Feathers & Tails

08/03/2025

Why you'll never find a mirror sold in our shop ⬇️🙌

🚫 Toys to avoid 🚫

We often get asked why we don't stock any mirrors on our birdie toy wall! There is a very simple reason for this - mirrors are psychologically bad for your bird.

Birds, although very intelligent, do not recognise their own reflection! This gives the bird an incorrect perception of reality, they are not talking to another bird and therefore do not get the same interaction, reflections only mimic them.

Having a mirror inside your birds cage can cause a surge in hormonal behaviours, which in turn can cause issues such as;
🐦 Territorial behaviour
🐦 Biting/aggression
🐦Depression/frustration from lack of interaction from a possible mate
🐦Stress/obsession
🐦Attacking mirror (mirrors are breakable and can cause injury)

'But my budgie is fine and likes his mirror' - Unfortunately this is a common misconception, it is very likely that the mirror is causing psychological harm. Without a full understanding of bird behaviour, it may not seem that way to us humans.

There is a huge range of healthier toy options you can choose for your bird instead, including (but not limited to) foraging toys, shredding toys and clanger toys!

This is our first instalment of 'Toys to Avoid', follow us for more 'Toys to Avoid' posts in future!🚫

📸Baby Cam demonstrating an instant reaction to a mirror for educational purposes only!

08/03/2025

🦜🌶🦜FRESH CHOP IN-STORE 🦜🥬🦜
Made fresh today and will be good for 3 days!
❄️ Can also be frozen to use another day ❄️

See todays bird CHOP ingredients ⬇️

Every Friday & Tuesday there will be small batches of fresh CHOP avalable for sale for your feathered friends 🦜

Perfect to add variety into your birds diet without waste! - Will have a range of ingredients, varying each week (8-10 minimum ingredients inside each tub!)

08/03/2025

New harness & lead for this adorable lady! 🐕
Her mum picked the perfect colour, pink really does suit her Nurse Brogan Aesthetics 🌸

🐕 Discount offers available instore 🐕

07/03/2025

Still some spaces on our dog raffle! The Prize is worth over £50! ✨️

🎉 RAFFLE TIME- Bonus ball scratch card! 🎉 🐕DOG PRIZE🐕 Win the whole bundle below that's worth over £50!

All funds go directly to our Veterinary bills at Ark Vets, Sheffield, Killamarsh.

£3 PER NUMBER or £5 for 2 NUMBERS

⬇️Choose a number/s by commenting below on this post
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💳 SEND RAFFLE MONEY TO:
Business Current Account
Feathers & Tails LTD
43723241
52-30-29
⭐️Quoting "Raffle" with your full name⭐️
________________________________________

Don't want to enter the raffle but want to help towards our veterinary funds for our Parrot & Reptile Rescue? ⬇️

You can make a payment directly to the vets by
calling Ark Vets in Killamarsh on 0114 247 0828, quoting a donation to Feathers & Tails at 38 westgate - the money will go straight into our account towards veterinary care.

Or you can send a donation directly to us via bank transfer quoting "Gilly Donation" (bank details above)
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Numbers available:
1. Kirsti Marie Hayes- paid
2. Tigs Bromley- paid
3. Nikki West paid
4. Jack Baker paid
5. Linda West- Paid
6. Craig Mould paid
7. Tigs Bromley- Paid
8. Craig Coldwell- Paid
9. CraigMould - paid
10. Sandra Perkins - Paid
11. Jordan Mangham
12. Craig Coldwell- Paid
13. Nikki West- Paid
14. Craig Mould - paid
15. Kirsti Marie Hayes- paid
16. Jack Baker paid
17. Linda West- Paid
18. Jordan Mangham
19. Hannah Suzanne - paid
20. Tigs Bromley- Paid
21. Craig Mould- Paid
22. Kirsti Marie Hayes- paid
23. Craig Coldwell- Paid
24. Holly Hughes
25. Hannah Suzanne - paid
26. Nikki West- Paid
27. Brogan W
28. Harriette B -paid
29. Tigs Bromley- paid
30. Ian morley - paid
31. Sandra Perkins- Paid
32. Harriette B - paid
33. Tigs Bromley- Paid
34. Holly Hughes paid
35. Kirsti Marie Hayes- paid
36. Nikki West- Paid
37. Ian morley - paid
38. Craig Coldwell- Paid
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40. Tigs Bromley- Paid

06/03/2025

🐦🦜Bluey 🦜🐦

The handsome Bluey is now looking for his forever home! This gorgeous Kakariki was sadly rehomed after his cage-mate was exhibiting hormonal behaviour, leaving them simply unhappy together in the cage offered. He is untamed, but kakarikis are so inquisitive and food oriented, they can be tamed and trained well with some persistence.

