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Husbandry Guidelines for Common name: Musk Lorikeet Species name: Glossopsitta concinna Class: Aves Daisy Maria Kuc Date of Preparation: 18 November, 2010. Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond Certificate 3 Captive Animals, (1068). Lecturer: Graeme Phipps, Jackie Salkeld, Brad Walker Disclaimer This Husbandry Guidelines were produced by Daisy Maria Kuc at TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute, Richmond College, AUSTRALIA as part assessment for completion of Certificate III in Captive Animals, Course number 1068, RUV30204. Since the Husbandry Guidelines are the result of student project work, care should be taken in the interpretation of information therein, - in effect, all care taken but no responsibility is assumed for any loss or damage that may result from the use of these Guidelines .

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1 Husbandry Guidelines for Common name: Musk Lorikeet Species name: Glossopsitta concinna Class: Aves Daisy Maria Kuc Date of Preparation: 18 November, 2010. Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond Certificate 3 Captive Animals, (1068). Lecturer: Graeme Phipps, Jackie Salkeld, Brad Walker Disclaimer This Husbandry Guidelines were produced by Daisy Maria Kuc at TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute, Richmond College, AUSTRALIA as part assessment for completion of Certificate III in Captive Animals, Course number 1068, RUV30204. Since the Husbandry Guidelines are the result of student project work, care should be taken in the interpretation of information therein, - in effect, all care taken but no responsibility is assumed for any loss or damage that may result from the use of these Guidelines .

2 Husbandry Guidelines provide suggestions for captive management but should not be taken to imply that there is only one right way to manage a species in captivity. Husbandry Guidelines are utility documents rather than literature reviews, so must reflect the experiences of the compiler and those who have contributed via personal communications and through referencing to published material. Limitations include that the Husbandry Guidelines are created at AQF Certificate III level and that generally only English language literature is accessed. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS Occupational Health and safety risks with this species Glossopsitta concinna are Physical: Risks of bites from animals in care which should be acknowledged.

3 Health: Psittacosis (Zoonotic Disease) which is transferred to humans by inhalation of infected particles. Clinical signs include typical cold like symptoms. It severely affects the young, elderly and immuno-compromised. It essentially suppresses immune system. All details should be passed on to the physician when in contact with infected or previously unknown infected birds. Annual Cycle of Maintenance January February March April May June Maintenance* Breeding Season Finishes (Substrate Change) Perches* Worming (Substrate Change) Maintenance* Perches* Maintenance* (Substrate Change) Maintenance* Maintenance* July August September October November December (Substrate Change) Perches* Worming Breeding Seasons starts Refer to Section 10* Breeding Season Breeding Season (Substrate Change) Perches* Breeding Season Breeding Season Key Notes.

4 Breeding season Perches* = changed every 3 months plus any new furnishings (refer to in manual). (apply triggers and prepare nest boxes prior to breeding season, refer to ). Substrate change in the aviary should occur every 2 months (Exclude early months in the breeding season). Maintenance* = any maintenance within the exhibit including renovations or restorations should not occur in the months of the breeding season ( between August to January) but between February to June preferably. Worming is to be done 6 monthly if time and resources are limited, if this is not the case, a cytology swab to see what parasites are present (if any) followed by the appropriate treatment (refer to for more information).

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION .. 72 TAXONOMY .. NOMENCLATURE .. SUBSPECIES .. RECENT SYNONYMS .. OTHER COMMON NAMES .. 113 NATURAL HISTORY .. MORPHOMETRICS .. Mass And Basic Body Measurements .. Sexual Dimorphism .. Distinguishing Features .. DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT .. CONSERVATION STATUS .. LONGEVITY .. In the Wild .. In Captivity .. Techniques Used to Determine Age in Adults .. 164 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS .. EXHIBIT/ENCLOSURE DESIGN .. HOLDING AREA DESIGN .. SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS .. POSITION OF ENCLOSURES .. WEATHER PROTECTION .. TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS.

6 SUBSTRATE .. NESTBOXES AND/OR BEDDING MATERIAL .. ENCLOSURE FURNISHINGS .. 235 GENERAL Husbandry .. HYGIENE AND CLEANING .. RECORD KEEPING .. METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION .. ROUTINE DATA COLLECTION .. 266 FEEDING REQUIREMENTS .. DIET IN THE WILD .. CAPTIVE DIET .. SUPPLEMENTS .. PRESENTATION OF FOOD .. 307 HANDLING AND TRANSPORT .. TIMING OF CAPTURE AND HANDLING .. CATCHING BAGS .. CAPTURE AND RESTRAINT TECHNIQUES .. WEIGHING AND EXAMINATION .. RELEASE .. TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS .. Box Design .. Furnishings .. Water and Food .. Animals per Box.

7 Timing of Transportation .. Release from Box .. 398 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS .. DAILY HEALTH CHECKS .. DETAILED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION .. Chemical Restraint .. Physical Examination .. ROUTINE TREATMENTS .. KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS .. QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS .. 499 BEHAVIOUR .. ACTIVITY .. SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR .. REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR .. BATHING .. BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS .. SIGNS OF STRESS .. BEHAVIOURAL ENRICHMENT .. INTRODUCTIONS AND REMOVALS .. INTRASPECIFIC COMPATIBILITY .. INTERSPECIFIC COMPATIBILITY .. SUITABILITY TO CAPTIVITY .. 5310 BREEDING.

8 MATING SYSTEM .. EASE OF BREEDING .. REPRODUCTIVE CONDITION .. Females .. Males .. TECHNIQUES USED TO CONTROL BREEDING .. OCCURRENCE OF HYBRIDS .. TIMING OF BREEDING .. AGE AT FIRST BREEDING AND LAST BREEDING .. ABILITY TO BREED EVERY YEAR .. ABILITY TO BREED MORE THAN ONCE PER YEAR .. NESTING, HOLLOW OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS .. BREEDING DIET .. INCUBATION PERIOD .. CLUTCH SIZE .. AGE AT FLEDGING .. AGE OF REMOVAL FROM PARENTS .. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT .. 5811 ARTIFICIAL REARING .. INCUBATOR TYPE .. INCUBATION TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY .. DESIRED % EGG MASS LOSS.

9 HATCHING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY .. NORMAL PIP TO HATCH INTERVAL .. BROODER TYPES/DESIGN .. BROODER TEMPERATURES .. DIET AND FEEDING ROUTINE .. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS .. PINIONING REQUIREMENTS .. DATA RECORDING .. IDENTIFICATION METHODS .. HYGIENE .. BEHAVIOURAL CONSIDERATIONS .. USE OF FOSTER SPECIES .. WEANING .. REHABILITATION PROCEDURES .. 6912 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. 7113 REFERENCES .. 7214 BIBLIOGRAPHY .. 7415 GLOSSARY .. 7516 APPENDIX .. 76 Introduction Glossopsitta concinna, commonly known as the Musk Lorikeet is an absolutely beautiful species with its personality just as delightful as its appearance.

10 I have had the opportunity to work with this species and have enjoyed it immensely. It is a member of the smaller lorikeet genus, Glossopsitta which it shares with two other species, the Little and Purple-Crowned Lorikeet. Source: Being a lorikeet they are classified as a nectarivorous bird, feeding primarily on nectar and pollen from native trees and cultivated fruit. They use their brush-like tongue to effectively eat this food source making them a unique deviation from parrots. In my experience, I have only herd nice things about this species being held in captivity. They are a relatively easy species to keep in captivity as well as an entertaining species with bold personalities, typical of Australian lorikeet species.


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