Tiny Wingz

06/27/2023

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Air quality has gotten worse in Canada and surrounding areas due to our forest fires.
Please keep your birds safe by keeping the windows and doors closed, turning on your ac unit to circulate and pull air through the filter system as well as turning those HEPA air purifiers on.

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•Make sure it has a ozone free setting and not an Ionizer.

06/08/2023

Keep your birds safe 🔥💨

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As the fires🔥 in Canada continue to spread,areas km away are beginning to get smoke warnings ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Please remember if you are in the area or are being effected by the smoke PLEASE keep your birds safe.
Birds lungs do not work like ours and are so fragile, keep your windows closed and doors closed, if you don’t have an air purifier built in your furnace you can make a cheap diy one with a box fan and 5 furnace filters it doesn’t hurt to add an extra to your bird room also.

Dyi air purifier

1 box fan
5 furnace filters
Electrical tape

Make a box 📦 with the box fan being the top. (Fan must be facing down to pull air into the filter box
My drawing is horrible but in the comments lol, there is a video online if you google it.

06/03/2023

London and Surrounding Areas
Buy-Sell-Trade Day
June 17th @ 8am-12 pm
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Need something from Ziggy’s Feathered Friends ? Place your order ahead of the show and pick it up there 🥰

06/01/2023

Did you know that your birds can eat lilacs?

There are actually a few types of flowers that grow or can be grown right in our gardens,that can be tossed into your birds food dish.
In addition to some nutritional values they also add a little enrichment to your birds day.

Below is a list of safe flowers you can give fresh or dried.

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African violets, aster, bottlebrush, carnations, chrysanthemum, daisies, gardenias, gladiolus, hibiscus, honeysuckle, impatiens, lilac, magnolias, marigolds, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, roses, sunflowers, and dandelions(leaves too).
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🚨Important 🚨

Never just pick flowers from garden centres, parks, or if you use pesticides or any chemicals in your garden, It is very important that you know there was no chemicals used.
When in doubt skip it!
These could be extremely fatal to your feathered family members.

04/23/2023

Spring is here and Love is in the Air !

Right about now you have probably noticed your bird(s) are a little more moody than usual and aside from moulting, hormones are beginning to flare.
Unless you are a breeder this is not a behaviour you don’t want to encourage. Birds that a hormonal can be some what unpredictable, biting, attacking, being territorial, screaming, “mating” with toys, trying to feed you or their favourite toys, building nests and getting ready to lay

Even though we can not just turn these feelings off, here are some things we can do to prevent breeding behaviours ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

🦜 Putting your birds to bed early and ensuring they are getting 12 hrs of darkness and sleep every day.
Longer days is a environmental trigger and by allowing longer days and shorter nights you are making your bird think it’s time to breed.

🦜Discouraging Breeding behaviours by removing toys or perches that your birds are showing an s*xual attachment too. If they are regurgitating, vent rubbing, and tail lifting. If your bird is doing this to you as well you want to redirect their attention to something else by changing up the moment and give them a “time out” in their cage.

🦜 You should never touch your bird anywhere but their heads but you definitely want to stay away from it when they are hormonal, this can be s*xually stimulating for them.

🦜 Rearranging Cages
Switching up the environment can discourage breeding behaviours as they are more likely to lay eggs in a cage that hasn’t changed

🦜 Do Not Create or allow your birds in dark areas. These are prime areas to lay eggs

🦜 Stay away from warm mushy foods

🦜 Consider removing opposite s*x’s for the time being.

⭐️Something that is also really important to mention is even though you should be giving your birds calcium regularly, This is when it’s really important to make sure your hens(females) are getting extra.
Laying eggs is natural and being ready for it is very important, every egg that is produced depletes your hens calcium and it is very important regardless of you breeding or your bird just going through the motions of breeding you must insure she is getting enough calcium.
Extra Tip
⭐️Your bird needs to be getting D12 to absorb calcium

04/07/2023

There is no such thing as being to careful 🥰

03/14/2023

Happy 2 Year Gotcha Day Max 🎉🎉

03/14/2023

It’s a ……………
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Are you wanting to know the s*x of your bird ??

Why wait ? Book a DNA test today

For more information contacting me here on messenger or @
[email protected]

03/05/2023

Did you know that this product causes more Avian deaths than any other product sold 😳

When a bird begins to chew on the fabric it begins to break down. It creates smaller strands that can get tangled around legs, toes, wings and necks. When your bird gets caught in the fabric strands, they begin to panic and struggle to free themselves. The strands begin to tighten and your bird can no longer snip the fabric with their beaks. If the strand becomes wrapped somewhere that prevents blood flow for too long, the result can be amputation of that body part or death if it hangs itself. If your bird swallows bits of fabric it can build up in their crop and because they can not digest the fabric, the crop will become impacted. If you’re lucky enough to get to it before it gets bad it will be one costly avian vet visit.
To often I am hearing well, my bird doesn’t chew it !!! Birds chew it’s what they do just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
These little tents can also trigger unwanted behaviour. They create dark spots that give the feeling of a safe nesting spot and create unwanted hormonal behaviours like aggression and egg laying.
Not to mention they are made of fabric and cardboard (insert to keep shape), so if your bird is pooping on them or regurgitating on it they can not be properly washed or disinfected.

Don’t take any chance with them,
It’s better to be safe than sorry.

03/03/2023

Frozen Vs. Fresh

Did you know that frozen vegetables can be more nutritious than fresh?
I know, your probably thinking but how is this possible, right!?

Well….. Most frozen vegetables are flash frozen within days of being picked, and many vegetables hit the market a few days after being picked depending on where they are being shipped.
Fresh vegetables loose about 30% of its original nutrition three days after being picked, so the longer it sits the less nutritious they become.Putting your vegetables in the fridge will slow the process but not by much and only if it is stored correctly.

Feeding you birds vegetables daily doesn’t have to be time consuming or require hours of prep work.

Just remember that veggies and fruits spoil quickly so a good habit to get in to is feed them fresh in the morning when you wake up and just before you leave the house discard any uneaten veggies or fruit.
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03/02/2023

Did you know you can cut down the waste of pellets by choosing the right size for your bird and not over filling food bowls?
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03/01/2023

Think Diversity !!!

Different species have different dietary needs. Do you have any questions or need some guidance with your birds dietary needs ?

🦜Book a One on One Consultation today and learn what your birds dietary requirements are to maintain a healthy happy life.

02/28/2023

Millet Spray ~

Also known as finger millet is not only a great treat but is a good enrichment. It encourages your birds natural foraging instincts and creates a form of entertainment by keeping them busy.
While millet is nutritious, it is high in calories and should not replace your regular diet.

02/27/2023

Hi,
My name is Crystal, I am a Certified Avian Specialist located in London, Ontario.

Did you recently get a New Bird and need some guidance? Or perhaps you already have a bird and are looking for some advice?
Well you have come to the right place!

Tiny Wingz also offers services such as Wing & Nail Trimmings, DNA testing and One on one virtual consultations so things like Proper care for your bird including cage requirements, set up, enrichments, nutritional needs or any concerns or question you may have can all be done in the comfort of your own home.

Our goal at Tiny Wingz is provide you with the knowledge and tools to have a long lasting healthy and happy relationship with your feathered friends.

To book an appointment please contact me here on my page or @ [email protected]