Flight of Fancy Aviaries Perth WA

21/10/2023

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08/10/2023

This lovely pair have 6 chicks to raise. Male is eating non-stop to ensure his hen has enough to feed their large brood.

08/10/2023

Fuelling up to feed his family - hen and 6 chicks.

23/06/2023

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Posts about FDB written by Pamela Clark, CPBC

06/05/2023

Seeking golden shouldered parrots.
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27/03/2022

https://www.forthebirdsdvm.com/pages/the-a-b-cs-of-non-food-items-that-birds-love

It's hard to say when the notion that parrots could eat and chew whatever they wanted took hold. Yes, they have an innate need to chew. This certainly arises from...

31/01/2022

https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1907684/421058/Signs-and-Symptoms-Zinc-s-Actions-in-the-Body

So what does zinc toxicosis look like, and how does it differ from lead toxicosis? There are both similarities and differences to unpack here. Like lead, zinc is absorbed into body tissues after ingestion. Zinc accumulates most in the liver, pancreas, kidneys, lining of the intestine, and the brain....

27/06/2021

https://lousboxesandtoys.com.au/

I’ve bought a growing number of bird stands and bird boxes from Lou, most recently a custom made nest box for Superb parrots. The quality is exceptional and prices reasonable. Highly recommended.

30/04/2021

2020 juvenile scarlet chested parrots.

29/04/2021

Juvenile Scarlet chested parrots. Hatched mid-December 2020.
Available now. Require outdoor aviary appropriate for this species.
Email or message for details.

29/04/2021

Clancy and Cleo’s 2020/2021 Spring/Summer season.
2 Cinnamon Pearl hens and 1 unsexed grey Pearl (probably a cockbird).
All split to pied.
Juveniles only are available. Require a large outdoor aviary.
Message or email for details please.
Mother is the Pearl Lutino in photo (fully feathered behind her crest). Father is a saddle back Pearl pied split for cinnamon.

17/03/2021

https://www.westtoowoombavetsurgery.com.au/bird-care/beak-and-feather-disease/

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) has been with us for a long time, and this page details what to look for. West Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery is located at 357 West St, Toowoomba; call us on 07 4636 2027 for more information.

27/02/2021

15/02/2021

https://gofund.me/8f468cee

In February 2021, an out of control WILDFIRE swept across Noongar Country's P… Simon Cherriman needs your support for WildFire Nestbox Project - Perth Hills

08/02/2021

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MAGPIES IN PERTH NEED HELP

Please keep an eye out for any wobbly, weak or paralysed magpies in Perth and surrounds.

We are experiencing an increase in cases and reports recently. And sadly have had reports of whole flocks dying in the space of a few days due to the disease.

Good news? It's treatable! But only if the affected birds are taken to a wildlife hospital asap for supportive care.

⚠️Species affected:
-Australian magpies
-Australian ravens
-Mudlarks
-Butcherbird species

01/02/2021

All litter can be harmful to wildlife, but this is a reminder that masks come with straps that pose risks in a few different ways.

Dispose of reusable masks with care!

Cutting straps can also help as makes it a bit harder to get tangled, but still possible.

IF YOU SEE ENTANGLED WILDLIFE, CALL WILDCARE ON 9474 9055 FOR ADVICE
FOR WATER BIRDS Western Australian Seabird Rescue CALL 6102 8464 (will help other species where they can)
TAKE TO ANY VET IF YOU CAN SAFELY PICK IT UP AND POP IN A BOX

21/01/2021

https://www.facebook.com/606142459435307/posts/3611459168903606/

One of Australia's most vulnerable bird species is under growing threat from development, partly because it's extremely picky about where it raises its young.

03/01/2021

Young Weiros enjoying some eucalyptus browse.

03/01/2021

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22/12/2020

Summer heat, water bowls and Pseudomas infection.
Worth reading birdlovers.

