A Chatter of Gentlemen - ACG Bird Enrichment & Boarding

30/11/2024

3 hours left until our fundraiser ends! Donate now to get a chance at a prize worth $130+ 💪

25/11/2024

We have created a page for Lazzi's Legacy Bird Rescue & Sanctuary to separate our business with the not-for-profit. If you'd like to follow along, feel free to check it out! 💙🥰

22/11/2024

8 days left of our fundraiser! 💙

22/11/2024

Distressing situation last night with our Pigeon Rescue Support Inc friends. This bubba is likely not alive anymore, as they are quite fragile at this age. This should never have happened.

Uber, you need to adjust your system to not allow trips to be canceled mid-way when a pet is already in the car (by the driver or the owner). You were unable to track down the driver, which is concerning.

I hope that the driver isn't hurt, and hopefully we hear some news soon.

18/11/2024

We currently have 4 budgies available for adoption, 3 in quarantine, 2 in recovery, and 1 pending adoption. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/lazzislegacy 💙

17/11/2024

Thank you to everyone that attended the Bird Lover’s Expo and came by to say hello to us! It was great to meet you guys in person, and to have a chat face to face 💙

We look forward to meeting you all again for boarding or through adoption at Lazzi's Legacy Bird Rescue & Sanctuary

And as usual I would love to show off some of the awesome things you can get at the expo, and to support local artists:

1. Crochet Pigeon from https://www.instagram.com/chocolate_chip_bunny

2. Mini Crochet Pigeon to raise funds for Pigeon Rescue Support Inc

3. Perch/Swing from Bird Vet Melbourne

4. Wooden Pins (Crestie & Fairy Wren) from https://www.facebook.com/meekorart

5. Chef Budgie Pin & Chicken Art from https://linktr.ee/chibi.pins

6. Yoda Pigeon from https://www.facebook.com/theclaypigeonsociety

7. Bird & Bulbasaur Prints from Os Cordis Arts

8. Pigeon Zine from https://www.instagram.com/chemi.png and Budgie Bookmark from https://m.facebook.com/100078212301801

9. Alan's Christmas Gifts = Foraging box from www.tailfeathercreations.com.au to raise funds for G’Day Birdie Sanctuary and toys from Little Birds Toy Shop

10. To the 5 people who wanted to know where I got my Ringneck Earrings from, it was https://www.instagram.com/dismection

Can't wait to see you all again next year, thank you to our host Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue for another successful day 💙

15/11/2024

Come by B4 to see us! 🥰

🐦 Excited to welcome you to the Bird Lovers Expo! Here's a sneak peek at the fantastic vendors you’ll find at this feather-filled event. Whether you're looking for expert advice, unique bird supplies, or just some avian fun, we've got something for everyone.

🗺️ Vendor Floorplan: As you enter, grab a map or follow the signs to find your way through the expo. Check out the following highlights:

🛍️ Vendor highlights:

🐦 Works For Birds , Bird Vet Melbourne , Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔 , - Our Gold-tier sponsors! Expert avian health advice and wellness checkups for your feathered friends, specialty toys that are natural and safe to keep your bird active and engaged.

🐦 Lazzi's Legacy - achatterofgentlemen Meekor - our Silver sponsors! Offering a range of services from bird boarding and fun novelty bird keyrings and accessories!

🐦 Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue – Learn more about your host and adopting, rescuing, and supporting birds in need, plus meet the team working to give birds a fresh start.

🐦Fun Zone & Scavenger Hunts - fun activities for kids and adults.

🛒 more from our vendors:

Beautiful natural nests, perches, and accessories to recreate a little bit of nature at home.

Unique bird-themed apparel and accessories for humans, so you can show off your bird love in style.

Sustainable and organic bird food options for the eco-conscious owner.

Bird care guides, stories, and fun reads for bird enthusiasts of all ages.

Explore a gallery of bird-themed artwork and crafts by talented local artists.

Get a pro photo session of your bird in a studio setting.