All adoption policies and fees apply! See our adoption policy at the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page ⬇️

https://feathersandtailsshop.co.uk/fathers-tails-parrot-sanctuary-rescue/

06/03/2025

🪽 Birds are meant to fly 🪽

We really don't understand how this is a controversial topic in this day and age. Parrots are built to fly. There shouldn't even be an argument about this topic, yet here we are. Let's go through a few reasons why people clip wings and debunk them.

"It keeps them safe".
Does it though? A clipped parrot can often still glide meaning it can still escape outdoors. The only difference is a clipped parrot WILL get caught by predators because it has a weak flight pattern. Clipped parrots cannot manoeuvre away from danger and are easy prey so survival if they escape is minimal. Swap wing clipping for closing doors, bug screens and general precautions when it comes to safety.

"They can still fly! Just not as far!"
This goes back to the safety aspect. If they get outdoors they are dinner. Also, if a clipped bird can still fly why clip them in the first place? Clipped parrots need to use their wings in a slightly different manner to those who aren't clipped since they don't have the same level of control. This leads to muscle atrophy or muscle growth in the wrong areas. Many clipped birds also have keel injuries as they cannot land properly and smack into the floor.

"It will help me tame them".
Theres a post about this coming later this week explaining how this DOESN'T work and why people think it does.

02/03/2025

🐍🐍🐍CB24 Male Royal Python- Pastel YellowBelly 66% HET pied 🐍🐍

We still have this beautiful male left from last year! He's great to handle, a good feeder and active. He loves to bask under his heat and UV on a log, rather than hide away!

02/03/2025

Summer & Autumn had their nails clipped with us this morning, was so nice to see them again and hear about all the mischievous things they have been up to 🤣🦜🦜

(Summer & Autumn got adopted from our rescue last year!)

01/03/2025

CAT RAFFLE!! Be in it, to WIN it 🎉😺

🎉 RAFFLE TIME- Bonus ball scratch card! 🎉 🐈 CAT PRIZE 😺 Win this whole bundle of KING CAT NIP products that's worth over £50!

All funds go directly to our Veterinary bills at Ark Vets, Sheffield, Killamarsh.

£3 PER NUMBER or £5 for 2 NUMBERS

⬇️Choose a number/s by commenting below on this post
________________________________________
💳 SEND RAFFLE MONEY TO:
Business Current Account
Feathers & Tails LTD
43723241
52-30-29
⭐️Quoting "Raffle" with your full name⭐️
________________________________________

Don't want to enter the raffle but want to help towards our veterinary funds for our Parrot & Reptile Rescue? ⬇️

You can make a payment directly to the vets by
calling Ark Vets in Killamarsh on 0114 247 0828, quoting a donation to Feathers & Tails at 38 westgate - the money will go straight into our account towards veterinary care.

Or you can send a donation directly to us via bank transfer quoting "Gilly Donation" (bank details above)
_______________________________________
Numbers available:
1. Kerry Pearson
2. Sue Coldwell- paid
3. Megan Hill- paid
4.
5. Vicky Boswell- paid
6.
7. Ryan Shaw- paid
8. Kristine Karole
9. Megan Hill- paid
10. Hannah Reilly
11. Vicky Boswell- paid
12. Sue Coldwell- paid
13.
14. Megan Hill- paid
15. Sandra Perkins- paid
16. Hannah Reilly
17. Megan Hill- paid
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20. Vicky Boswell- paid
21. Ryan Shaw- paud
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23. Megan Hill- paid
24. Megan Hill- paid
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26.
27.
28. Vicky Boswell- paid
29.
30. Megan Hill- paid
31.
32. Megan Hill- paid
33. Kristine Karole
34. Sandra Perkins- paid
35.
36. Megan Hill- paid
37. Kerry Pearson
38.
39.
40. Megan Hill- paid