Pseudomonal infections generally involve the respiratory system. Signs of the infection may include clear or yellowish discharge from one or both nostrils, sneezing, scratching at the nose and ears, and conjuctivitis (red eyes).

22/11/2020

http://www.melbournebirdvet.com/abdominal-distention/?fbclid=IwAR3_x8YNzjvu08iQEjMAxlz3yck08ikZ28cLOUDvdAFnkWS1UBayl0Anl44

Often, the first response of an aviculturist, when he walks into an aviary and sees a sick-looking bird, is to catch the bird and examine it. A not unusual finding is to discover that the bird’s abdomen appears swollen. To many, a swollen abdomen means egg binding and because of this my nurses oft...

19/11/2020

METAL WHISK DANGER

This idea using a metal whisk for foraging is currently circulating several popular DIY groups.

Please do NOT use.

While it is a great idea in concept, it is not a safe way to present food foraging.

Due to the nature of their design, whisk wires aren't joined, they just cross, which means there is enough flex for a bird to stick a leg, wing tip or even their head in and get stuck between wires or when the wires cross differently.

Whisks belong in kitchens, not bird cages. A very bad, potentially very dangerous idea.

16/11/2020

The good work continues successfully.

05/11/2020

Spring 2020 Scarlet Chested Parrots - pure wild type (Nov 5, 2020)

29/09/2020

Despite our efforts here at Kaarakin, all three of WA’s native black cockatoo species are still very much under threat 😓

This fantastic article by the Starfish outlines some of the major issues facing these gorgeous animals, as well as some of the courses of action we can take to ensure we don’t lose them forever

Make sure to give it a read, the link is included below:

http://www.thestarfish.com.au/2020/09/22/saving-was-black-cockatoos/?fbclid=IwAR1ORSxdamh3DjS756kNM96Mnu40LjOhq431-nsS5t9s-x89qISoTWrL0lg

27/09/2020

27/09/2020

A Parrot's Bill of Rights (Everyone needs to read this)
By Stewart Metz, M.D.
GET TO KNOW ABOUT PARROTS BEFORE YOU BRING ME HOME -
I am not a domesticated pet like a dog or cat. I still have the spirit of the jungle in me. I have special needs which you may find it hard to fill. Please don't learn these too late for my well-being. And please don't acquire one of my cousins wild from the jungle—it will jeopardize his survival and well-being, and that won't be a party for you either!
GIVE ME THE LARGEST HOME POSSIBLE -
I am used to flying through rainforests or savannahs. I have given up this great gift for your pleasure. At the very least, give me enough room to flap my wings and exercise. And I need toys for my amusement and wood to chew—otherwise, I might confuse your Home with the forest and its trees. GIVE ME A NUTRITIOUS DIET -
I need a wide variety of fresh and nutritious foods, even if they take time to prepare. I cannot survive on seeds alone. Take time to learn what my needs, and preferences, are.
LET ME HAVE A SOCIAL LIFE -
I am a gregarious flock animal—but I am not one of you. I need lots of socialization to learn how to act with you, and with my siblings. I also need to have adequate quality time with you every day—no matter what your schedule or other needs are. I am a living, feeling creature. Above all, I need to be able to have complete trust in you, and count on your predictability in looking after me—every day.
LET ME BE CLEAN -
I may like to drop food or even throw it, but I need meticulous cleanliness to be healthy. My skin itches without frequent showers, the barbs of my feathers won't seal if they become oily and, worst of all, I may become ill if my food or water is not always sanitary.
I NEED MY OWN DOCTOR -
You may not understand my physiology and therefore you may not recognize it early on when I get sick. And it may be too late when you do, because I hide my illnesses (remember what I said about my being an animal of the jungle

21/09/2020

https://bbevs.com.au/signs-of-illness-in-birds/

Birds often like to hide if they are not feeling well. Learn the signs of illness in birds with Brisbane Bird & Exotics Veterinary Service .