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Newcastle and Hunter Valley Bird Rescue A domestic bird rescue specialising in the rescue, rehab and rehome of domestic birds. We are based in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region of NSW.

For wildlife please contact NATF or WINC.

Register missing birds here:https://forms.gle/K3usQzs5MjPURk2TAPlease send photos by DIRECT MESSAGE.It really helps.If w...
25/02/2025

Register missing birds here:
https://forms.gle/K3usQzs5MjPURk2TA

Please send photos by DIRECT MESSAGE.
It really helps.

If we clock a potential match, a team member will be in touch asap.

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ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT - OLIVE & GREG***ASSISTED REHOME - NOT CURRENTLY IN NHVBR CARE*** Meet Olive and Greg, a gorgeous bon...
25/02/2025

ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT - OLIVE & GREG

***ASSISTED REHOME - NOT CURRENTLY IN NHVBR CARE***

Meet Olive and Greg, a gorgeous bonded pair of cheeky conures in search of a place to call home together!

They require a human with experience of conure behavior, in a child-free home. Kiddos put them on edge.
They've never had issues around other pets like dogs though, they just ignore them.

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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

The pair enjoy a fabulous diet which needs to be maintained to support their health.

Their daily staples are nutrient pellets, veggies, and a little fruit.
They particularly love a combo of spinach, kale, carrot, zuchini, beetroot, radish, blueberries, apple.

Their favorite occasional treats include sunflower seeds, millet, and corn.

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GREG & OLIVE'S STORY

GREG

Greg the Green Cheek was a solo indoor free-ranger for many years before Olive came along.
He's a happy, good-natured little man, well socialised, steps up, and just loves hanging out with humans!

Like all conures, he can nip a little when curious, or when pushed out of his comfort zone. That's just how they roll πŸ˜„

OLIVE

Poor little Olive's story was a harrowing one that's finally now coming good. She needs a confident, empathetic hand to assist further in her recovery.

She's a sweet, anxious little soul who was rescued from terrible mistreatment in aviary situation. She carries the physical and emotional scars to prove it πŸ’”

Olive's current human has done beautiful patient work with her, and her natural playful nature now shines through!
She even kinda likes people now and will come to the shoulder to interact.

Hands still scare her badly though, and bare skin is still just too irresistible not to nip!

To further support her recovery, she needs lots of TLC, understanding, and to be taught boundaries around bare skin. It is very important that her new humans understand this so, if you've read this far, include the code word 'TLC' in your initial message, we will prioritise you.
She deserves nothing but love, a propery recovery and a happy life forever after.

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HOW TO ADOPT GREG & OLIVE

If you would like to learn more about adopting this cheeky pair, please send the team a **DIRECT MESSAGE**.

We're fully registered not-for-profit rescue and parrot welfare org. Please be aware that:

β–ͺ︎Completing the enquiry form is mandatory

β–ͺ︎Adoption fees apply.

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Adoption Success Story β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬› P O P P Yπ‘π‘’π‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘’ & π»π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‰π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘¦ π΅π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑒Immediately after I made my last post, a love...
24/02/2025

Adoption Success Story β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬› P O P P Y

π‘π‘’π‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘’ & π»π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‰π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘¦ π΅π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑒

Immediately after I made my last post, a lovely couple from the ACT messaged right away. In the past, we have been reluctant to adopt out to people who reside a fair distance away, but the screening was stellar. Poppy went from being an afterthought for so long (just because she bites - like a bird does) to being the new baby that Jemma and Cameron were eager to welcome into their home. They were quick to buy a brand new spacious cage, and a huge amount of toys from

They made an overnight trip out of collecting poppy. And when she came out to meet them, the once tense and traumatised eclectus lady around strangers, was delighted to see such gentle and caring people so interested in her. No biting, no launching. Just licking their fingers against the travel cage and clearly very comfortable with her new humans. Preening enrichment awaited her in the travel cage for the drive home with fresh water, b-calm and pistachios.
β€œThe fact that she was known to bite often was what drew me to her story. We thought we’d be the best people for her because we don’t even flinch at this point with our galah.” - Jemma

The stars aligned for Poppy and we feel so fortunate to have been a little part of her journey in helping her find the rest of her beautiful life.

