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Post by bullibirdshow on Mar 3, 2009 3:07:11 GMT
What size is your aviary/cages?
How much flying time do they get?
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Post by bullibirdshow on Mar 2, 2009 23:44:40 GMT
Should pet birds be banned over noise concerns?
Yes 9% (100 votes) No 71% (767 votes) Only in certain circumstances 19% (205 votes) Don't know 0% (0 votes) Sum votes: Total votes: 1072 votes so far
The results so far! Often things like this are "leaked" in order to gauge public reaction.
Feel free to react!
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Mar 2, 2009 23:42:13 GMT
Might be worth voting on! www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25124094-3102,00.html RSPCA shocked at Redland proposal to ban pet birds Article from: The Courier-Mail * Font size: Decrease Increase * Email article: Email * Print article: Print * Submit comment: Submit comment Hannah Davies March 01, 2009 11:00pm REDLAND City Council is considering banning pet birds after a deluge of complaints about noise from parrots, cockatoos and even pigeons. The likelihood of a bird ban was leaked to The Courier-Mail by a council source, who said: "It's in the early stages but I think the councillors who want to get this ban have the numbers to do it." Redland council, in the state's southeast, is the first to consider a ban on pet birds, as part of its review of animal management laws. The ban was discussed by councillors at a closed meeting and is expected to be put to a vote in coming months. The source said the concept was in the draft stages. Poll: Should pet birds be banned over noise concerns? RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said he had never heard of such a bizarre proposal. "There is just as much noise if not more coming from wild parrots or even a dog barking, than a pet bird," he said. Bird lover Kristy Peek, 20, of Wellington Point, said she would be devastated to give up her cockatoo and three parrots. "It's absolutely ridiculous of the council to even be considering banning birds." Council CEO Gary Stevenson said all proposals discussed at the meeting were still in the "concept" stage, and residents would be advised "in due course".
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Post by bullibirdshow on Mar 2, 2009 23:05:57 GMT
Hello
Zoonoses are important to be aware of but not to freak out about.
Do you do quarantine and tests before you bring in new parrots?
This is important.
I would consider a three month quarantine important. These means using F10 or equivalent.
Taking particular care of husbandry. Feeding and handling your birds first. Treat your birds first etc.
Washing hair, clothes, shoes before attending, feeding or training your new addition.
Things like never visiting pet shops is a good idea. Or if you do having a parrot free friend's place where you can wash your shoes, hair and clothes.
Having birds in your actual bedroom is NOT a good idea. Studies have been done about parrots being in the house with people and resulting health issues. It can lead to a range of respiratory diseases. It is to be advised against.
However having said that I do have one parrot who resides in my bedroom.
Your sister is right to be concerned. It is important to know the risks and make your own decisions.
What is this disease that this young person is supposed to be dying from I would be interested to know.
I have worked in quarantine so know how exacting it can be. I think it is worth it though.
Having said all that these practices come from my workplaces and are my two cents worth. I think it is worth looking at the literature and making an informed choice.
84% of all captive reptiles have some interesting microbes in their intestines but you won't catch anything unless you are immune compromised or have poor hygiene.
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 23, 2009 20:47:18 GMT
It is inspiring that someone would be so kind and compassionate!
It is a bit of a feel good story!
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 17, 2009 20:56:59 GMT
Jumpers for chickens appeal kits out 1,500 A Norfolk woman who rescued 1,500 balding battery chickens has had a woolly jumper knitted for each of them to protect them from the cold. (Really cool picture) Last Updated: 3:57PM GMT 16 Feb 2009 Jo Eglen: Woman knits 1,500 jumpers for chickens Jo Eglen aged 29 resues hens at her shelter in Norfolk Photo: MASON NEWS SERVICE Jo Eglen, 29, who runs the Little Hen Rescue Centre in Norwich, has rescued and re-homed a total of 5,750 battery hens. But many stressed out battery farm birds lose their plumage so Mrs Eglen turned to her local community in December asking for people willing to knit jumpers for the bedraggled birds. The response was incredible and she has now kitted out 1,500 birds with woolly jumpers to keep the warm in the winter months. The teaching assistant, who is a mother-of-two, began rescuing battery hens after a visit to a local farm. She said: "I went into a battery farm and saw how they lived and died. I just thought it was such a waste of life. "Some battery farms have up to 10,000 hens of the same age. But when the birds stop or start to slow laying they are sent to the slaughterhouse - not to be used as meat, but just to be culled. "We know that once they're out of the farms they start laying good eggs again. "They get quite thin and bald because of the stress and heat. About 60 per cent of the hens that come through are bald. "We have patterns on our website that are straight-forward and simple. We've had 1,500 jumpers come through in just the past two months. We've had so many different kinds - Christmas-themed jumpers, multi-coloured ones, some with bows and stripes." Mrs Eglen set up the Little Hen Rescue Centre with another volunteer David Doy, after being given free use of land by a local farmer. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4640253/Jumpers-for-chickens-appeal-kits-out-1500.htmlI think everyone who improves the lot of captive animals is to be applauded. Cheers, Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 17, 2009 20:45:31 GMT
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 17, 2009 20:39:26 GMT
Yes really use the good old F10 and strict quarantine procedures.
