Featherheads Bird Rescue

15/04/2025

MISSING – BIRD – CLAREMONT (GLENORCHY CC REGION) 15/4/2025

UPDATE 18/4/2025: STILL MISSING.

*MISSING UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES*

I just found out tonight that my daughters 3 year old Major Mitchell Cockatoo has gone missing from his outdoor double aviary in Claremont.
He is a hand raised bird who has a good vocabulary.
Phoenix will say Crystal, Wanna scratch, bark like a dog, make a Whooo noise and say dance.
He isn't overly scared of cats or dogs as he has been raised with them since a young chick.
He will probably seek out people if he is loose.

Please note: We're not completely sure if Phoenix is male or female as a DNA test to confirm this has not been undertaken. Recent changes in eye colour tends to indicated that Phoenix may in fact be female as such changes are characteristic of the breed.

*Video in comments*

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Triple M Hobart

(Bronwyn)

07/04/2025

This is a HUGE concern. Please call biosecurity with any sightings.

**Edit**
This sighting was unconfirmed but is posted here simply as a reminder that this species should be reported to Biosecurity Tasmania if it is encountered anywhere in the state. Please include photographs if you do see this species.

Recently a sighting of a Common (Indian) Myna was reported near Sandford on the South Arm. Please remain alert for Indian Mynas, and contact Biosecurity Tasmania via email if a Myna is seen.
[email protected]

Please include the following details in the email.
Date / Time
Location details (as accurate as possible)
A description of the bird and its activity
Number of birds
Any other information or a photo (even a poor photo).
The observer’s contact details.
Your vigilance and prompt reporting are crucial in helping us ensure this invasive species does not establish in Tasmania.
Photo by Chris Tzaros.

07/04/2025

EDIT: ACCOMMODATION SORTED!
I had multiple offers come through almost immediately. Thank you so much everyone!

URGENT!

FOSTER CARER NEEDED

New Norfolk area but can transport

Ossie the 6yo galah needs temporary accommodation for a couple of months while his parront sorts out long term accommodation for them both.

If you are able to help please message - a place needs to be found by 6pm tonight!

01/04/2025

No cocktails were drunk in the making of this photo

19/03/2025

EDIT: ADOPTED (via his original parront)

~☆ASSISTED ADOPTION☆~

ERNIE the ECLECTUS
North Tas - Ulverstone

Ernie is a beautiful gooey-eyed boy who will love his chosen person. In fact, he may have a tendency to over-bond so his new parront will need to keep an eye on that as it can create unhealthy attachments.

He is between 5-10 years of age, but his exact age is unknown.

He is playful, cheeky and has a good temperament and likes to be chatty when there is no one listening.

He would be suitable for anyone with a keen interest in birds, but please keep in mind that as an eclectus, he has a specific diet that needs to be kept.

Please PM with information about yourself and any pics of set ups.

19/03/2025

~☆ADOPTION☆~

STANLEY the HAHNS MACAW
Southern Tas

Stanley is a handraised 3yo boy who is needing to find his forever home through no fault of his own.

His parront has sadly decided that he needs to be in a new home that can offer him enrichment, love and patience.

While he is handraised, while staying with me he has shown signs of aggression which is no doubt a product of being unsettled in a new environment.

He will need an experienced hand to guide him through his transition.

I do believe there is a lot of potential, so I am taking expressions of interest for his adoption from experienced bird parronts only. I would also encourage using my favourite bird behaviouralist Hannah at Bird Talk to help his transition and I would also like to keep a close eye on it.

An adoption fee will apply, if you think you might be the right person for him, please send me a PM with information about yourself and pics of any set ups.

(Please don't ask me to message you in the comments, I don't always check them)

09/03/2025

Another bird cage to clear out... $100, approx 180cm high (total), 60cm deep and about 90cm across. Pick up Bridgewater :) Perches/toys not included.

01/03/2025

Thank you all for your patience as I recover from my motorbike accident. I am hoping I can get someone to help clean out a couple of aviaries - lunch provided, just need the physical help to remulch two aviaries! It shouldn't be a big job, but I've got a broken rib and bursitis that makes things hard at the moment.

Please send me an inbox if you might be able to spare an afternoon!

10/02/2025

~☆ADOPTION☆~

ELDERLY COCKATIEL
SOUTHERN TAS

Jerry is a sweet, sweet 16yo boy who's life has been upended.

His person is ill and cannot care for him anymore, and he is staying with me until a permanent home is found.

I am going to be extremely selective with Jerry - being an older boy, he needs stability and patience to win him over.

He can be a little nippy until he gets to know you, and would be best suited for someone who has retired or is home all the time to be company with him.

He does get along with other birds but prefers human company.

Be warned, he also has a foot fe**sh.

If you are interested, please get in touch. He comes with a cage, but I would also like to get any pics of current or previous set ups and some information about yourself.

