Northern Flights Aviary

09/30/2026

https://youtu.be/2V0YKOBPnB4

The Pyrrhura molinae has become a cornerstone species in global avi...

08/14/2026

These guys are my best friends right now. My only friends 😆

08/10/2026

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07/30/2026

This is the sweetest little buddy! I just love him and I let him chew on my glasses 😆

Single Factor Violet Mint

07/19/2026

This little guy is either sitting on my phone or on top of my head when I want to take a picture of him 🤓 This is one of the Single Factor Violet babies hatched in May.

07/18/2026

Title:
The "Hand-Fed Only" Myth: Why Socialization Matters More Than a Syringe 🦜✨
Body:
There is an old school belief in the bird world that a chick must be hand-fed by humans from day one to ever be tame. Today, modern avian behavior science proves that isn't just outdated—it misses the bigger picture!
Here is the truth about how we raise our babies to be the sweetest, most confident companion pets you’ll ever meet:
🧬 The Best of Both Worlds (Co-Parenting & Socialization)
We believe chicks deserve the healthiest start possible. By allowing the parents to feed, our chicks get vital natural antibodies, crop milk, and psychological stability that no synthetic formula can match.
👋 Our Hands Do the Work, Not the Syringe
Tameness doesn't come from a feeding tube; it comes from love, time, and consistent human handling. Every single one of our babies is handled, cuddled, and socialized daily from the moment they are old enough.
❤️ The Result?
Our birds aren't just "tame"—they are emotionally secure, highly resilient, and naturally sweet. They don't suffer from the behavioral issues or food-aggression often seen in rushed, hand-fed chicks.
👇 See for Yourself!
Don't just take our word for it. Watch this video of one of our recent fledglings. As you can see, they are as cuddly and sweet as they come!



07/17/2026

We keep it real here at Northern Flights Aviary! They are both hanging out with me while I am studying! Can you see the shine on him?