I wouldn't let a bird in the house unless they have been tested for all diseases.
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 17, 2009 11:25:10 GMT
The Illawarra Avicultural Society presents its 60th Annual Bird Show
When: Saturday, 25th April 2009
Time: 12-3pm
Where: Bulli Police Boys Club, 253 Princes Hwy, Bulli (Near Bulli Train Station)
Contact: Kate 0415 130 912
Supported by Woonona Pets and Produce
Bird Club Meets...
We have our meetings at Corrimal Leagues Club, 7.30/8pm start every third Monday of the Month.
Cheers, Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 6, 2009 11:00:42 GMT
Hubby and I have been busy the last several days processing our garden produce. We also had a good year with our Cranberry bog and Wild Grapes! I planted some Millet spray and that will be ready any day now too if the wild birds would just leave it alone so I can get some...lol. Safara loves eating the cranberries after I cut them in half for him and I also gave him a wild grape but after he tried shaking off the excess juice I think that was a baaad idea. I had grape juice all over my curtains and window! So Safara will just get the cranberries...they are not juicy like the grapes. My finches didn't even go near the cranberry and grape mash I made them....fussy little fellows I guess! When I get a chance I will post a pic of Safara enjoying his Cranberries and millet. Right now he is enjoying shredding newspaper that is around his play area... Ahhhh....birdies....gotta love'em. Wow! That is now just amazing diet for you birds! Fantastic stuff! Cheers, Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Feb 6, 2009 10:47:32 GMT
There are many factors that impact on the breeding cycle - light, access to sun, food stuffs, access to calcium, enough fresh foliage, water, noise - if they stopped feeding was it because they didn't have enough food. Newbies sometimes don't realise that they eat four or five times their normal feed when feeding chicks.
I would have to see your set up and know about their lifestyle - how much flight time they get each day etc.
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Nov 20, 2008 5:16:12 GMT
Companion Parrot WorkshopSpeaker: Jim McKendry Date: 4th of July 2009 Location: Taronga Zoo, Sydney Duration: 7 hrs or there about Time: 9.00am – 4.00/5:00pm Cost: Early Bird - $160 per participant General - $200.00 per participant Late - $220.00 per participant (Price include 1.5 hour access to the zoo, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Access to the free flight bird show & Booklet) Ticket Offers: o Early Bird Ticket between October 08 & December 08 at $160.00 o General Tickets Between January 09 & March 09 at $200 o Late Tickets between April 09 & June 09 at $220 Parrot Work Shop Topics o Environmental Enrichment o Diet Management o Applied Behaviour Analysis¬ Pathways & Strategies for Successful Behaviour Management o Conditioning Techniques -¬ Managing the Flighted Companion Parrots Limited Seats Available - Pay early to secure your seat For more information please phone Lisa: 042 1655 973 / info@friendlybirdinn.com.au Or Kate 041 4758 095 / iadoreparrots@yahoo.com.au www.friendlybirdinn.com.au/index5.html Eftpos Available
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Post by bullibirdshow on Jul 19, 2008 1:31:02 GMT
Latest Parrot News...
Well I like to take my parrots out to nice social situations where they get to interact and play with other humans.
Yesterday I took Halley The Comet Parrot (ecky) with me.
He had a lovely day. He went with me to wood burning class. And he just lapped up the attention. It was so funny.
He got bits of bikkies and all types of treats. Oh such a happy parrot to receive the forbidden food items!
Then later in the afternoon he was offered a piece of apple.
Clear as a bell he says "You've got to be joking!"
Of course the room fell about laughing.
As he has recall he came back to me when I called but the lovely thing is he gradually went to everyone in the room to their delight and he did lots of flying (to applause of course).
He chatted, talked, strutted and pranced and behaved rather well indeed.
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Jun 28, 2008 3:04:41 GMT
Thanks Karen,
Your advice is most appreciated.
I have met other people who have had similar experiences online now. Apparently one guy was going to sue but it ended up being too expensive.
Another poster on another forum talked of a parrot arriving with no upper mandible and all the birds dying within a couple of days of arrival.
The more I look in to this the more disturbed I become.
Cheers,
Kate
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Post by bullibirdshow on Jun 28, 2008 2:05:11 GMT
Welcome Cara,
Sounds great!
Cheers,
Kate
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