Winged Oasis Parrot Rescue

19/05/2024

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22/03/2024

11/01/2024

Parrot bites can be sore - big time.
Don't forget - when birds bite it's for a reason - it's not their fault if we don't understand them but it's our job to try.
Here's a handy wee guide that may go some way to help.

12/11/2023

Just for fun!

06/11/2023

Check how much Sugar you are feeding to your birds
📷 : Canadian Aviculture association

05/11/2023

Just a li'l giggle.

Ringneck owners: ‘Man, birds can be hard work.’

Cockatiel owners: ‘I dunno, it really doesn’t seem that hard, my cockatiel’s a sweetheart.’ *coughs in bird fancier’s lung*

African Grey owners: ‘…I think my bird is trying to collect my credit card details and place an order on Amazon. I’m typing because he can understand my spoken words and I don’t want him to know I’m on to him. I’m also typing in the bathroom so he can’t read this over my shoulder.’

Cockatoo owners: ‘WHAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU’

Conure owners: ‘Can I bulk order band aids/plasters’

Lorikeet owners: *google searches* ‘How to remove pressurised liquid s**t cement from different surfaces’

Macaw owners: ‘Yo, anyone know how I can friend zone my bird without hurting his feelings? I feel like the walnuts are only gonna distract him for so long before he expects me to start laying eggs.’

Eclectus owners: ‘Honey, don’t forget to pick up the bird’s $80 worth of fresh fruit and veg from the supermarket on the way home tonight! And again tomorrow!’

Eclectus hen owners: ’Hello, 911? Oh hi Jerry! Yeah, send help, she’s got that look on her face and I’m gonna be bleeding out on the floor in about 3 minutes. Yup, door’s unlocked, wear riot gear. See you soon!’

Budgie owners: ‘Is my budgie ok? He hasn’t been acting like a cracked out toddler this morning and the stream of constant, ceaseless chatter had a pause for a while. I also saw him sitting still for a second. Is he sick?’

12/10/2023

Shout out to my newest followers!
Excited to have you onboard!
Nancy Lowery,
Debbie Easton-Lewis

12/10/2023

When you live with a parrot that can't find a use for you.

Two humans look into each other’s eyes and know this conversation should have happened before they met the bird.

21/09/2023

Written by Brian Nadon

That time of year
As temps get colder this time of year should we be concerned about cold drafts with our feathered children

Birds in the wild are very used to getting natural wind drafts. Especially after bathing your bird, it is important you don't put your bird in the line of a cold draft. This could make your bird very sick just like it would a kid or adult in the same situation.

Drafts, in normal conditions, are not what cause your bird to get sick. It's the stress from not being able to get out of the draft that makes your bird get sick. Birds in outdoor aviaries or that stay in bird rooms have to be able to get out of the line of wind if they want or need to. This keeps them content in their environment at all times.

If your bird is used to an exact room temperature and then you drastically change it or put him or her in front of the AC, you can bet you will have some problems. I like to keep it varied up for my birds for health reasons (ie: the bird room). I don't want them to be suddenly stunned if I ever had to take them outside in colder weather from a house to a car and have them stressed out about it. I want them used to climate change and temperature change because they can handle more than we think. They were made to live outside and as we all know, outside doesn't stay a certain temperature all the time.

As a personal rule, I don't let my bird room get below 65F( 19C) degrees in the winter months.amd about the same in summer

Some ways to safely keep your bird warm when your house gets chilly is to move the bird's cage away from doors and windows.
The interior parts of a home are typically the warmest and farthest from chilly drafts. Moreover, cover your bird's cage at night when it's time to go to bed and the temperature will hold inside their cages

Check your windows and doors for drafts, some weather stripping will most likely stop the draft

It’s not the cold draft that may cause illness but the lack of ability to move away from said draft causing stress , but yes it may cause a cold as I touched on earlier in my post.

15/09/2023

Test time....
Name one household hazard or danger to your bird.

11/09/2023

Every time you buy from a breeder...
There's a Rescuer trying to save 10.

13/08/2023

Growing Sprouts and How to Make Homemade Sprouting Jars with step-by-step instructions! Super easy, fun and affordable.

25/07/2023

So true!

23/07/2023

How to make your own WOODEN PERCHES...

STEP 1: Clean the wood by boiling it &/or scrubbing with soap, to remove any unwanted pests.

STEP 2: Bake it in a 200 degree oven for a few hours, to dry it out & ensure there is no mould or bacteria.

STEP 3: You'll need 2 washers, 1 wingnut & 1 hanger bolt. Please make sure they're stainless steel.

