Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue

02/09/2024

NO POWER!?! Apologies to those who are trying to get through to us at the moment. We were impacted by the bad storms that have been happening in Melbourne and are still operating without power and proper phone reception (and we don't have an ETA for normalcy to return). All the birds are fine, but obviously we are inundated with requests for help for lost/found birds. As you can probably appreciate, without working refrigerators, feeding fresh food is challenging and we're working harder than normal just to keep up.
Messages are slow to come through but we're doing our best to respond. Please be patient!

31/08/2024

ONE WEEK TO GO!!!! Got your tickets to our Comedy Night yet? We're running a comedy night to raise funds for the rescue and its future. We would love it if you could come and support what we do by joining us for this night out! Ticket proceeds will be saving lives.
We know a lot of you have said you are coming but you need to actually buy tickets to come and here is your reminder!
The comedy night will be held at the beautiful Yarra Valley Lodge in Chirnside. Drinks will be available for purchase. You can also make a night of it by booking lodging and dinner at the Yarra Valley Lodge. They will be offering vegan options in dining at Lodge Bar. To make dinner and lodging bookings, visit Yarra Valley Lodge website.
Book your comedy show tickets at:
http://comedyforacause.net/KNL
Thank you for supporting Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue!!

25/08/2024

Make sure all cages are indoors and aviaries are bolted down. Keep your birds safe.

** Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️ **

Please note that the warning area now includes the entire Melbourne Metro Area.

A front of heavy rain is crossing the South Australian border (at 1400) - a lesser front will pass ahead of the more significant front due around 1800hrs.

Thunderstorm Forecast
Issued Sunday, 25 August 2024, Valid until midnight on Sunday, 25 August 2024.
THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE (>10% of thunder within 10km of a point) across the state, and THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY (>30%) in the central districts.
Very isolated high-based thunderstorms are expected during the morning, with more significant thunderstorms developing over the western and central districts during the afternoon and reaching the east during the evening and easing.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE (>10% should a thunderstorm occur) over all but the far eastern parts of the state and SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY (>30% should a thunderstorm occur) through central districts, including the Melbourne Metro area. Severe thunderstorms are possible through the afternoon and evening, but are most likely from mid-afternoon to early evening.

HAZARDS:
DAMAGING WINDS are possible with any severe thunderstorm, with LARGE HAIL possible over all of the Severe Thunderstorm Possible area, apart from the South West.
Additionally, DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are likely with thunderstorms in the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, including over the Melbourne Metro area.
LARGE HAIL with organised thunderstorms is also possible throughout the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, becoming likely in this area near and north of the Divide.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES: There is a slight (less than 10%) chance of GIANT HAIL with organised thunderstorms during the afternoon or early evening in the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, with the greater risk near and north of the Divide.
HEAVY RAIN is also a slight risk with thunderstorms in all parts of the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/fW1Jtp1997ZwjZVy/?mibextid=a6qBZl - check this link to the BoM site for more info

23/08/2024

Building of our new galah aviary! Many thanks to be shared. Huge thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government!!! Thank you to KZ Pet Homes for custom creating our ideas! And big thanks to Keith for helping to install the aviary and build all the sleeping stands and hanging swings! And thanks to Ian for supplying the branches and gumnuts to create the stands and swings!

23/08/2024

15/08/2024

Check out the lineup! Purchase your tickets and have a great night while also helping support the rescue.

10/08/2024

We Have a Winner! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the lucky winner of the $2000 Weekly Charity Draw! 🎉🏆

But before we reveal, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to EACH and EVERY one of you who participated. Your support helps us create a sustainable weekly income for our cause. 🙏💙

Now, the moment you've been waiting for... 🥁

Congratulations to JUSTINE M for being this week's lucky recipient! 🌟🎈

Your generosity and commitment to our mission are truly inspiring. Together, we are making a positive impact on our community! 🌍

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities to make a difference. Thank you all for being part of our journey!! 🎉🏆

Join here - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/kiwis

30/07/2024

Come join us for a night of comedy featuring comedians from Sydney & Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Your tickets will help us raise much needed funds for vet bills and our future goal of building a sanctuary.

The comedy night will be held at the beautiful Yarra Valley Lodge. Drinks will be available for purchase. You can also make a night of it by booking lodging and dinner at the Yarra Valley Lodge. They will be offering vegan options in dining at Lodge Bar. To make dinner and lodging bookings, visit Yarra Valley Lodge website.