Adoption Success Story β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬› P O P P Yπ‘π‘’π‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘’ & π»π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‰π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘¦ π΅π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑒Immediately after I made my last post, a love...
24/02/2025

Adoption Success Story β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬› P O P P Y

π‘π‘’π‘€π‘π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘™π‘’ & π»π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‰π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘’π‘¦ π΅π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑒

Immediately after I made my last post, a lovely couple from the ACT messaged right away. In the past, we have been reluctant to adopt out to people who reside a fair distance away, but the screening was stellar. Poppy went from being an afterthought for so long (just because she bites - like a bird does) to being the new baby that Jemma and Cameron were eager to welcome into their home. They were quick to buy a brand new spacious cage, and a huge amount of toys from Queenslander Aviaries.

They made an overnight trip out of collecting poppy. And when she came out to meet them, the once tense and traumatised eclectus lady around strangers, was delighted to see such gentle and caring people so interested in her. No biting, no launching. Just licking their fingers against the travel cage and clearly very comfortable with her new humans. Preening enrichment awaited her in the travel cage for the drive home with fresh water, b-calm and pistachios.

β€œThe fact that she was known to bite often was what drew me to her story. We thought we’d be the best people for her because we don’t even flinch at this point with our galah.” - Jemma

The stars aligned for Poppy and we feel so fortunate to have been a little part of her journey in helping her find the rest of her beautiful life.

***PIKA HAS FOUND HER FOREVER HOME***ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT - PIKACHUThis bright, friendly, and whipsmart little 'tiel stole...
23/02/2025

***PIKA HAS FOUND HER FOREVER HOME***

ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT - PIKACHU

This bright, friendly, and whipsmart little 'tiel stole all of our hearts from the moment she came into care

PIKA'S STORY

Pika was originally gifted to an elderly gentleman. He wasn't confident letting her free range, but showered her with all of his love and attention.
It shows.

She adores human company and is highly affectionate (in the proper parrot way, not the "pat like a dog" kinda way).

Her carer has done wonderful work teaching her to cooperate and communicate while acclimatising her to an indoor free-range family member lifestyle.

She now steps up willingly, and her chest muscles are growing steadily.
She's even discovered a particular love for aerobatic moves! She'll often show off with tight circles and other fun stunts.

Being so smart and social, when she decides she wants something she lets you know.
Interrupt her while eating, or walk out of the room while she's talking to you?
You'll certainly hear how unimpressed she is with THAT!
Using a combo of demand and charm, she'll do her best to convince you to comply with her wishes.

Don't get us wrong though, she's an extremely happy and easygoing character. Just keen to hang out, investigate, and join in all your activities.
She'll have you wrapped around her little talon in no time!

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PIKA'S REQUIREMENTS

β–ͺ︎A SPACIOUS CAGE WITH DOOR OPEN WHEN HUMAN IS HOME

Pika very rightly sees herself as a family member. She isn't distressed by being left alone for a chunk of the day, as long as she gets plenty of attention out of cage in the afternoons and on weekends.

β–ͺ︎ENCOURAGEMENT TO EAT MORE VEGGIES

She's in good shape health-wise and eats her pellets but will benefit immensely from developing a better appetite for fresh veg.
She doesn't reject them outright, but her new family needs to patiently continue to help her develop more of a taste for them.
The team can give you tips if you're unsure of the best ways to do this.

β–ͺ︎SOMEONE WHO LOVES HER
If you love birds like Pika enough to have actually read this far, include the code word 'aerobatics' in your initial message.
We'll prioritise your enquiry and can't wait to chat to people like you.

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WOULD YOUR HOME BE GOOD FOR PIKACHU?

