Tips for Success in Livestock and Breeding Bali Starlings

SMPN1Bungkal - Bali Starling (Leucopsar Rothschildi) is a type of bird protected by the government. The decreasing number of population causes the ownership and captivity of these exotic birds to be accompanied by an official permit from BKSDA. One reason that makes the population of Bali starlings increasingly rare is the hatchability of their eggs which is only 50 percent.

Not that this condition makes breeders feel pessimistic, especially beginner breeders. If the ideal environmental conditions are met, breeding Bali starlings is almost as easy as breeding other types of birds, such as starlings or white starlings. Basically, caring for Bali starlings is not difficult at all because generally Bali starlings are easy to reproduce and are not sensitive to the environment.

Here are some tips for speeding up the breeding process for Balinese starlings.

1. Stage of Matchmaking

• Prepare prospective brooders. Strive for brood characters that are tame (not wild). This affects the incubation process and after the eggs hatch. Suggested parent age is 2-3 years.
• The matchmaking process does not have to start since the puppies. It would be better if a pair of sires were introduced in separate cages, but still placed close together to get to know each other.
• If you already know each other and are close, place them in a captive cage.

2. Cage Construction

• There is no specific benchmark for cages. However, one thing that must be considered is that the height of the cage should reach 3 meters because Jalak Bali really likes to sit on high ground. Ideally the size of the cage is 1-1.5 m for the width of the front, 1.5-2 m for the length of the back and the height of 2.5-4 m.
• The floor of the cage is enough from the ground to easily absorb dirt and moisture is maintained.
• Provide a bathtub with a size of 25 cm x 25 cm x 35 cm made of wood or plywood.

Ideally the size of the Bali Starling cage is 1-1.5 m for the width of the front view, 1.5-2 m for the length of the back and 2.5-4 m high.

3. The Signs of the Parent Already Matched in the Period of Lust

• The mother who has been paired and goes into the heat period is generally characterized by the behavior of sires that ramble on all day. About 1-2 weeks later it is certain that both will mate which is marked by making a nest.
• On average a pair of broods can lay eggs up to 3-4 eggs and hatch after being immersed for a period of 14 days.
• Pay attention to the parent character. Normally the ideal harvest age is 6-7 days. However, there are sires that have the temperament to get rid of saplings. If the conditions are like this, the harvest can be done faster, which is only two days after the eggs hatch. After that the tillers must be immediately put into the incubator.
• Pay attention to extra food. In addition to voer for broodstock, just give 30 crickets and 15 hongkong caterpillars for a pair of broods per day. Especially brooders who are carrying saplings, the portion of crickets can be doubled. Fruit nutrition is given from bananas and papaya. Another important addition is vitamins.

4. Caring for puppies

• Simply give crickets as much as you like every half hour. The piy conditions are generally able to straighten the head and open the beak even though it has just hatched.
• Entering the age of a week, food can be added voer dough mixed with kroto and crickets. At the age of 30 days, the pups can eat themselves.

The death rate of the jalak bali can be said to be easily overcome, with a note that food intake is fulfilled. If handled properly, Bali Starling eggs will hatch perfectly when compared to their natural habitat. Breeding can take place more quickly and in a controlled manner. In addition, two weeks after the tillers are harvested, a pair of broods can return to reproduce.

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