Book your comedy show tickets at:

http://comedyforacause.net/KNL

Thank you for supporting Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue!!

27/07/2024

🚀 Win Big & Make a Difference! The $2000 Weekly Raffle Winner Announced!

Hats off to JESS B – they just pocketed $2000 in the weekly draw! 🎉 Ready to seize your winning moment?

Don't just watch, try to WIN: grab your raffle tickets now. Your shot at $2000 awaits, while supporting our valuable cause!

Join here - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/kiwis

25/07/2024

See if you can guess what this is before reading further.

I’ll give some clues. It’s mostly made of cotton fibres with a bit of silverbeet in there. It’s a bit smelly so you don’t want to lean in too close. And it was removed by an avian vet.

If you guessed crop impaction, you’re correct. I know these posts go up often, but we hope to save as many lives as we can by education. It is so common for us to point out cotton hazards and the families tell us their bird doesn’t chew the rope, happy hut, blanket….but if they ever catch them, they will remove the item. I can tell you from experience, people never notice. The bird only has to take in a few fibres a day to slowly build a mass in the crop. The cotton fibres are not digestible so they just sit in the crop slowly amassing. The bird that this came out of, had been taking in fibres from a warm blanket covering the cage at night. There was absolutely no indication anywhere on the blanket that he had been chewing. No one ever caught him in the act. This bird was lucky that the mass was detected and could be removed. Often birds with a crop impaction will get sick from an infection in the crop due to the impaction or they will die of starvation as nothing can get through to the stomach.

Please don’t take risks and “remove when you see it becoming a problem”! You likely won’t see it coming and it’s not worth the risk. Avoid cotton products around your birds.

20/07/2024

Vomiting or regurgitation?!

We often have people questioning whether their bird is vomiting or regurgitating. In the pictures below is an easy sign. If you find your bird with its head covered in a mucus like this cockatiel, you know your bird has been vomiting whether you caught him in the act or not. Vomiting is projectile. They often swirl their head and neck around and food or mucus comes flying out, often getting lots of it on their head. Vomiting is always a cause for concern and a vet appointment should be booked urgently. There are many reasons birds vomit and you should consult with an avian vet on the possible causes. A few of the many possibilities are ingesting something toxic, metal toxicity, crop impaction, crop infection, liver/kidney disease, megabac (AGY), and other possible diseases.

Regurgitation is generally a gentle placement of seed or food on to a loved item or person. This will not result in mucus covering the head.

20/07/2024

🎉 Big News! Our $2000 Weekly Raffle Winner Revealed!

Congratulations to SUZANNE W for scooping up $2000 in our weekly raffle! 🥳 Your support creates real winners and real support for us…

Be part of the action: Your ticket isn't just a chance to win – it's a chance to make a meaningful impact. Let's make a difference together!

Join here - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/kiwis

18/07/2024

🌟 Join Our Raffle TONIGHT - Just $2 for a Shot at $2000! 🌟

⏰ Deadline tonight to make a real impact! Your $2 ticket not only enters you into the draw for $2000 but also helps our much needed fundraising efforts! 💰

Don't miss this chance to make a genuine difference for us and potentially win!

Join here - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/kiwis

18/07/2024

All links for the Club Draws should be working now! ❤️

16/07/2024

🎉 ATTENTION! - Help Save Lives and maybe Win Big! 🎉

Have you ever dreamed of making a real difference while having a shot at winning $2,000 every week? Now, you can! Our charity raffle for our amazing Bird rescue is here, and it’s amazing.

Every ticket you buy supports our mission to rescue and care for Birds in need.

💰 And the best part? You have the chance to win a whopping $2,000 every single week!

Join us in this incredible journey of compassion and hope. Buy your raffle tickets today, and let’s make this world a better place for our feathered friends. ❤️

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win big while doing something incredible for birds in need.

Join here - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/kiwis

10/07/2024

Bird and Exotic Animal Clinic have offered help to locals that need emergency boarding in the current fire emergency.
"If any of our clients and their pets are located within the areas surrounding the Derrimut factory fire and require safe housing for their little ones, we do have space available in our boarding area.
Please call us on 0406 522 013 if you require emergency boarding assistance.
We hope everyone is staying safe, humans and critters alike 💛"

An explosion has sparked a major factory fire, which is sending plumes of black smoke over Melbourne's west.

