Jean You have probably thought of this but I smeared window cleaner on the windows when my Cags fledged and gradually took it off as they recognized the glass....
Glad you liked the pictures. In case you didn't figure it out at first--I didn't-- If you click on the picture, it will open fully instead of having to scroll...
Things are just a tad different in Aussie/Cockatoo Land!!!! The Sulphur Cresteds are 16-1800 each here!!! But then Macaws are $10K there! Cockatoos 2 baby tame...
I think Cockatoos are pretty much free in Australia. I looked in an Australian paper and saw a Sulphur Crested for $10. I have also heard that the farmers...
... What do you mean "we", paleface? I still remember the wonderful stories about Corey and gained a new respect for corvids through hearing about that amazing...
You mean there's an actual website for that? Amazing. Its crap like that that keeps us from getting too self-righteous about how people in other countries ...
... Lucy started out doing the same thing. She has a fused knee, limited range of motion in 1 hip and is missing 3 toes on one foot. Her landings are usually...
Bud, What was wrong with her? Fatty lipomas? Blessings, Dean Moser Shades of Red & Green Eclectus http://www.shadeseclectus.com [Non-text portions of this...
Hi Bud, The photo of Lucy flying was so heart warming ..after seeing the condition she was in the day you got her! What happened to her , did she have to have...
Thank you Dot for the reminder. I have all the windows covered with miniblinds, so he is safe. My Sylvie flies in a panic quite often, so the miniblinds are...
She was attacked by a Mollucan cockatoo. The guy that had her apparently housed the birds together without cages. He had been evicted from his apartment for...
That is really beautiful Jean !!!! You ahve done such an amzing job with him ! Dimity...
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Congratulations Bud, Lucky, lucky Lucy you found her. Aren't Galahs a great little bird ? Dimity...
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Ok now I have heard it all! I saw the picture with the cast/bandages. What sort of damage did Lucy have. It is great that she is flying to you. -- jtholley03...
Lucy had a lot of soft tissue to her hip that severely limited her rnage of motion for several months, a dislocated knee that had to be fused and 3 missing...
Thanks Dimity. Tigger has been doing the boomerang flight today. He leaps off of my hand, flies about 5-6 feet out and then curves around to land back on me....
Jean.your gang is wonderful!! Congratulations on bringing together a beautiful group of birds and dogs.all look happy and healthy!! I have a GWM too.would be...
Since may my birds my birds fly less regular outside. Up to twice a week now. I let them outside once or twice a week, one hour before the sun sets. They...
... now. I let them outside once or twice a week, one hour before the sun sets. They stay closer to the house, but they still dare to take off and disappear....
Interesting that you let them out BEFORE sunset/ I recall being told thatthis was could result more easily in overnighter as birds would start to roost. W &L...
Jean: Tigger's story is just a wonderful story. Bud's story is also incredible! I just want to thank both of you for sharing these stories and photos with...
We have also been doing this for awhile now, especially with Solana who doesn't range so far at that time of the evening. Tom, Lourdes, Solana-B&G, Jade-DYHA,...
Maybe that will be my way forward next summer too cold now to risk an overnighter Dot Dorothy Schwarz Greenacres, Abberton Colchester CO5 7NY Tel: 01206 735...
I got a call yesterday, asking could I take this baby (?) crow. He is beautiful and HUGE, I had no idea they were such a big bird, I am not sure of his age...
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Yes, I had one overnighter, Wacko came in to late and it was to dark to land. He did several attempts, I even lighted the house from the outside. I think I...
Temperature is still well above freezing, we have the same climate. Last year Luna did an overnight at Halloween. It was drizzling the whole night. I did not...
A quiet bird is usually a sick bird, so keep an eye on him. But it could be also he is a bit intimidated by being at your place among people. Was he raised by...
I think it will take until next year to establish for sure Wacko is not plucking. But yes, you're right. It is a bad experience... The near collision? My...
Hi Bart, he is not quiet as in a sick quiet, just very tame, he was found in the wild after a big storm, very wet & being attacked by minor birds. He is happy...
