Works For Birds

18/01/2025

Come along to a Pet Adoption Day and say hi. Mel will be there as part of Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue. We have a lot of birds up for adoption.

So come meet us at Pet O in Moorabbin Sunday 19th Jan to learn more about our adoption process. We will have lots of birds in-store that will be available for adoption at our rescue.

You’ll be able to meet some of our Galahs, Quakers, Conures, Cockatiels and more.

Address: Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Mentone VIC 3194

Rescue of lost, abandoned, or neglected domestic birds.

15/12/2024

A timely reminder about heat stress in birds and what to do about it. Remember if it's over 30 degrees celsius birds (including chickens) are starting to struggle. (Photo credit for the king parrot in this article: Leigh Sayers)

What is heat stress? Heat stress in birds is when a bird's core body temperature is raised uncontrollably to a dangerously high level. A bird's body temperature is normally between 39-43C/101-109F. If their temperature rises higher than this, it can quickly become a serious, often life-threatening p...

12/12/2024

Please microchip your birds. If you lose them during an avian influenza outbreak (which we are expecting) they are more likely to be euthanised if they don't have a chip. Read attached article for more information on how to protect your birds.

Another Avian Inflenza Outbreak IS COMING Current advice is: We need to be ready for the arrival of highly pathogenic avian influenza. To date, Australia remains almost the only continent that is free from the strain of avian influenza that is causing global concern: HPAI H5 N1 You don't need to be....

07/12/2024

22/11/2024

Update: Unfortunately the baby bird was discarded on the side of the road by the Uber driver last night and has not survived. The driver is cooperating with authorities. Thankyou to those who shared.
URGENT. PLEASE SHARE.

19/11/2024

What is the most important thing you have learned about birds?

16/11/2024

BIRD EXPO SUNDAY!!!!!! We're getting ready for the Bird Lover's Expo Tomorrow!!! Who is Excited? 9-4pm Sunday 17th November. Come find us at The Hungarian Community Centre, 760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna.

14/11/2024

BIRD LOVER'S EXPO IS THIS SUNDAY!!!!! This is always a great event. Lots of new vendors this year! Come along and meet bird rescues, avian vets and bird behaviourists. There are some amazing artists coming this year too, who will be selling their bird themed work. It's a chance to buy anything bird! From perches,bird toys, and other bird supplies to bird themed items for the humans like jewellery, t-shirts and mugs. There will be a scavenger hunt, food vendors and heaps of activities for the kids. For more information or to pre-purchase tickets, follow the link. Otherwise we'll see you Sunday 17th November, 9-4pm. The Hungarian Community Centre, 760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna.

$5 ENTRY FEE (CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE) $30 VIP PASS (INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL CLASSES) PROCEEDS GO TO THE BIRD RESCUES YOU ARE MEETING AT THE EXPO! TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EXPO, OR YOU CAN PRE-PURCHASE THEM BELOW: CAN'T COME? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE RESCUE WITH

04/11/2024

BIRD LOVERS EXPO!! 2 weeks to go!!!!! Are you coming? Sunday 17th November 2024 9-4pm. Mel is running 2 classes this year (11am & 2pm). Come along for a fun family day out. There are a tonne of new vendors, a lot of rescues, avian vets, artists and pet supply companies. There will be heaps of bird themed items, bird food, toys and other accessories to buy. A tonne of activities for kids to do and food to eat too. Hope to see you there. Buy tickets at the door or follow the link in comments to pre-purchase. VIP tickets get you access to ALL classes. Please leave your birds at home - humans only this year! Event organised by: Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue

It's on again! The annual Bird Lovers Expo, hosted by Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue is happening on Sunday 17th November 2024, 9-4pm.Same location as last year...

22/10/2024

Mickey is free. Ravi fromFeathered Friends is the hero of the day. This is what happens when someone who knows what they're doing steps up and intervenes. Using another cockatoo to lure Mickey in? Genius.

Mickey has been rescued ✊🫶
Tomorrow morning he will be released back into the area. I assure you Mickey won't go back into the centre. This boy was so relieved to see blue sky's. Four weeks trapped in a shopping centre is enough to turn him away. I'm so glad I saw this on socials this morning and I had the day off to suss it out!

Apparently our website is down 🤦🏾‍♂️🙄 and I hate asking! But if you would like to make a small donation towards the care of any of the sanctuary's Cockatoos please see below. Zero pressure. But thank you 🙏 🫶
Account name: Feathered Friends
Bank: NAB
BSB: 082799
Account number: 130443395

22/10/2024

Well done. Your sharing and comments worked. Coles are no longer planning to shoot this cockatoo. Something is seriously wrong with the world when a company needs to be publicly shamed into doing the right thing though.

A cockatoo stuck in a supermarket has been saved!

There was a ‘kill order’ on ‘Mickey’ after failed attempts to remove him.

But now a number of experts have offered up their support.

Listen to their conversation with Ben HERE.

🎧https://omny.fm/shows/ben-fordham-full-show/mickey-saved-people-power-protects-coles-cockatoo🎧

21/10/2024

Looks like it's time to give Coles some publicity they're not going to like. Do your thing people. Let's give them a viral headache and save the bird.

Authorities want to kill a Cockatoo stuck in a supermarket.

‘Mickey’ has been in a Coles store for 4 weeks.

No one can get him out.

And now there’s a kill order on him!

Listen to the exclusive details here.

🎧https://omny.fm/shows/ben-fordham-full-show/save-mickey-kill-order-issued-for-cockatoo-trapped🎧

15/10/2024

Had a lovely time on the weekend at Patrick Guest's book launch. Galahs Ralphie and Holly were happy to meet lots of people. It was nice to catch up with David, Jen and their Evlectus Kai. We wound up having a bit of a picnic at a park afterwards. (I'm afraid my galah Ralphie might have stolen some of Kai's vegetables.)

11/10/2024

Harnessed bird event today!!! Bring your healthy harnessed or backpack birds along to celebrate the book launch of Greg the Galah Superstar!

06/10/2024

Celebrating St Francis Day (which was Friday), Lisa and Mel went along to the Blessing of the Pets Service at Holy Trinity (the Anglican Parish of Surrey Hills & Mont Albert). The ducks didn't eat any dogs (they may have threatened a few that were eyeing their water though!) It was a lot of fun and we met a lot of lovely people and their pets. There were lots of dogs and even some pet earthworms! It's nice to celebrate our pets and be grateful for the comfort and joy they bring to our lives. Klinger (the black duck) slept through the sermon, but Hawkeye (Cream duck) and Tickles (the cockatoo) paid close attention. There was a nice gathering afterwards, so lots of pats and interesting conversations. The ducks and cockatoo were all in harnesses, with a pram to rest in - so nice and safe!

01/10/2024

When rescues reach crisis levels...

23/09/2024

Harness Trained Birds Callout!!!! Ever taken your birds to a book launch? Here's your chance! Join us and other feathered friends to celebrate the launch of children's book author Patrick Guest - Author's new release! GREG THE GALAH SUPERSTAR. This is an indoor event (and they are aware birds p**p). Birds need to be healthy and on harnesses or in carriers. Bring your own stands. See you there!!!