Galahs are found throughout the entire Australian continent usually in small groups
or larger flocks in the Australian savannas and open grasslands. They rarely seek
food in trees, which are used, for resting and sleeping. They prefer to feed on
the ground generally in cultivated areas searching for cereal grains, green shoots,
weed seeds, and occasional insects and larvae.
The Galah breeding season
is largely determined by climatic conditions. The onset of rain and warmer spring
weather initiates breeding activity in California, usually beginning in February
and lasting through late April and early May.
As the breeding mood intensifies
both male and female prepare the nest by carrying small eucalptus branches and
leaves into the nesting box. The green branches and leaves are important in providing
for a sufficient level of humidity for the successful incubation of the eggs.
The clutch, which consists of 3 to 5 eggs, is incubated by both the male and female
and lasts about 25 days. The young birds normally leave the nest at about 6 weeks,
and are usually fully weaned at 12 weeks of age.
Young birds selected
for hand raised pets are taken from the nest at 10-14 days and hand fed in our
nursery until fully weaned and gaining weight and size for delivery to the customer.
The current price is $1200 plus shipping & shipping container.