STEP 4: Using a drill, pre-drill a hole before you insert the hanger bolt. This ensures the wood won't split. You'll want to make sure the drill bit is smaller than 1/4".

STEP 5: Now insert hanger bold & drill into the wood. Once your hanger bolt is secured, you can attach your washers & wingnut.

STEP 6: Now add your new perch to your parrots environment & admire your handiwork!

05/07/2023

https://parrotsos.com/2023/07/03/four-dish-foraging/

01/07/2023

The admins, Wendy and Sue, hope you have a great day!

30/06/2023

CAN A PARROT SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION?

The answer is yes and it is a very common disorder.
Birds in general are psychologically vulnerable, although perhaps one could call it ’emotional stress’ rather than ‘depression’.

Parrots are highly cognitive and highly social birds. This is why they are animals that require special attention from their owners, constant stimulation and entertainment.

Causes of depression in parrots
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The causes of depression in parrots can be many and varied and depend on psychological factors, but also on issues related to the bird’s health. Here are the most common reasons:

Separation: Since parrots are animals that enjoy sociality and interaction, they can suffer from depression if separated from their partner or owner.

External changes: such as a change in temperature or a change in the place where the cage is housed.

Lack of stimulation: parrots may suffer from depression if not motivated by play or environmental enrichment.

Sickness or disease: physical well-being has a great influence on their psyche. An illness or disease could cause a depressed state in the parrot.

Depression in the parrot: how to recognize it
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There are some alarm bells that can alert you to the state of your parrot’s health. It is always good to observe your pet’s behaviour to pick up on any signs of malaise.

Horizontal lines on the feathers: these are commonly called ‘stress bars‘ and are one of the most obvious symptoms of depression in parrots. They are mainly located on the wings and tail and indicate a lack of food or the presence of a parasite in the plumage.

Agitation: if the parrot is often agitated and restless, if it tends to constantly change position and not sit still, it could be suffering from depression.

Aggressiveness: increased aggression towards the owner or one’s partner can also testify to depression in the parrot.

Loss of plumage: the dropping or self-removal of feathers is a very obvious symptom of stress in the parrot and can be a sign of depression and malaise.

Lack of nutrition: if your parrot stops eating and loses weight, it may suffer from depression and stress.

Fear: Constant emitting of sounds and frequent fluttering of the feathers are symptoms of fear in the parrot. This could be caused by something in particular that frightens the animal or by excessive stress.

Written by Jen Thomas

29/06/2023

As seen on other parrot pages..... 🥰

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, where there are lots of predators). And I need an avian vet—a specialist (no HMOs for me please). If you can't afford one, perhaps you shouldn't have taken me home.

PLEASE DON'T PUNISH ME - Just as I don't always understand your peculiarities, you may not understand mine. I don't TRY to get in trouble—remember, a house is not the jungle. If I do screw up, don't yell at me and never hit me. I have sensitive ears and I may never trust you again if you strike me. Hands are sometimes scary things to us (why in the world would you not be zygodactylous like us?). Even more importantly, we don't learn by punishment. We are gentle creatures who only strike back to protect ourselves; we learn through patience and love.

SPEAK MY "LANGUAGE" - I know you get upset with me when I knock over my water bowl, throw food, scream or pluck my feathers. I don't do these to annoy you—I am probably trying to tell you something (perhaps that I am hurting, lonely, or sad.). Learn to speak MY (body) language. Remember that I, alone of all creatures on this planet, learn to speak yours!

SEE ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL - I am a unique and feeling being. No two of us are alike. Please don't be disappointed in me if I don't talk like you wanted, or can't do the tricks that your friend's parrot can do. But if you pay close attention to me (and I always empathize with you, whether you know it or not), I will show you a unique being who will give you so much more than talking and playing.. Give me a chance to show you who I am; I think you'll find the effort worth it. And remember—I am not an ornament;. I do not enhance ANY living room décor. And I am not a status symbol—if you use me as such, I might nip at your up-turned nose!

SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH ME - Above all, please remember that you are my Special Person. I put all my trust and faith in you. We parrots are used to being monogamous.(no bar-hopping for us!).So please don't go away for long periods or give me away—that would be a sadness from which I may never recover. If that seems to be asking a lot, remember—you could have learned about my needs before bringing me home. Even having a baby or taking a new job isn't a fair reason—you made a commitment to me FIRST. And if you think that you must leave me because you might die, provide for me forever after you leave. I may live to a ripe old age but I can't provide for myself. Remember I'm in a small cage amongst people who are not of my blood.

