Why George Chose Alexandrine Parrots

George Van der Togt has established, through long perseverance, some outstanding colour mutations in the Alexandrine parrot here in Australia. This has been a childhood dream in which he has set himself a goal and stuck with it.

                         
Alexandrine Mature Hen & Blue Alexandrine Male

Some advice to others that love birds - don't make a rash decision when looking to purchase a bird, take your time and read up about the birds you like. It took George 15 years before he achieved his favourite bird. He used this time to read, talk to other breeders and he looked at aviary designs. Keep in mind what your goal is, and what you would like to achieve yourself, no matter how big or small your collection might be. Finally establishing a mutation through hybridisation needs to be handled carefully, unwanted progeny must not be allowed to ruin the genuine species.

Lacewing Hen, Mature Alexandrine Hen
Handreared Juvenile Alexandrine, Mature Blue Male 

This is a wonderful hobby and one that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.