Mrs. Toad's Depot

11/05/2024

Everyone meet Pickle(black capped conure) and Quina(Parakeet). The most unlikely and unique pair. They came to us with the saddest of circumstances from a home of nothing less than love. Heavy hearts and tears shed when goodbye was said leaving one life and entering into another. It was heavy circumstances but special request that the two were not separated. Quina and Pickle are an exceptional pair as they both love affection and step up. Yes, a parakeet that steps up and loves affection. If you have any interest in the two please call the store they come with their cage and anyone who gets them will be extremely lucky!
-Stacia

11/04/2024

If someone private messages you about a post on this page because they have one of those pets to sell you, that is not tolerated. I fired an employee for this behavior. If you provide me the screenshot from a real person before we catch them and I contact my attorney, I offer a reward. Anyone who sells out of their home doesn’t have the proper licenses required by law nor any integrity. Taking from a widow raising two special needs adopted children is disgraceful. Have some decency. Love and support small businesses rather than trying to take sales they need to pay the bills and raise their children. Photo because I like it.
Sincerely,
Melissa

11/02/2024

How many of us who find jumping spiders feed them and release them? Today I found this adorable jumping spider on my chair outside and noticed it’s missing a couple of legs so I gave it a small meal and let it get back to nature! Did you know they help with insect control such as mosquitoes and cutworms? They also do not make webs to trap insects either, they’re actually hunters! Not venomous to humans and won’t bite unless they feel they are in danger of being harmed. Today we are open until 6 pm and have several babies ready to go home with enclosures!

11/01/2024

We have another inmate ready for a home!
This little girl was born July 6, 2024 and has all of her vet documentation ready to go home with her!

10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! As trick or treating approaches all of the children once they’re out of school let’s remember to take things slow and be cautious. They’re only children once. Everyone have a safe and wonderful evening! Let’s see those Halloween costumes in the comments! We’re open until 6 pm today!

10/28/2024

10/26/2024

Aracaris are a real joy to have as part of the family. They don't normally become one-person birds and they like to interact with everyone. They may or may not accept other pets or even each other so it is best to use caution when allowing the bird out of its cage for play time if other animals are loose in the house. Same as when introducing any other pet bird into your home. I have kept many, many different pet birds over the years and can say that Aracaris are unlike any of them. If I were ever to have a bird in my life again, hands down I personally would choose an Aracari. The blue you see on this baby is a vet wrap. As our nail scratch began to heal, he began to scratch and pick at it. Surgical glue, nail trim, vet wrap total $48.02 and that was the total unexpected bill. Listen, unexpected expenses happen. I didn’t look for blame. I took care of it. Pet ownership comes with unexpected surprises just as raising children does. The good news is that your pets don’t talk back!
Enjoy your day,
Melissa

10/26/2024

Hey did you know that whites tree frogs can live up to 16 years? Longest recorded life of one was 21 years! Amazing! These amazing tree frogs can appear bright green, blue and even brown!

10/24/2024

Let’s see those photos of your babies periscoping!

10/24/2024

I’m sorry I haven’t posted this silly little boy in a couple of days. Good morning from a talkative Ivory Billed Aracari! I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Melissa

10/22/2024

UPDATE: SOLD

This sweet baby is in store today until 6 pm and is available for purchase!

10/21/2024

This sweet boy wants nothing more than to snuggle. I wanted today and tonight to be rest. But towels have to be changed because p**p happens. So I snuggled him into my neck while Rob changed towels and this baby made the happiest noises. I reassured him I was so proud of the big boy he was because I know it hurt. The wing you see is the one with the tiny nail injury under it that is healing perfectly. You will never know it happened once it heals. I gave kisses and it was off to nap again. We have one more feeding today and as much as my heart wants to snuggle this baby, I know that rest is best. Tomorrow is a new day and I am looking forward to getting back into a normal routine but taking it easy. There are so many new fruits we haven’t tried! He just doesn’t know! Is it me or has this baby really started to fill in with beautiful plumage?
Good evening to all,
Melissa

10/21/2024

Yesterday this sweet Ivory Billed Aracari perched for the very first time! I was so excited for him. We practiced several times throughout the day. Later in the afternoon, he was losing balance on the perch and went to slip backwards. His nail caught his skin under his wing as he was trying to catch himself and I was reaching to steady him. I would be lying if I didn’t say I sobbed like a baby. We went from perching and proudly trying both blueberries and green kiwi to bleeding and my heart shattered. I owe everything to my breeder. He walked me through step by step on what to do. Rob, who never had a pet in his life, jumped in and did everything needed including making that phone call. This morning we have spoken with the vet as well as the breeder. If anyone ever doubted my love and dedication for any living animal in my care, then they clearly don’t know my heart. Here’s the sweet baby boy yesterday morning when he successfully perched for the first time. See the look? He would absolutely rather me hold him so he could snuggle. He’s fine. Sometimes things happen. This morning he woke up happy with giggles and love. I am grateful for the knowledge and expertise from my breeder that helped me help this baby in a moment I pressed the panic button. Thank you to Rob who has stepped up to help this morning as I had a doctor appointment and a baby toucan to care for first. Thank you to Stacia who watched on camera as Rob and I followed every instruction given and helped this sweet baby. Your words of support weren’t unnoticed and they were not only needed, but very much appreciated.

