Eurasian Hoopoe

Eurasian Hoopoe Care & Breeding Information

Food Habits
Eurasian Hoopoe mainly eat:
• Insects
• Beetles
• Worms
• Small larvae
• Grasshoppers
• Small fruits sometimes

Need:
• Protein-rich live food
• Fresh clean water daily
• Vitamin supplements during breeding

Maintenance & Care
• Large natural aviary preferred
• Sandy soil area beneficial
• Quiet and stress-free environment important
• Natural branches for sitting
• Clean environment compulsory
• Warm climate preferred

Breeding & Eggs
• Starts breeding around 1 year age
• Female lays around 4–7 eggs
• Nest usually inside tree holes or nest boxes
• Eggs hatch in around 15–18 days
• Female incubates while male feeds

Baby Chick Care
• Chicks need warm protected nest
• Soft insects and worms important
• Maintain hygiene and fresh air
• Avoid disturbing nesting birds

Lifespan
• Around 8–12 years with proper care

Special Features
• Beautiful crown-like crest
• Long curved beak
• Attractive orange and black feather pattern
• Intelligent insect-hunting bird

Available at
Sri Krishna Poultry Farm

Sri Krishna Poultry Farm supplies:
• Eurasian Hoopoe pairs
• Exotic birds
• Fancy bird breeding pairs
• Bird feed & accessories
• Aviary guidance and support
7795553935 / 9741235052