Corella For Sale In Victoria
Victorian Bird Company provides important guidance for anyone considering a Corella in Melbourne or Geelong. Corellas are naturally noisy and destructive birds and are commonly affected by serious health and behavioural issues. Visitors are encouraged to understand these risks fully before deciding and to explore alternative hand-reared or hand-tamed parrots where suitable.
Are you looking to buy a Corella and live in Melbourne?
Considering a Corella in Melbourne?
If you are looking to buy a Corella and live in Melbourne, Victorian Bird Company encourages you to read carefully before making a decision.
You can visit our stores in Hoppers Crossing, Ferntree Gully, and Norlane, Geelong to speak with our team and view alternative parrots.
Corellas are naturally destructive and noisy birds, and they are not suitable for most households.
Important Warning Before Buying a Corella
The majority of Corellas sold in Australian markets are trapped from the wild.
99.99% of these birds are not captive bred
50–60% may carry Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
Even when told otherwise, it is improbable that a Corella has been bred in captivity
These factors alone present significant risk for buyers.
Behavioural Challenges in Corellas
Adolescent Corellas are prone to behavioural problems if they are not provided with sufficient physical and emotional support.
Common behavioural issues include:
Excessive noise
Aggression
Destructive behaviour
Biting and screaming
At sexual maturity, some Corellas develop seasonal aggression, making them increasingly difficult to manage in a household environment.
Common Bird Diseases in Corellas
Corellas are prone to serious health problems that may result in death within months to a year after infection.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
PBFD is caused by a circovirus that attacks:
Immune system cells
Cells responsible for beak and feather growth
This disease results in:
Poor feather growth
Feathers that fail to regrow
Fragile beaks that cannot repair themselves
Because the virus targets the immune system, infected Corellas often die from secondary infections. There is currently no known cure for PBFD.
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Feather Picking and Self-Mutilation
Feather picking is an obsessive-compulsive disorder where a Corella plucks or chews its feathers without a medical cause.
Self-mutilation occurs when a bird chews its own flesh, damaging nerves and tissue and increasing discomfort, which can worsen the behaviour.
Both conditions may be caused by:
Household stress
Boredom
Sexual frustration
If You Still Wish to Proceed
If, after reading the information above, you are still set on owning a Corella, Victorian Bird Company recommends arranging:
PBFD testing
Psittacosis testing
Testing services are available through DNA Solutions in Rowville, Melbourne.
Considering Alternative Parrots
If you decide that a Corella may not be the right bird for you, Victorian Bird Company can recommend a range of hand-reared or hand-tamed baby pet parrots that may be better suited as companions.
You can visit our stores in:
Hoppers Crossing
Ferntree Gully
Norlane, Geelong
You may also explore our Hand Tamed Birds or Aviary Birds pages to compare options.
You can also watch the video below and check out our vast variety of Birds and Cages.
Speak With Victorian Bird Company
To discuss bird availability or receive guidance on choosing the right parrot:
Visit Our Stores
Hoppers Crossing – 2/2 Shaft Court 3029: hoppers@victorianbirdco.com.au,
(03) 8360 8887 or 1300 MY BIRD
Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Ferntree Gully – Shop 58 Mountain Gate Shopping Centre: ferntreegully@victorianbirdco.com.au, (03) 9898 3350 or 1300 MY BIRD.
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
Norlane – 57 Alkira Ave: geelong@victorianbirdco.com.au,
(03) 4212 7007.
Mon–Sat 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
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