10/20/2024

Aracaris are also extremely quiet when compared to most other birds. Although they are capable of making a somewhat loud alarm call (to call their “flock”) they rarely do so and instead make quiet rattles and whimpers to communicate. They have an amazingly soft whimper they make when they are getting their beak rubbed or head and neck scratched that shows a great level of pleasure. Each species is a little different but none of them could ever be considered noisy. In comments, I will post a video of what I refer to as the giggles (“rattles”) that these aracaris make. The photo was taken (as was the video) by the lovely Stacia after the store closed and she came to get toucan love. Today, this little boy learned to get on my hands and how to pull up and snuggle in my shoulder. Once earlier this afternoon, he slid his beak into the neckline of my shirt before falling asleep. Notice the feathers coming in on his shoulders, back, and wings! The pins are coming off and they’re opening on their own. Amazing how fast they grow and learn. They steal your heart even faster!
Good night,
Melissa

10/19/2024

UPDATE: SOLD

I spy with my little eye a Rose Breasted cockatoo! He is ready to go home! If you have any questions please give us a call during business hours! We close at 6 pm today!

10/19/2024

Pepper flew away from Bradford Place Apartments off Watson Blvd and 41!! Please look for her and let me know if she’s found. Text or call 478-733-1134. She’s a very loved female pearl cockatiel. Contact is Starrsha Harrell

10/18/2024

Owning an Aracari as a pet is an amazing and rewarding experience that is like nothing else. If you have ever kept any other type of bird you will need to toss out any preconceived ideas about what to expect as these guys do not behave anything at all like parrots, large or small. They are extremely inquisitive birds and are always investigating everything around them. They will not be content to sit on your shoulder and rest, however they will likely use you as a landing platform often, looking for some scratching and petting in the process. They do like to cuddle and will relish time spent up inside your shirt, tail folded up over their backs, having a nice little snooze. Today we tried red grapes! They went rather well. He also took a piece of papaya all by himself! Progress! And these feathers are coming in so fast.
Good evening,
Melissa

10/18/2024

EDIT: BOTH SOLD

We got double trouble in today!!! Both males both born in June of this year. Both are fully vetted with vaccinations! Very playful gentlemen! Come by and get a peak at them! We’re open until 6 pm today

10/18/2024

This sweet Cinnamon Green Cheek was found in the Lake Joy Area in Perry. It’s very loving, and well trained. Someone has to be looking for it. Right now it’s safe and has a loving foster dad. Please call the store if this is your baby. We will put you in touch with the foster dad.

10/17/2024

Today was a day of introductions. Let me be clear. He does not like the perch. He’s adamant about not liking it. Didn’t appreciate having to tolerate it as I supported him. Rob bought papaya which makes up 70% of a toucan’s diet in the wild. I cut them into 1/2” or smaller pieces. The beak is actually very lightweight and the closing pressure is relatively weak. (They really don't bite like so many other birds do. If they are not happy with something they just fly off rather than stay and bite.) The papaya went well. Today at each feeding, he received formula as well as papaya. At the end of the day, he’s good with food but not impressed with a perch. This evening you get a celebratory video!
Good night,
Melissa

10/17/2024

My neurologist is better than your neurologist! Okay. I’m kidding and on a serious note I hope you never need a neurologist. I did have an appointment with my neurologist this morning and some other errands following. That meant packing a bag and preparing for a day of fun. My neurologist is the only person who was allowed to hold the toucan. He enjoyed holding him so much, he asked to hold him again before I left and then asked if I could bring him back when he was a little bigger so he could see the difference. This sweet baby toucan did great today and in comments I will post a video of him enjoying the sun coming in the window on our ride home. This little boy has changed so much in just over 48 hours!
Good night,
Melissa

10/16/2024

Look at this beautiful whites tree frog getting in its daily crickets!

10/16/2024

This little love and I have finished another day of feeding. Today was a lot less chaotic and he seemed to settle down so much easier after each meal. As I looked down in my hands I saw this innocent little boy sleeping and I watched him. I knew there were baby wipes to clean up amongst other things to do. But in this moment, I knew. I just needed to sit and hold him. We made progress today. I wish I could show you all the little things I get to see. As each tiny tail feather emerges and those pin feathers begin to open. I promise to do my best in pictures and videos to allow each of you to see this miracle grow. As he learns to balance. As he grows into his big feet. As he perches and gets to taste food that’s native for him. Most of all, I hope the lucky person who gets him knows that they also get a piece of my heart when he goes to his forever family. He is loved. When you get to meet him in person, if you’re not already in love, you will be.
Good night,
Melissa

10/15/2024

EDIT:SOLD

On today’s episode of Mrs. Toads Depot we have this beautiful albino Honduran milk snake available WITH enclosure! Please give us a call or come by and take a peek at her for any additional details!

10/14/2024

Feeding the new baby and revealing what it is.