05/26/2026
Hey everyone,
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about our breeding practices, especially with the noticeable rise in avian diseases popping up in the ringneck community. We’ve seen a real uptick in PBFD (Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease) reports, and it’s honestly concerning. That’s exactly why we run a closed aviary here at Majestat.
So what does a closed aviary actually mean?
It means we do not bring in outside birds to our collection. Our flock stays self-contained – we only breed from the birds we already have here. No new birds coming through the door from other breeders, shows, or imports. This is one of the strongest ways to protect our birds from contagious diseases like PBFD, which spreads so easily through feather dust, direct contact, or even shared environments.
We take disease prevention extremely seriously. Our birds are regularly tested, and we maintain strict biosecurity protocols every single day. The health and welfare of our ringnecks comes first – always.
That said, we do occasionally introduce new bloodlines when we feel it’s important for genetic diversity. When that happens, those birds go through a very thorough process: extended quarantine (separate air space, dedicated equipment, no shared airflow), multiple rounds of testing (including for PBFD, Polyomavirus, and other key diseases), and close observation before they ever join the main collection. We don’t rush it. Their health and the safety of our existing flock is non-negotiable.
We’re sharing this because we believe in being transparent with you. There are a lot of beautiful ringnecks out there, but right now the community is seeing more disease issues than we’d like. We hope more breeders will consider stricter biosecurity – our birds deserve it.
If you have any questions about our practices, our testing protocols, or why we do things this way, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to talk birds.
Stay safe and keep those feathered kids healthy ❤️
—Majestat Aviary