YOUR RIGHTS - You have lots of rights, but I can only assure one. And that is, if you treat me the way I described above, I will reward you with unwavering love, humor, knowledge, beauty, dedication -- and a sense of wonder and awe you haven't felt since you were a child. When you took me home, you became my Flock Leader, indeed, my entire universe – for life. I would hang the moon and stars for you if I could. We are one in Heart and Soul.

28/06/2023

How to get your bird to try new foods.

Trying new anything can be difficult for a parrot. Instinct buried in their brain mandates no taking chances. That’s how a bird survives in the wild. Every companion parrot is different, though. Here's five simple ways to convince your bird to eat new healthy foods. How To Get Your Bird to Try New...

25/06/2023

The difference between a molted feather and a blood feather.

24/06/2023

While it may seem counterintuitive, bird toy destruction can actually contribute to their overall well-being and happiness.

24/06/2023

THINK BEFORE YOU DO IT!
By Pam Bird

So you see us in the pet store or online. Or your friend has a bird. And we look reaaaally cute. It’s true. We’re amazing. But before you start planning our weddings and picking out china, you’ve gotta know a few things about parrots. The basic gist is that we’re not really pets—we’re wild animals.

The other big thing is that most any bird you buy in the store is, in fact, a parrot, and the majority of these rules apply (yes, cockatiels and parakeets/budgies are parrots). But it’s easier to show than tell, right? Let’s dive in.

1. A bunch of us don’t talk. Sorry.

2. We will p**p on your floors. We will p**p on your clothes. Sometimes we’ll eat your clothes first, and then we’ll p**p on them. We’re not really interested in being trained to go outside like dogs (we’ll fly away, silly), and litter boxes are for actual pets, like cats.

3. What’s yours is ours. What’s ours is ours. We will destroy your stuff for the sole reason that it gives us something to do (we’re super intelligent and need LOTS of stimulation; did we tell you that?). We’re told this is totally cute when it’s something you don’t care about. Apparently less amusing when it’s your social security card? Whatever; we don’t care.

4. We are not decoration (I know; weird, cause we’re gorgeous, right?). But we’re as smart as your toddler, have interests of our own, and some of us are going to outlive you. And unlike that toddler, we are never going to grow out of the terrible 2’s. Never.

5. We don’t really want a cracker. We want organic pellets and organic, fresh vegetables, fruits, and wholesome grains and hope you get a lot of Whole Foods gift cards for your birthday. You’re going to need them.

6. Most of us have no problem screaming (literally) in your ear. Screaming = vocalizations as loud as an ambulance siren. This is because we’re wild animals, used to communicating across miles to our flock-mates in the forest. If you don’t like loud noises, we probably won’t get along.

7. It’s really easy to kill us. We know that sounds morbid, but hey, we want to live, so let’s not mince words. We’re high maintenance, and human homes were designed for people, not parrots. Throw away your air fresheners, scented candles, Teflon pans. Turn off your ceiling fans; keep all your windows and doors closed. And be prepared for hefty bills at the avian vet., if you catch our illness at all before finding us dead at the bottom of the cage (We’re flock animals and hide our symptoms up until the end).

8. We will totally bite you. Hard. Even on your face. Not all of us, but many of the best of us. It’s usually not personal; it’s just sometimes our only way to tell you we don’t like something that’s happening to us. Remember? Wild animal. It will be embarrassing for you to go to work with a bite on your face.

9. No matter what anyone tells you, you really shouldn’t clip our wings. We’re meant to fly (birds = duh), and it makes us feel normal and safe to exercise and be able to get away from things that scare us in your house.

10. We don’t want to live in a cage any more than you do. If you work at a job, that means we’ll probably be in our cage most of the day. Even with toys, this is going to be depressing, and it’s going to traumatize some of us so much that we’ll behave badly. As some of us live up to 80 years, that’s eight decades of bad behavior. This will not help your love life. Remember this?

11/06/2023

Learn about foraging bird toys and how they promote natural behaviors, mental stimulation, and healthy eating habits.

09/06/2023

Update

Donna is going to be okay, but she is still recovering in the hospital. Unfortunately, all of the birds, and her dog Hayden have passed. Donna's family have created a Go Fund Me which includes some more information about the event. I am sure that any support you can give, be it financial or emotional will be appreciated.

Anybody that knows Donna will know how much the birds meant to her. Her most recent messages on the page involve a conversation with someone about rescuing animals. She said "I love what I do. My birds mean the world to me." and in a successive message "Yes, it's rewarding, but there's sad moments too."

Thank you for your support.

Dear family, friends, and Flying Hope Bird Rescue supporters, We are reaching out… Melanie Fiscaletti needs your support for Donna & Rick - Fire Relief Fund