If you would like to enquire about adopting this lovely little mate, please send a
***DIRECT MESSAGE***

We're a fully registered not-for-profit rescue and parrot welfare org, so please be aware that:

β–ͺ︎ Completing the Enquiry Form is mandatory.

β–ͺ︎ Adoption fees apply.

Y'all, our inbox is full of cockatoos in crisis.If these birds don't get help soon, a bunch of 'em are gonna slip throug...
21/02/2025

Y'all, our inbox is full of cockatoos in crisis.
If these birds don't get help soon, a bunch of 'em are gonna slip through the cracks.

If you're thinking you might be interested in caring for one, PLEASE read to the end before reaching out.

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β–ͺ︎EXPERIENCE WITH LARGER PARROTS
Many people love the idea of owning or caring for a cockatoo.
Unfortunately, too many households realise a bit too late that they can't actually cope with such an intense force of nature full-time.
If someone takes one in and then changes their mind, it creates even worse problems for us AND Bird.
Experience with the needs and habits of opinionated large parrots is, therefore, a MUST.

β–ͺ︎A SAFE PLACE TO LAND FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS
Finding homes that can commit to giving them the healthy, happy lives they deserve takes a looooong time.
They need a stable situation in the interim.

β–ͺ︎AN APPROPRIATE ENCLOSURE
We're a fully licensed and registered not-for-profit that is too small and specialised for funding from the government.
We cannot afford to buy aviaries or large parrot cages for new members to use.
We can't even afford to pay anyone to work here, we all donate our personal time and our incredible carers mostly use their own kit to house foster birds.

β–ͺ︎A HUMAN KEEN TO LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST IN BEST PRACTICE CARE
This is essential for their health and welfare.
Outdated care practices still dominate the public sphere. Countless cockatoos die young and in pain every year as a result.
The team is always chuffed to teach people the new methods. We see how they benefit the birds with our own eyes every day.

β–ͺ︎SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEM
Someone who loves these birds enough to pay attention. If you're one of the few who has actually read this far, DM us with the code word 'screech'. We'd love to chat cockatoos with you.

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Shoot us a *DIRECT MESSAGE* and a team member will be with you asap.

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If looking into adoption instead of fostering, please be aware that

β–ͺ︎Completing the Enquiry Form is mandatory
β–ͺ︎Adoption fees apply

Y'all, there's been no viable interest in Lucy for a looooong time.We get it. Alexandrines aren't exactly "trendy" πŸ˜” Mos...
15/02/2025

Y'all, there's been no viable interest in Lucy for a looooong time.
We get it. Alexandrines aren't exactly "trendy" πŸ˜”

Most people don't even really know much about them.
So let us try to fill you in a bit...

Life with Lucy is
β–ͺ︎A meeting of the minds.
β–ͺ︎Endless, low-key entertainment.
β–ͺ︎Easy as, once you find your feet with her.
β–ͺ︎A fascinating journey of observation and discovery.

If anyone fancies learning a bit more, here are some of the things her carers adore about living with her:

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》JUST WATCHING HER IS HYPNOTIC

Lucy is LARGE and stunning. We can stare at her all damn day. Think galah... with a huge bright beak and looooong sweeping elegant tail.

She legit glows with health and vigour.
The longer you look, the more endless greens you'll see - all jewel, pastel, and neon.

》HER PERSONALITY SEEMS LOW-KEY...
UNTIL YOU GET TO KNOW HER

She's deffo not a pet, she's a PRESENCE.

Very independent and low maintenance (for a parrot), but impossible to ignore and often quietly companionable.

She badly wants you around, but keeps her cards close to her chest.
Her sense of pride is well developed - Usually can't bring herself to ask for attention directly.
Instead, she'll start showing off, or gently troll you while playing all innocent.
As the relationship solidifies, she delights when you troll her right back.
Most of her time, however, is spent contentedly chilling and doing her own thing alongside you.

She absolutely lights up when pleased.
That twinkle in her eye? Infectious.
Finding new ways to bring it out always feels amazing.

