Archive for March 2012
The Threat Of Wild Birds
As someone who genuinely loves birds, I’d have to say one of the best parts of living in Australia is being able to see the wild birds on a daily basis. I’m very lucky because there are a lot of different types of wild parrots that live in the area surrounding my house. That said…
Read MoreTalking Parrots Can’t Keep Your Secrets
You can’t have secrets when you have parrots. Even when you think they can’t hear you or aren’t listening, you have to be careful about what you say. I’ve learned this the hard way more than once. I was a bridesmaid at a wedding about a year ago. The bride and groom had been living…
Read MoreIntroducing The Newest Member of Mel’s Flock: A Baby Blue and Gold Macaw
Well I have some exciting news. I seem to be the world’s luckiest girl as a friend has just done something absolutely incredible for me. A friend bought me a blue and gold macaw. I’m finally able to tell people about it as he has just had his microchip done (he doesn’t like needles much!!!) Fid…
Read MoreHow To Feed Your Pet Parrots In A Food Shortage
Many parts of Australia are in natural disaster mode as I write this. Seventy-five percent of New South Wales is underwater due to record-breaking floods. For those unfamiliar with Australia – that’s an area larger than the entire of France. Similarly a substantial part of Victoria, Queensland and South Australia are also flooding. So that’s…
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