Hmm.... ok let's factor in quarantine. I understand 'quarantine' to mean something like "We at the relevant department will keep the bird away from any other birds/animals for a while, and we'll get a vet to check on it and make sure it will not be introducing any diseases to local wildlife. If all is well, then after a period of X weeks or months, we will release the bird to you." Is this what you mean by 'quarantine'?
No. Bird quarantine is notoriously difficult and expensive. I don't know the details but I believe the birds have to be hatched and raised in isolation from other birds before they can even be considered for importation. And that's only the start. Put it this way - you won't be doing it without a six-figure budget, if at all. Much better to focus on birds you can actually obtain in this country.
Has anyone ever told you that you are a party pooper? I better contact that person from the other thread who is giving away a red tailed black cockatoo!
Even zoos aren't trying to import birds - otherwise there would be a lot more flamingos in this country. Hix
DPI is also reviewing one of it's regulation. They want to stop issuing licenses for camels, bison, water buffalo etc. For private owners...
I'm told that it's pretty much a done deal in NSW. Also, the former NIAC primates are on the way out too.
News flash via the ZAA Newsletter!!! AI has been used with Fishing Cats at Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand. Although pregnancy has yet to be confirmed, it would seem that a successful technique has been developed.
The procedure was unsuccesful unfortunately, and will not be attempted again, as stated on the second page of the article: Overall, it was an important step in developing AI techniques, even though unsuccesful this time, which is a blow for the regions (and especially NZs) Fishing Cat population.
From what I understand about NSW it would be more difficult - tighter regulations and greater scrutiny by the authorities.
Somewhat related but as a private keeper of about 50 odd native reptiles currently. I am more to than happy to answer any questions regarding private keeping of native wildlife. For those in Victoria there the Victorian Reptile Expo this Saturday at the Melbourne Showgrounds if that’s of any interest to anyone.
List as it stands currently subject to change on the weekend : Indoors Centralian Blue Tongue Western Blue Tongue Centralian Carpet Python Murray Darling Carpet Python Diamond Python Regal Striped Skink Outdoors Blotched Blue Tongue Eastern Water Dragon King Skink Edit - Forgot the fish tank ~15 Running River Rainbowfish as well which are an almost extinct native species of fish that you can find a documentary about on YouTube if you are that way inclined.
