Tomatoes, Chilli peppers, Bell peppers, Rice, Mung bean sprouts.
Fruits: Bananas, Papaya, Apples, Pears, Mangoes, Indian Mangoes, Chico, Native Figs, Water Apple (Macopa/Tambis), Java Plum (Duhat/Lomboy).
Wet mix: Refer to recipe or email me at gastonaviaries@gmail.com
Others: Water sprinkler turned on regularly around noon during summer months or at tmperatures around 29-30’C. Feeding dishes cleaned daily, changed twice daily.
(Thanks for the advice and guidance of Pavel Hospodarsky, Tony Vaidl, Helena Zimova, Robert Hererra DVM, Joel Sarmiento)
