
Handraising feathered family members in Plymouth, MN
Hello everyone! My name is Anna Kai. I'm a bird enthusiast from Plymouth, MN. Several years ago I moved to Minnesota from Europe, bringing my passion with me overseas: companion birds.
I handraise several parrot species: Green-Cheeked Conures, Linnies, Cockatiels, and Bourke's Parakeets. I believe these species make the best feathered companions, especially when raised in a loving environment!

Green-Cheeked Conures
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
These guys are known to be the clowns of the captive bird world because of their love of acrobatics and tricks. They can be very affectionate and cuddly. They're a great choice if you're looking for a velcro bird.
Possible offspring:
Normal, Cinnamon, Yellow-Sided, Pineapple, High Red Yellow-Sided

Green-Cheeked Conures
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
Our second pair of conures. Their babies are sought after because of their deep turquoise plumage. Cosmo's dad is a normal green bird and Aurora's mom is yellow-sided green, ensuring that this pair has healthy offspring.
Possible offspring:
Normal Turquoise

Green-Cheeked Conures
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
Our third and final pair of green-cheeked conures. Saul is a high red suncheek, and Luna is a gorgeous mooncheek. Despite their fancy mutations, which involve a complex combination of genes, they both come from healthy bloodlines with one green parent each.
Possible offspring:
High Red Suncheek, Mooncheek

Lineolated Parakeets
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
Adorable little birdies native to South America. They are considered apartment-friendly due to the low noise level. Some (like Jade!) are great talkers. Loving and very calm when hand raised.
Possible offspring:
Green, Lutino, Turquoise, Creamino

Lineolated Parakeets
Nesting now
Our second pair of lineolated parakeets. Sputnik comes from two green split turquoise parents and Laika's dad is a green bird as well, ensuring that this pair has healthy offspring.
Possible offspring:
Turquoise, Cobalt

Lineolated Parakeets
Nesting now
Fog is a richly colored cobalt male, while Hedgehog is a sweet and steady single factor dark green hen.
Possible offspring:
Green, Turquoise, Dark Green, Cobalt, Olive, Mauve

Cockatiels
Final clutch of the year;
next nesting − fall 2026
This well-known Australian species makes a wonderful family addition for first-time bird parents. They're extremely friendly and gentle and may be good at mimicking noises and whistles.
Possible offspring:
Normal/ Pastel Face/ White Face
+ Cinnamon, Pearl, Pied

Cockatiels
Final clutch of the year;
next nesting − fall 2026
Our second pair of cockatiels known for producing chicks with impressively big crests.
Possible offspring:
White Face/ Cream Face Pied
+ ♀Cinnamon, Pearl

Cockatiels
New pair − expecting offspring at the end of 2026
This pair is part of our long-term project developing strong, well-marked pied lines. Nimbus was hatched and hand-raised here in our aviary.
Possible offspring:
White Face/ Cream Face Pied
+ possibly ♀Cinnamon, Pearl

Bourke's Parakeets
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
These bright pink parakeets look almost unreal. Their unique coloration originates from Central Australia where they blend in with the reddish soil. They're the most laid-back birds you can dream of, very friendly and quiet as well.
Possible offspring:
♂ Rosy
♀Rubino

Bourke's Parakeets
Expecting offspring in spring 2026
Our second pair of Bourke’s parakeets is truly striking. Jasper lives up to his name with his bright plumage accented by streaks of green and blue. Flare, a lutino hen, complements him beautifully.
Possible offspring:
♂ "Aqua" Normal
♀Rosy, "Rainbow" Rosy

Bourke's Parakeets
New pair − expecting offspring in 2026
Both Onyx and Amber were hatched in our aviary and selected to stay as part of our breeding program. They are exceptionally sweet birds with a great color potential. We’re excited to see the babies they will produce together!
Possible offspring:
Normal, Rosy, Lutino, Rubino
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