Featherheads Bird Rescue

28/11/2025

Sometimes when birds go through a stressful time and their bodies aren't coping as well as they would normally, I like to give them a top up of Synbiotic from Vetafarm.

This tub was donated by vetafarm to the birds and is particularly helpful in times of moult, egg production and post-antibiotic use, to help their gut flora redevelop. The enzymes in it improve digestion of food which is crucial for birds recovering from stress and injury.

Herc here has recently lost her husbird and laid an egg, so she was a little stressed. A pinch of Synbiotic will help her feel better along with lots of love and a good diet ❤️

25/11/2025

I think I'm going to start shouting out other rescues to promote their work and their page.

Having a good network of colleagues in rescue is absolutely vital and I'd go bonkers without the friendship of some of the rescues that I work with!

This particular one is on the mainland, but have had their fair share of delulu people (sadly another thing all rescues have to put up with).

From what I have seen, and the people I have spoken with from here, they are the genuine article and care about the enrichment and proper care for their birds.

Introducing, if you don't already know them, Budgie Rescue and Sanctuary!

(There is another page with the same name, however that page is not the same people)

Please check them out!

We are reg as Budgie Sanctuary Rescue ™️, we are also a reg animal charity under the same name with ACNC. We are the real deal.
Donation Links Below♥️
https://www.paypal.me/BudgieSancRescue

20/11/2025

I cleaned out the galahs aviary the other day (Boris and Natasha, previously known as Statler and Waldorf until one of them laid a fertile egg 😅).

Their branches were chewed up and old and it was time to replace them.

It's important to use natural branches such eucalypt for your birds as the different shapes and widths help to exercise their feet. Plus, if you use melaleuca or paperbark they will have an absolute ball shredding it!

Old wood can also grow mould and harbour mites, which exist everywhere but an immunocompromised or disabled bird might struggle to keep them at bay.

It's also great enrichment for them to have their environment changed around, as in the wild they would be flying long distances with lots of different scenery.

Boris and Natasha aren't hand-friendly, they were wild birds found as injured juveniles and can't fly. In order to do a complete revamp of their branches and toys, I catch them and crate them while I do so I can keep the door open and it's much less stressful for them.

You can see here how stressed (not!) Natasha is 😂

Grass is also an important enrichment tool, as many cockatoos forage in the grass and dig up roots and bugs to eat. These two and all the others regularly get grasses in full seed to eat and play with.

Some people worry about nasty bugs in the soil; but this fear is wholly unfounded as the benefits of enrichment far outweigh the risks.

Just make sure you keep up with worming, checking over the birds regularly (body condition and poo) and keeping up with vet checks.

18/11/2025

Lol😂

15/11/2025

There's something about baths that really ticks all of Possums boxes. And of course Theo is more than happy to help.

11/11/2025

Please reach out to Mighty Misfits if you can provide a loving home for Basil 🥰

09/11/2025

AVIARY SOLD

Selling a couple of items - one being a large patio aviary which looks like the photos when fully assembled. It is currently full DISassembled and sadly I don't have room for it on my property 😭

It housed a macaw and is made of high quality steel and steel mesh.

Pick up only (Southern Tas), PM me for more info. Selling for $700.

Also available is a Celltei Pak-o-Bird macaw sized, brand new and only used twice. These are fantastic backpacks/carriers and are made in the US and to get one in Australia you're looking at about $1300. Selling for $500 (and can post Australia-wide at buyers expense).

Both of these are a part of a deceased estate and the next of kin have approved their sale to fundraise for Featherheads.

I will consider offers but remember it's going back into the birds so don't low ball 😅

Oh, (and I can't believe I have to say this) but no, I won't allow pay-offs or layby. I'm a charity not a shop!

04/11/2025

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04/11/2025

The only Christmas related meme acceptable!