🕒 Expo Hours:
9 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: Hungarian Community Centre

Swing by to support these amazing vendors and bring home something special for yourself or your feathered friend. See you there! 🐥

12/11/2024

This adult female Budgie/Budgerigar was found in Ferntree Gully on 10/11/2024. She was handed into a vet clinic by a member of public and has now been examined by an avian vet and under LLRS care.

She is a little skinny but otherwise appears to be bright and eating.

If you believe this is your bird please send us a message with photos, date lost and location.

12/11/2024

Drop by the ACG Bird Enrichment stall on Sunday to enquire about boarding your birds for the upcoming holidays!

Lazzi's Legacy Bird Rescue will also be sharing the table, and you're welcome to come by to ask any questions 💙

11/11/2024

This young female Budgie/Budgerigar was found in Rowville on 09/11/2024. She was handed into a vet clinic by a member of public and has now been examined by an avian vet and under LLRS care.

She is okay, but missing her tail so possibly grabbed by the tail while missing.

If you believe this is your bird please send us a message with photos, date lost and location.

09/11/2024

💙LLRS Rescue Updates!💙

💙ADELINA - its been almost 2 weeks since Adelina had her recheck at the vet, and we determined that her droppings were clear. However, she is still low body weight, and had undigested seed in her droppings. The vet recommended feeding easily digestible foods such as crumbles, and we've also been offering soaked seeds, chop and synbiotic. She was 29 grams at her last visit, and is now sitting at 32 grams. Adelina's future is still unclear, if she continues to improve on a special diet, then she may be put up for adoption in a home that is willing to monitor her gastrointestinal symptoms and beak deformity or she may become a sanctuary bird.

💙ALAN - everyone's favourite baby budgie is now 10 weeks old, can fly laps (and land on my head or hand), fully weaned and starting to chew on seagrass/leather. Alan loves his nightly cuddles and scritches, and often falls asleep tucked under my chin. Alan is trialling sharing a cage with a budgie of similar age to see whether they will get along.

💙LYSANDER - we've added some platform perches and a climbing mat as he was trying to get higher but falling due to only having one functional foot, and the inability to fly. We are continuing to clean his foot daily to help slow down the spread of necrosis, and to keep the foot moist. We will be back at the vet at the end of next week to review the prognosis of his foot.

💙SERAPH - we've given our stray budgie friend a name while we search for her owner. She has been moved out of the brooder into a cage, and has gained 3 grams! If we cannot find her owner, she will become adoptable, but our main priority at the moment is to reunite her with her family.

OUR FUNDRAISER (ends 30/11/2024): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19DsgZ8PZ8/

DONATIONS (for vet bills, and our new brooder): https://linktr.ee/achatterofgentlemen or directly to Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic

08/11/2024

Lysander 💚

While in a cage outside, this little man was attacked by a raven (and also lost his mate) a few days ago, and the owner reached out to a friend to find help for him.

Lysander is likely to lose 3 of his toes on his right foot, and there is risk of losing his back toe and for the necrosis to spread up the foot too. He's on a medication to help circulation along with pain relief and antibiotics. He is lucky to not have a broken wing, but has lost the majority of his right flight feathers as well as his tail. He's very stressed and terrified, but is eating well.

We always recommend building predator proof outdoor enclosures if you are going to have your birds outside. Whether an aviary or an enclosed/netted area.

With the health check of our stray friend yesterday (Seraph), and Lysander's vet bills as well as paying for a new brooder - we need your help! 🙏

Enter our fundraiser for a chance to win a great prize! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12AbaynVLDx/

07/11/2024

This adult female Budgie/Budgerigar was found in Berwick on 06/11/2024. She was handed into a vet clinic by a member of public and has now been examined by an avian vet and under LLRS care.

She is very underweight, at only 27 grams and seems to have been without food or limited amounts of food for a while. She's currently safe, but not fully out of the woods yet.

If you believe this is your bird please send us a message with photos, date lost and location.

05/11/2024

🎉 Support Lazzi's Legacy Bird Rescue & Sanctuary & Win Big! 🎉

Hey everyone! I’m excited to announce a special fundraising campaign for ! This is a celebration of ACG being so close to 1000 followers on IG!

