Clever Birds Australia

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Grafton, NSW, Australia
My aim is to help people and their birds through advice and information. Birds are very clever. Read this blog to learn tips to make you bird clever!, Hi my name is Kim. I keep a variety of very Clever Birds! I keep Australian native and exotic parrots. Cockatiels I guess fill up more space than any others in my garden and bird room. I show my cockatiels and have a breeding program for a rare mutation which appeared in the latest "A Guide To Cockatiels" book, written up by Dr Terry Martin who is a world famous bird geneticist. A photo of my bird showed the unusual feather patterning and colour. Budgerigars were my first bird and I keep the show budgies and Bush Budgies. My interest is in breeding unusual colours.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Got a new Cockatiel for Christmas?

If you would like more information on how to care for your new cockatiel click on the link to see photos and information on foods to feed and other care matters relating to pet cockatiels.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Calcium is for the Birds!

With nesting time here and little hens laying eggs, calcium is extremely important in your pet or aviary bird's diet. They also need to have natural sun and light on their feathers so they can process their calcium. Here are some calcium sources for birds:
Cuttle Fish
Shellgrit (fine grade is good for most birds)
Vetafarm True Grit is rich in calcium and vitamins too.
Calcium Bell
Liquid Calcium
You can buy these things for your bird on www.onlinepetwarehouse.com.au

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Nesting time!

It is now nesting time. Be considerate of your pet or aviary bird's needs at this time of year. Watch your aviary or cage doors because birds will easily fly away looking for a mate!

If your hen is laying give her calcium! Calcium comes in cuttlefish, shellgrit, calcium liquid or powder. To buy these visit: http://www.onlinepetwarehouse.com.au

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Flying Parrots

The greatest gift you can give your pet parrot is to allow it to have un-clipped wings. You must take precautions with a flighted bird however. In the wild the most they will run into is a branch of a tree but in the house there are dangers such as hot stoves, water filled containers in which they can drown including the toilet, house plants that may be poisonous and windows into which they can easily crash.
 

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