Shady Pines Aviary specializes in the breeding of Black-headed and White-bellied Caiques, known for their vibrant personalities and striking appearance. Over the years, we have carefully expanded our program to include a select variety of parrot species, always prioritizing the health, temperament, and genetic quality of every bird we raise.

Our focus is on producing well-socialized, hand-raised parrots that thrive in companion homes. Each bird is given individual attention from an early age to ensure they are confident, interactive, and well-adjusted. We take pride in maintaining a clean, nurturing environment and following responsible, ethical breeding practices.

At Shady Pines Aviary, our commitment goes beyond breeding—we are dedicated to the long-term wellbeing of our birds and to continually improving our program through experience, education, and a genuine passion for aviculture.

All of our babies are handfed, closed banded, and raised with loving attention. Shady Pines Aviary has been MAP certified since 1995, having successfully completed regular veterinary inspections and meeting standards established to improve the care and breeding of exotic birds. Learn more about the MAP (Model Aviculture Program).

We are located in sunny South Florida, where the climate is well suited to the production of baby parrots. After having bred our birds inside our former home, in 2001 we built our dream home and a 2000 square foot "State of the Art" open air aviary structure. This custom designed Aviary includes a misting system which allows the birds to enjoy a rainforest atmosphere. In addition, we installed an automatic watering system which flushes the water bowls and provides fresh drinking water four times each day. View a 5 second video of our aviary watering system in operation.

Our birds are given the best diet possible, with emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables. A healthy, nutritious diet keeps our birds in excellent health and contributes to nests full of plump, healthy babies.

Shady Pines Aviary is owned and operated by Gloria and Ron Balaban. Gloria is a full time aviculturist and attends seminars and avicultural conventions for continuing education. Ron is an internationally known wildlife artist who specializes in oil paintings of exotic and endangered animals.