What do I need to be a bird breeder?

At the least, you will need at least to purchase one healthy breeding pair, two or three good sized cages, a nesting box, a brooder, hand feeding tools, food, and other supplies. This is besides the most costly part of raising birds: the avian vet.

Do you need a license to sell birds in Texas?

Game Bird Breeder’s License Fees. game birds and the fee is $189. Class 2 Commercial Game Bird Breeder’s License entitles holder to possess in captivity not more than 1000 game birds and the fee is $27. Either license is valid for selling game bird eggs.

Can you make a living breeding birds?

As for what you can earn, many part-time breeders make between $500 and $2,000 per month. A full time breeder can earn more than $50,000 per year. If you choose to become a breeder/wholesaler/distributor you can expect to generate more than $100,000 in revenue on an annual basis.

How do you start breeding birds?

If your birds are healthy, you can begin the breeding process….Breeding equipment

  1. Breeding box: The majority of breeding cages have doors that let you attach a breeding box directly to the cage.
  2. Incubators: Incubators can hold a few eggs at once, and they provide the heat eggs need to hatch properly.

Is there money in breeding birds?

What is the easiest bird to breed?

Budgies/Parakeets They are an ideal bird for someone just starting out in bird ownership or bird breeding.

What is the best bird to raise for profit?

Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit

  1. Lovebirds. I am going to start out with a contradiction.
  2. Zebra Finch. There are many different types of finches, and all are exquisite.
  3. African Grey. African Grey parrots are one of the most popular parrots on the market.
  4. Budgie (Budgerigar) My very first bird was a budgie.
  5. Quails.
  6. Macaw.

What is the best birds to breed for profit?