10/07/2024

WARNING!!!! URGENT!!!! Parts of Melbourne are being affected by toxic smoke due to a large factory fire in Derrimut. Smoke is never good for birds but this is a particularly large chemical fire that is significantly dangerous. Please take steps to protect your birds by bringing them inside if possible. If you have birds that are in outdoor aviaries, consider shielding those aviaries with wet sheets/blankets or even use a misting system to help trap smoke particles. See the attached article for more air quality tips.

A planned burn in the Dandenongs, Victoria, Australia. It doesn’t look it to the untrained eye, but this actually a controlled fire. Firefighters do these burns to reduce fuel load to reduce the risk of serious bushfire. The smoke blankets numerous suburbs when they do this. Occasionally something...

09/07/2024

Help Needed! Hoping to try to find someone working that way or on the end of their holiday who can help transport this urgent case.

Transport has been sorted, thank you to everyone who has contacted us! We'll be putting up a post tomorrow about this budgie's journey.

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Transport Needed!

We're looking for anyone who happens to be in the Warrnambool area, who can transport this little budgie to us before Friday. They need to see an avian vet, and the sooner, the better.

The plan is for them to be seen by an avian vet, and then go into temporary care until we reopen our doors for intakes.

If anyone can assist, please send us a direct message!

29/06/2024

Please read and be aware.

What is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza (commonly known as "Bird Flu") is a highly contagious viral infection in birds that is most commonly seen in poultry. Infections are considered either highly pathogenic (HPAI) or low pathogenic (LPAI). HPAI is serious and can be expected to cause up to a 100%...

07/06/2024

Join us for an exciting fundraiser this June!

ACG Bird Enrichment - created by achatterofgentlemen & LittleBeaks are coming together to raise funds for Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue

Tiers:
1. Donate $5 to enter into the draw for a Birdie Box from us
2. Donate $15 to enter into the draw for the Little Beaks™ Box
3. Donate $30 and above to enter into the draw for the Ultimate Birdie Box from us

Your donation may go towards:
- Veterinary expenses (including disease screening for intakes, illness, and rehabilitation)
- Venue rental for the Annual Bird Lover's Expo (the cost of the venue has gone up this year)
- Food (fresh vegetables and fruits, pellets, seeds, sprouts, etc)
- Enrichment (perches, toys, treats)
- Housing (new enclosures and repairs)
- And any other expected or unexpected expense that a rescue may face

Donate at:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/achatterofgentlemen
OR
BSB: 193-879
A/N: 426 749 941
REF: First Name, Phone Number

If you are unable to donate but want to help out, please share this post 💙
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Shipping Available AUSTRALIAN-WIDE!
Enter by June 24th 2024 11:59pm AEST

Full description of prizes and more information here: https://www.achatterofgentlemen.com/fundraiser

03/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kvVGq8dSi4VMQuj7/?mibextid=WC7FNe

03/06/2024

CALLING ALL VENDORS!

If you make or sell bird toys, stands, or food, or if you have create art or crafts that is bird themed (bird, parrot, wildlife birds, chicken, duck, pigeon!), come join us for the 4th Annual Bird Lover’s Expo!

31/05/2024

Happy World Parrot Day from all of us at Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue! Pictured are a few of our personal parrots and permanent residents.

30/05/2024

Often in rescue we need a little pick me up as it can be a roller coaster of emotions. Today, we had these little rays of sunshine come visit from Works for Birds. You can’t help but smile watching them waddle through the grass, nibbling, and wagging their cute little tails.

27/05/2024

Why does Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue not have a catalog???

We at the rescue feel very strongly that a picture never does a bird justice. Each bird has their own unique interests and personality. We can describe to you what their personality is like with us, but it may vary in different environments and with different people. We want people to come in with an open mind and spend time talking to different birds. Sometimes a shy bird may take a liking to a person or family and out of the blue start cooing, flirting, talking, or stepping up when they have never displayed those behaviour before. There are also lots of shy birds that if given the chance to bond with you over time, will be the best bird you could ever imagine. TikTok, fb, and Instagram cute birds don’t emphasise enough that the behaviours you see and like, are behaviours that developed over time through forming strong bonds. The bonds were not instant. The creators of those videos spent time earning their trust and building those bonds. With lots of out of cage time, healthy diet, and positive interactions and training you too can build a strong bond with your bird.

If you are interested in giving a bird a home, consider adoption. Send us a pm to set up a time to come in and meet the birds.