About the Phoenix
"A phoenix is a mythical bird with a tail of beautiful gold and red plumage (or purple and blue, by some sources [1]). It has a 500 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of cinnamon twigs that it then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix or phoenix egg arises, reborn anew to live again." wikipedia
About Phoenix Feathers
The name of our aviary was chosen as a symbol of our ability to reinvent ourselves and follow our own tracks into eternity. A bit deep perhaps but the truth nevertheless. Our first Cockatiels came to us in 2008, in need of a new home fast and in taking them in, their lives and ours were transformed. All too quickly, the charm of these wonderful little birds led us into the world of breeding Cockatiels for show and pet.

Phoenix Cockatiels is a small home-based aviary focused on producing quality Cockatiels in a variety of mutations, including Pied, Lutino, Cinnamon, Pearl, Fallow, Dominant Silver, Emerald, Whiteface, Pastelface and Dominant Yellow Cheek. 

Shannon's also occassionally has Greencheek Conure babies!


Started by Shannon McCracken the joy of raising these lovely birds is shared by the whole extended family. We are located in Western Pennsylvania. If you're interested in a Cockatiel or Conure for pet or breeding, you can reach Shannon by email at PhoenixTiels@gmail.com or by phone at 724-777-0044.

Proud past members of
NCS (National Cockatiel Society)
IPS (International Parrotlet Society)

News
Check out my species pages for current news on each pair and any babies on the way! If you're looking for a pet or breeding bird check out the now available page!



  
Beauty and charm wrapped in coats of many colors
Adults and babies occasionally available

Wow! It's been a while since I've updated the blog or website. I'm sorry about that. Hopefully soon I will be able to do a little of both. In the meantime, I'll share a little update.

We've downsized  the aviary and no longer breed parrotlets, canaries, red-rumps or lovebirds. I do still have one pair of pineapple greencheek conures but they are more pets than breeders so we will rarely have any GCC babies.

Cockatiels however are going strong. I've been working on my rare colors more than anything else. The focus has been on fallows and emeralds. Both are coming along slowly.

I currently have several handfed fallow youngsters available. They are banded and will make great pets or breeders.

More coming soon, I hope.
Shannon

Yellow Parrotlet Babies

We have one weaned and 2 more being hand-fed. Check out the wonderful tame yellow babies now available.

New Cockatiel Babies!

We have several new clutches of Cockatiels in many different colors. Check out our "available" page for more information.  All babies are close banded, hand-fed and abundance weaned. They make great pets or breeders. Call or email for more information.

New Red Rump Babies!

We have three new red rump parakeet babies!  2 normal colored boys, both split to cinnamon are weaned and ready for new homes. They were hand-fed and are super sweet, very active birds, great for any family. They are available now wor $100 each! Call or email for more information.

Red Rump Babies!

Joan is hand feeding two wonderful little red rump parakeet babies. Both are lutino but gender is not yet known. Parents are both lutino. More information and pictures coming soon.

Shannon

Bird Show and Fair in Illinois

The Heart of Illinois Bird Club will sponsor its first Bird Show on June the 12th and 13th 2010 at the Grand Hotel in Peoria IL. Divisions will be SPBE, NFSS, NCS, ALBS, ABS, and an Open. There will be 2 shows for NFSS, SPBE, and NCS. One of the SPBE shows will be for double points. Raffle will be held for a large walk-in-aviary. Tables are still available for the Fair. Call for details- Jody 309-645-7773 or email balu716@yahoo. com.
 
 
Phoenix Feathers Aviary won't make it to this show but we wish all a wonderful time.
Shannon

Lovebirds!

Donna is now breeding Lovebirds! After a long day at the Pittsburgh bird fair Donna has some new additions of lovebirds in beautiful colors.More information and pictures coming soon. :)

The Tiels Are Hatching!

Spring is arriving here at Phoenix Feathers even if the snow hasn't yet left.  The Cockatiels are hatching in droves and it looks like we will have plenty of babies. Many fancy colors (lutino, pearl, cinnamon, whiteface and pieds). And a few of the more rare colors (pastelface, fallow, silver) as well as rare and fancy splits. We're at about 20 chicks with more hatching every day.

If you're interested in something specific, now is the time to get on the waiting list. It's free and you'll only have to wait a couple weeks to see what colors we'll have in the spring clutches. Most of these pairs won't be set up again until fall. Don't miss out. Email me at PhoenixTiels@gmail.com today.

Shannon

Something new - Red Rump Parakeets!

Yes, that's right, we brought home some wonderful new birds. Many thanks to Terri from Gouldladies Babies for the bright new feathers here at Phoenix. The new additions include a beautiful pair of lutinos as well as two single normal boys. I'll post pictures as soon as I can to the website.

Oh! and the pair seems to be wanting to breed already so we'll set them up with a next box soon. Watch for news.

New Parrotlets

Yep, we have picked up a couple new parrotlets this week including a sweet little American White and a less sweet, but very pretty American Yellow. Although they were supposed to be a bonded pair, it turns out they're both hens. Hopefully in the next few months we'll be able to find mates for these pretty little girls.

Shannon

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