Even when mad she's still wildly entertaining.
Pin-eyes, protests, then plonks herself down into a seething Royal Huff.
You can practically SEE smoke pour from her ears.

She is a Proud Queen indeed....
Who can also be a bit of a muppet on occasion.
She understands fine well when you poke fun at her, and actually takes it with wry amusement when she knows she earned it.

》HER VOCALISATION IS VARIED

She is periodically LOUD, but not like a cockatoo. Her big call comes straight from the jungles of Southern Asia - clear, high, wild, and just shy of musical.

Occasionally the weirdest random sounds. Greatest hits include:

β€’ Expressive almost-honks
β€’ Outright hisses
β€’"The Strangled Seagull".

We cackle.

We also reckon she couldn't stand the human who taught her to speak.
Hear her muttering her few words?
Someone's craaaanky πŸ˜„

But best of all.
She's entertained by pratfalls. When she catches you in a klutzy moment, right on cue, she mimicks a human chuckle.
Look up from that spilled food and there she is, staring dead at you, with that twinkle in her eye and a "Heh heh heh".

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WOULD YOUR HOME SUIT LUCY?

If you're wondering, or want to enquire about adoption, please check out this post for all the important need-to-knows

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1N82WR18np/

THEN shoot us a message πŸ™

She's SO great and we just KNOW her perfect home is out there somewhere!

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Bowie is a gorgeous, little Pineapple Conure.She's a tame indoor free ...
11/02/2025

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***

ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT

Bowie is a gorgeous, little Pineapple Conure.

She's a tame indoor free ranger, ready and waiting for a place to call home where she can bring all her vim and sass!

Like most conures she's active, cheeky, and full of hilarious antics.

Age unknown, but mature and healthy.

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BOWIE'S REQUIREMENTS

β–ͺ︎A SPACIOUS CAGE FULL OF ENTERTAINMENT

Lots of toys and foliage to keep that active little brain and body busy.

β–ͺ︎COMPANY & OUT OF CAGE TIME

Bowie, like most parrots, is a very social character who loves free ranging around the house with her fam/flock.

β–ͺ︎SOMEONE WHO CAN LAUGH AT HER SASS

This one is full of cheeky antics and OPINIONS, and isn’t backwards about letting you know.

In order to thrive and remain well adjusted, she simply requires a confident hand to remind her who's boss every now and then.

β–ͺ︎A GOOD DIET WITH EXTRA CALCIUM WHEN NECESSARY

Bowie requires a diet of Vetafarm South American pellets and fresh fruit and veg with a bit of seed and fresh fruit thrown in.

She has been known to lay the odd unfertilised egg, so extra calcium during season is required to support her body and prevent egg-binding.

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HOW DO I ADOPT BOWIE?

If you would like to enquire about adopting this lovely little mate, please send us a
***DIRECT MESSAGE***

We're a fully registered not-for-profit rescue and parrot welfare org, so please be aware that:

β–ͺ︎ Completing the Enquiry Form is mandatory.

β–ͺ︎ Adoption fees apply.

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Archie the Rainbow LorikeetArchie is a fab little mate to anyone who e...
11/02/2025

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***

ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT

Archie the Rainbow Lorikeet

Archie is a fab little mate to anyone who enjoys loris and their boisterous ways!

Still a relatively young 'un at just two years old, he's been beautifully socialised as an indoor free-ranger and is easier to handle than many of his more cantankerous cousins.

Whie not DNA sexed, his carer knows loris, and is fairly confident that he's a he.

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ARCHIE'S REQUIREMENTS

β–ͺ︎LOTS OF COMPANY & OUT OF CAGE TIME

Archie thrives when treated as a proper family member and enjoys being out and about indoors with his human flock.

β–ͺ︎PLENTY OF TOYS AND ENRICHMENT

He needs a good-sized cage with lots to do to get his energy out and keep him happy and busy.

β–ͺ︎A SPECIALISED DIET

To keep Archie nice and healthy, he requires a diet of Passwell, Womboroo or Vetafarm wet and/or dry lori formula, alongside his regular fresh fruit and veg.