28/02/2025

💯👏⬇️ This is one of the things we do not like to hear you say when coming to view our birds 🙈 It is no reason to get a bird just because they have the potential to learn to talk!
It is a HUGE lifestyle change sharing your home with a bird and it shouldn't be an easy or fast decision! We will always guide you the best we can to ensure its the right choice! 🦜❤️

We see it very often that people want a parrot simply because they mimic speech. Please, if you are interested in welcoming a parrot into your home do your research! Even reach out to us! We will be more than happy to help explain how difficult these beautiful creatures can be and offer advice about keeping them in your home.

28/02/2025

🦎 Vieillardi Chameleon Gecko 🦎
(Eurydactylodes vieillardi)

Have you seen a more beautiful gecko?

This gorgeous CB24 Male Chameleon gecko is still available! Great for anyone that's looking for something different but still a dream to handle and a great eater too, he will make a fantastic addition to your collection, or even as a first reptile!

28/02/2025

🦜🌶🦜FRESH CHOP FRIDAY 🦜🥬🦜
Made fresh today and will be good for 3 days!
❄️ Can also be frozen to use another day ❄️

See todays bird CHOP ingredients ⬇️

Every Friday & Tuesday there will be small batches of fresh CHOP avalable for sale for your feathered friends 🦜

Perfect to add variety into your birds diet without waste! - Will have a range of ingredients, varying each week (8-10 minimum ingredients inside each tub!)

🌶 Variety is the spice of life 🌶

28/02/2025

❗️⬇️❗️🦜 cockatiel found, currently housed at the vets please get in touch with them direct.

❗FOUND❗
An adult cockatiel has been handed in to us, found near the Hilton Doubletree in Leeds City Centre.

If you are missing a cockatiel and think this one may be yours, please contact us on 0113 2369030 or via email [email protected].

27/02/2025

🐈‍⬛Have you collected the full KingCatnip range?? 🐈‍⬛

The variety of colours, sizes and shapes provide endless fun for your cat! And on top of that they are packed FULL of the highest quality organic catnip 🌿 no cats can resist!

27/02/2025

Always worth a re-share!!

27/02/2025

🐶 FORTRESS Dog Toys 🐕‍🦺
🔸️No Squeaker- This toy is fully stuffed, rigid and contains no inner squeaker

🔸️Huge Sizes:
Great for satisfying the instincts of large dogs, while small dogs will enjoy pinning the larger toys down. Smaller version is available too!.

🔸️Triple Stitched:
The edges of this toy are triple-stitched for longer-lasting tugging and pulling.

🔸️Three Layers:
Made with three strong reinforced mesh fabric layers.

🔸️Soft Clumped Stuffing:
This fabric less likely to get caught in your dog's teeth.

🔸️Bright Colours:
Bright, big and bold! This is sure to excite your dog's senses.

There are very popular instore, gets yours today!! ❗️😁

27/02/2025

Oh Coco, what a sweet bird you can be 🥰

Coco is a Quaker who is in our rescue but not yet ready to be adopted as she's still under assessment but enquiries are welcome 🦜

26/02/2025

🦜Do you own a parrot? Or work with a parrot? Please take the time to fill out this survey ⬇️ Thank you 🦜

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18qirthHXx/

Do you live in the UK or Ireland and care for a parrot? 🦜✨

We want to hear from you! Whether you're a parrot owner, a rescue centre carer, a veterinarian or a zookeeper, your insights on parrot behaviour are invaluable.

We're conducting an anonymous survey to better understand parrot behaviour and welfare and we’d love to hear from you. Your contribution could help improve the care and well-being of parrots across the UK and Ireland.

✅ Who can participate?
* Anyone 18 years or older
* Based in the UK or Ireland
* Caring for any species of parrot

📋 The survey takes just 15 minutes. Click here to take part:https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/svs/parrot-housing-and-behaviour-survey

🗓 Survey closes: April 25th, 2025

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us [email protected].

Thank you for helping advance parrot welfare research! 🦜💚