This isn't first in, best dressed - I will be very selective to ensure Jerry's retirement is the best he can have.

04/02/2025

Featherheads is taking a short break while I recover from a motorbike accident. Luckily I have two very dedicated foot nurses who will sing to my feet each day to make sure they are fully functional.

20/01/2025

A couple more bits for sale as I clear out stuff I haven't used. I have one cage - an AviOne 604T. In good used condition BUT has no trolley/wheel stand. It would sit quite comfortably on a table.
- $50

CatNet double free-standing enclosure. Connections on the poles are a bit rusty but still perfectly usable. Netting in good condition with no extra holes. I had the idea to take this to expos with me but it ended up being a plant protection cage 😅
- $250

(No pic but see website: https://catnets.com.au/collections/freestanding-cat-enclosures/products/premium-portable-cat-enclosure-double-3-6m)

Seed container - found another one hiding! I have two of these but one is cracked and I'm happy to give it away with the other one.
- $20

15/01/2025

**Both Sold**

I have a couple of spare cages that I really need to get rid of as I am a terrible cage hoarder. But frankly I need the space!

These two are $50 EACH and pick up only from Bridgewater :)

Dimensions are not exact because I've had a long day, but the grey one is approx 180cm high, and approx 60cm across in the cage space. Suitable for a couple of budgies or finches (previously held finches). Not suitable for anything larger than a budgie.

The second is an aviary with a slide door but ive lost the bowls. Relatively good nick and has a solid metal base. Approx 200cm high, 60cm deep and 80cm wide.
Suitable for up to six budgies, or similar. I probably wouldn't put anything bigger in, it's just not wide enough.

14/01/2025

**EDIT: ALL SORTED!**

Help needed near Launceston!

Three handraised cockatiels are looking for a new home after their parront moved interstate. They are with someone who can't hold onto them long term and we are needing to find a permanent home.

They are 4-5 years old and one of them needs veterinary attention for a funny wing after getting it caught in the cage in a night fright.

Featherheads may be able to assist with that bill, depending on discussions with local vets.

Please get in touch if you can help!

Edit to add: they need to be kept together

04/01/2025

~☆ ASSISTED ADOPTION ☆~

TWO COCKATIELS - NORTH TAS

River (possible female) and Fern (possible male) are two cockatiels that were rescued from a bird hoarding situation near Launceston.

Their current parront is not able to continue their care, although they have been treated for injuries and mites.

They are friendly but not used to being handled a lot, but they enjoy being with people. They would benefit from either being in a big aviary with other cockatiels, or let out daily for a fly around (inside!) and spending a lot of time with their new people.

They are less than a year old, so their s*x is not properly determined.

They are on a vetafarm pellet diet and love eating veggies.

They will also come with their cage.

If you are interested please get in touch.

04/01/2025

~☆ASSISTED ADOPTION☆~

HYBRID LORIKEETS

SOUTHERN TAS - BRIDGEWATER

Felix and Ollie are a bonded (M/M) pair of hybrid lorikeets, under the age of five.

Their current parront is searching for their ideal home where they could stay together, indoors or out, and entertain you with their energetic antics.

Both can talk, neither likes stepping up or being handled, but they will come to you of their own accord, chat in your ear and hang off your clothes until they spot their next bit of mischief and zoom off, only to return and deafen you with loud kisses.

Getting them back in the cage is by stick and treat.

Ollie is missing a couple of toes but it slows him down not at all, both are otherwise in great health. Powder mix, fresh fruit and veg daily.

Featherheads is not responsible for this, please get in touch directly with Ann Mansfield via PM.

02/01/2025

Please keep an eye out 😭

STOLEN – 4 BIRDS – HOWRAH (CLARENCE CC REGION) 30/12/2024

UPDATE 5pm on 2/1/2025: One of the McCaws has been surrendered to the owner.
STILL MISSING is 1x McCaw missing & 2-red tail Black Cockatoos

I have had stolen from Howrah parrots 2- red tail black cockatoos 2- blue & gold macaws reward for return

*Please note TLPR is not responsible for the reward*

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Triple M Hobart

(Bronwyn)

19/12/2024

This cheeky sod has been handed in to our friends at Mighty Misfits Animal Rescue.

***REUNITED***

FOUND – BIRD – LAUNCESTON (LAUNCESTON CC REGION) 19/12/2024

This lovely lad/lass wandered into someone's yard in the Launceston area. They are clearly domesticated and although being tired seem otherwise fit and well. If you think they may be yours, please send us a message including the area they were lots from, any notable characteristics/personalities and any pics for proof of ownership

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(Anne)

11/12/2024

I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to get your birds microchipped. I hope no one has to go through the ordeal of losing a bird, but to have it be found and euthanised due to the bird flu risk is unthinkable to me.

Take precautions - get it done!

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