Lorikeets are an exception in the parrot world - They are nectar eaters, so adding seeds to their diet will eventually cause irreparable harm to their delicate tounges and digestive systems.

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HOW DO I ADOPT ARCHIE?

If you would like to enquire about adopting this awesome little mate, please send us a
***DIRECT MESSAGE***

We're a fully registered not-for-profit rescue and parrot welfare org, so please be aware that:

β–ͺ︎ Completing the Enquiry Form is mandatory.

β–ͺ︎ Adoption fees apply.

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Avocado, the gorgeous little Green Cheek Conure (age 5). Avo is a very...
11/02/2025

***UPDATE - ADOPTION PENDING***

ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT

Avocado, the gorgeous little Green Cheek Conure (age 5).

Avo is a very affectionate bird who loves being out of cage and involved in whatever is happening. This beautiful boy certainly has plenty of love to give the right human.

He is used to being handled and loves melting into a hand for scritches.
Often though, he's just super content to make himself comfy on the shoulder and watch budgie videos together with his human πŸ˜„

He has a great appetite and his diet is on point. Loves his berries, corn, veggies, Vetafarm South American pellets and a small amount of dried fruit and seeds.

He's also a very clean bird, loves to dive enthusiastically into a big bath most days.
It's delightful to watch.

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AVO'S REQUIREMENTS

β–ͺ︎A CALM AND HAPPY HOME WITH HIS OWN CAGE

Avo thrives when he is the center of attention in a single bird home, or with his own space (separate cage to other birds) with a calm and loving human.

He tends to get a little jumpy around sudden loud noises and unpredictable characters such as enthusiastic pets and small children. This is possibly due to previous experiences πŸ˜”

β–ͺ︎A PROPER SAFE SPACE

He needs a good-sized cage with:

β€’ A secure locking mechanism.

β€’ A covered corner or very sheltered section where he can retreat if feeling anxious.

β€’ Generous daily free-flight time
Around the house and lots of human interaction to avoid replicating the boredom and anxiety of his previous situation.

β€’ Lots of toys.
Particularly beak and chew toys (further advice will be given to the adopter).

β€’ Respect for his space.
Like many parrots, he gets a little cage defensive when he's in there and his food and water is being changed.
If you aren't relaxed and confident around birds who are cage defensive, this may not be the match for you.
If you're still reading by now, you are definitely one of the responsible minority. Include the code word 'Guacamole' in your initial message and we'll prioritise you.
He deserves nothing less.

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HOW DO I ADOPT AVOCADO?

If you would like to enquire about adopting this lovely little mate, please send us a
***DIRECT MESSAGE***

We're a fully registered not-for-profit rescue and parrot welfare org, so please be aware that:

β–ͺ︎ Completing the Enquiry Form is mandatory.

β–ͺ︎ Adoption fees apply.

06/02/2025

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Sweet Magoo enjoying some time out with her foster carers! She loves getting out and about and nothing phases her despite being totally blind.

Wishing all the birdies and their humans out there a wonderful holiday period! May it be filled with as much excitement and joy as a budgie when you pull out the kale πŸ˜„

What do you do to keep your bird's cool on the hot days we've had lately? Foster carer Bron makes hers these yummy iceblocks - made fom 3/4 water, 1/4 pineapple and with some berries in there as well! Charlie loves it 😍

Everyone keeping their birdies cool today? Magoo the blind cockatoo may still be searching for her forever home, but she's absolutely loving her life in care!

Everyone keeping their birdies cool today? Magoo the blind cockatoo may still be searching for her forever home, but she's absolutely loving her life in care!

RAFFLE DRAW We all felt a little awkward doing a live, so went with just filming instead πŸ˜‚ Congratulations to the winners - Jane, Kirstie and Jodie! We will be in touch soon to organise getting your prizes to you! Thank you guys so much for donating to Magoo's care 🀍

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