The reason why the hoopoe is called a prisoner is because it is a protected animal in our country. If you catch or raise it privately, it is illegal and you need to go to jail. If you have a breeding certificate, you can still raise it. Yes, when raising hoopoe birds, you shouldnote that hoopoe birds usually use wire cages or bamboo cages, which should be covered with fine sand, and at the same time, prevent them from being exposed to the sun.
The chicks are fed raw minced meat, soybean meal and a small amount of bone meal mixed with water. They can quickly adapt to the artificial environment and can eat a small amount of artificial pellet feed as adults. The feed usually fed is homemade. Prepare 100 grams of bean noodles, mix 1 cooked egg, 50 grams of fresh minced meat and a small amount of vegetable leaves, and mix evenly. . It is best to feed 1-3 insects every day. Hoopoe likes water baths, 1-2 times a week, and the appropriate room temperature is 12-18°C in winter. Brush the manure support board at the bottom of the cage once every 1-2 days, clean the food and water tanks, and replace the sand and soil at the bottom of the cage every week.
