Parrot-Fun-Alia

16/11/2023

Double the market fun this weekend! Enjoy the normal Saturday morning markets, go for a midday siesta, then return for more food, music and market atmosphere in the afternoon for the special twilight markets!

08/04/2023

05/04/2023

Does anyone else have a naughty hormonal parrot at the moment?
If I had feathers, I'd be stress-plucking 😝

13/01/2023

Spring Blossom mix is nearly sold out! If you want some, please send me a message ASAP :)

06/12/2022

Dried yucca curls are a hit!

01/12/2022

On Wednesday, one of my conures slipped past me and zoomed out into the urban wild of South Toowoomba. One of the first things I did was submit a report on ParrotAlert.com. This is an amazing service.

Fortunately, I was able to get her back but it really brought home to me the importance of:
* Wing clipping. Parrots molt regularly and new feathers come through quickly.
* Micro-chipping. Vets will scan parrots for a microchip (much like dog registration).
* Ensuring there are extra protections such as double doors in place for aviary and un-tamed parrots.

Help support ParrotAlert.com by donating or sharing with your friends.

20/11/2022

First load of pears, lemons and capsicums went into the food dehydrator today! Thank you to Patobella Books for investing in my little business. This dehydrator will better maintain the nutrients of fruit and vegetables for parrot dry food mixes and parrot treats!

Can parrots eat Lemons? Generally, I avoid giving my flock citrus however a little fresh lemon, mandarin or orange pulp from time to time is ok. You could add small bits of dried lemon to forage mixes to create interest.
The lemons pictured here are destined for cocktails, Xmas punch and craft ;-)

11/11/2022

Thank you to my pop who served in the RAAF and all the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting us.

18/09/2022

18/09/2022

Now Available!
Springtime Blossom Dry Parrot Food Mix!

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04/09/2022

Sunday afternoon treats for my flock. I started with:
* cooked sweet potato.
* raw zucchini.
* mango.
To thicken it up, I added mixed quinoa, red lentil flour (organic), paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, chamomile flowers, ground dried orange and rooibos. The mixture was still quite wet so I added a heap of coconut.
It doesn't taste too bad. The mango flavour comes through nicely.
Now to turn this into lovely little parrot biscuits!
If you want a pack, I could spare 2 or 3. Just send me a message and I'll package them up for you. $5 per pack will do the trick for this mix :) pick up in sth Toowoomba.

Random parrot trivia: Did you know all lentils should be cooked before giving to your parrots?

24/08/2022

Did you know that there are lots of types of flowers parrots can have? With Spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start planting and harvesting flowers for your flock. I'll have some to sell soon so you don't have to worry about giving your parrot any toxic flowers 🌻🌼

If you don't have a lot of space or time, try planting sunflowers. Parrots will gladly nibble on the petals (and of course, the seeds). Just remember not too many as each sunflower seed is a bit like us eating a cheeseburger. Too many seeds can lead to liver damage.

19/08/2022

SOLD OUT
Hungry? Parrot treats are in the oven.

As my oldest hen is sick, and my hens and female parrots are all laying eggs, this mix is all about boosting the immune system and protein to help support their tiny bodies during the change of season.
*sweet potato
*carrot
*broccoli
*blueberries
*crushed Vetafarm (everyday essentials) pellets
*Passwell parrot soft food
*Red lentil flour

Want some? I can spare a few packs. Pick up Sat or Sun in South Toowoomba (near Long and Hume).
$7.50 each.
Cash or pay online - https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLW3VYTCRN68W/checkout/66HURHK7VZO26KKK5OSLYDBK

24/07/2022

Beautiful lavender from the garden drying for parrot treats :-D

22/06/2022

Parrot treats (and more) are coming! Stay tuned for locations and times.

03/06/2022

Our first little stall selling parrot treats! Going well so far :-D

03/06/2022

Flavours of our parrot treats today at the Downs Bird Sale are:

Sweet Potato, carrot and capsicum
- with quinoa, brown rice flour, paprika, turmeric, and organic chamomile flowers.

Beetroot, strawberry and pomegranate
- with cooked white rice, coconut, brown and white rice flour, and organic rose petals, cinnamon, dried apple and hibiscus.

Green bean, cauliflower, broccoli and brussel sprouts
- with white and brown rice flour, peppercorns, dried basil and thyme, peas, cooked white rice, and organic chamomile flowers.

Drop in and say hello, buy a handmade card to support a local wildlife fund, or pick up a book on the adventures of an Australian dinosaur by a local children's author - and of course, don't forget to browse the beautiful range of birds for sale.

Downs Bird Sale
Centenary Heights Highschool hall, South Toowoomba.
9-11am
Free entry

• Although all ingredients are human food-grade, our parrot treats are for animal consumption only.

03/06/2022

Getting the parrot treats ready for tomorrow morning! They are pretty yummy. I may have snuck in a taste ;-)

02/06/2022

Getting all the fruit and veg ready for Saturday's bird sale in Toowoomba! Come on down and check it out!
Centenary Heights Highschool hall
9-11am
Saturday 4th June

18/04/2022

Have had a lovely afternoon making these for my flock (and cleaning p**p!) 😀

25/11/2021

Did you know that if you find (or lose) a parrot, you can log the event here at Parrot Alert? https://www.parrotalert.com/

Report a lost parrot / bird or found parrot / bird with the Parrot Alert reporting / alerting register.

24/11/2021

If anyone in Toowoomba wants sword ferns, let me know. They're taking over my garden. Also, they grow well indoors and they are non-toxic to parrots - oh and they're not bad air purifiers.

23/10/2021

Why are birds the only living dinosaurs? Not that I am complaining, just curious why my incredible little feathered friends don't have other dinosaur relatives still alive.

Watch our animation to find out.

06/10/2021

Goodies for my parrots

01/09/2021

My parrot owner handbook has 9 pages completed! I am having a lot of fun making this and look forward to sharing it for free with other flock families!

31/05/2021

Unwell birds seem to find me. Found a red-rumped parrot this morning.
Sadly, the little fellow was far too injured to recover. So sad. Looked like an attack - most likely a cat as these darlings spend a lot of time foraging in grasses. He has a mate somewhere who will be missing him.
Learn about these beauties here: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/red-rumped-parrot?fbclid=IwAR3mThA3IoeJZcO5QWYa4FWBBkJrgEob1RDLgOQsyyLLRZu_YgLeNPVKKpo

BirdLife Australia is dedicated to creating a bright future for Australia's birds.

17/05/2021

I have sorted all of my parrot's feathers they have molted into sizes. From the tiniest, itty bitty feathers to the biggest tail feathers. My gosh they are all gorgeous. These were a couple of pics I sent my partner. I will have to take some more out in the sunshine. They're absolutely stunning.
Now they are sorted, I can start turning some into jewellery! :-D