As many of you know, this rescue is close to my heart, as we run it in the memory of our own blue budgie, Lasagna. Whether you’re able to donate a little or a lot, every contribution helps us get one step closer to providing veterinary care for rescued birds and supporting the goal of expanding into a sanctuary.

✨ What will donations go towards: We’re raising funds to purchase a new brooder, intake fees and vet bills. Every donation brings us closer to our goal, and to make it even more fun, we’re holding a raffle to thank you for your generosity!

🎁 RAFFLE PRIZE: One lucky donor will win a copy of MrBeaky the Blue Native Budgie book, donated by the inspirational Blue Budgie himself, PLUS a birdie enrichment and perch set made by , worth over $100!

To Enter:

1. Donate $10 to the fundraiser via bank or PayPal (please ensure to include your phone number or other contact). For every $10 donated, you’ll receive 1 entry into the raffle! (Feel free to donate as much as you’d like—more entries = more chances to win!)

2. Follow AND on Instagram or Facebook

3. Tag 1 bird loving friend (on Instagram or Facebook)

The raffle winner will be drawn on 01/12/2024, so make sure to donate before then to enter

Donation details:
Lazzis Legacy
BSB: 067873
Account number: 11644825
REF: Your contact details/name/social media handle

PayPal -
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PYQN2KJYMP332&fbclid=PAY2xjawGXaS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpgw7hY7Vbu-xzC8mZPSdSTXoiD1fu-x0kxlW-vv12RQGFi7MX_tST55TFA_aem_4CFNEIYL5q1MXJMZgBJw-A

FAQ:
1. Can I participate if I am not in Australia? This raffle prize has no shipping cost AUSTRALIA WIDE, but if you are international and still want to participate, we can arrange to get a cost of shipping for you.

2. Can I participate if I don’t have birds or already have Mr Beaky’s book? You can opt to donate your prize to a friend, or have it mailed to a bird rescue of your choice

3. How will the raffle be drawn? We will use an online generator

4. Where are the important links?
https://linktr.ee/achatterofgentlemen

Thank you for your support—let’s save more budgies together!

05/11/2024

We've recently discovered A Bird A Day - safe toys for birds. and they use lots of components that are loved by our smaller beaks such as balsa, sola and leather!

Our birds are already loving chewing and exploring their new toys! 💙

Apart from providing safe, natural toys for The Chatter - they've also generously donated towards Lazzi's Legacy - achatterofgentlemen ongoing vet bills 🥺

Explore the store on Etsy or shoot them a message on FB and know that you're supporting a small Australian business run by a bird lover who also supports rescues!

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/ABirdADayShop

03/11/2024

We are so excited to be back for the 4th year of the Bird Lover’s Expo as ACG Bird Enrichment!

We will also be having information for Lazzi's Legacy at the table too 🥰

03/11/2024

Hello to The Chatter extended family,

We've been contemplating this decision for a while, and currently something is changing in our lives (no we are not pregnant) so have decided to put out an expression of interest post for 4 of our resident budgies.

Important note: If these guys don't end up finding a new and amazing home, we will continue to look after them and they will continue to have the same quality of life they currently have. They will not be homeless or abandoned.

One of the main things we want for these guys is SPACE. They are currently cageless and have an entire room to fly around in 24/7. We would prefer them to go to someone with an aviary. They are not tame, and are quite fearful of humans (unless you have the seed scoop). We want them to be somewhere where they can be left to explore, forage and fly without fear.

Our preference is for Pierre & Kimbral to stay together and Rhu & Billie to stay together as they are bonded pairs. Rhu does have a beak deformity, but he has no trouble eating and playing.

Please let us know if you're interested in them, they are disease free and microchipped.

They are used to sharing space with budgies, cockatiels, finches and canaries, and they live in the same room but separately from Ringnecks and Alexandrines.

We will be very strict in our screening process for them and without the perfect environment they will not leave our care 💙

Location: SE Victoria - willing to travel for the right home

-Mon xx