Nandays Safe To Breed? Published in Bird Breeder Magazine, Breeder Q & A, February 1997 © 1997 Howard Voren The contents of this web page, including all text and photographs are copyrighted material. No part of this page may be reproduced, in whole or part, without the express permission of the author, PO Box 152, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Q: I breed birds as a second income. My clients are asking that I begin to produce some of the less expensive birds, such as nanday conures. My vet tells me that they are disease carriers and I should stay away from them. I know other people who have them and have no problem with them. What is your opinion on the subject? A: Your veterinarian's mind set is stuck back in the days of commercial importation. Domestically bred nandays are no greater risk than any other conure. Buy from a reputable source and wait for the birds to mature. In my opinion, even the other side of the coin is no longer a problem. The imported nandays that are available in today's market have been around so long that any diseases that they may have been harboring would have surfaced over the years. Article Index