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  1. Like baby birds? Check out Eagle Cam, a live stream of a nest of White Bellied Sea Eagles at Homebush. Awesome! http://ow.ly/6r0rX
  2. FNQ's Cassowary is in trouble - only about 40 left at mission beach :( http://ow.ly/6r0eU
  3. Please check your hay and seeds for black spots or signs of mould. DO NOT FEED mouldy food to your animal- it can cause illness or death
  4. Did you know? female Splendid Fairy Wrens are more impressed by males that sing when danger is nearby!
  5. We now sell safe natural bird toys at the clinic. Check our facebook page for pics and info http://ow.ly/5dDrz
  6. Bird&Exotics Vet clinic will be closed Sunday12th and Monday 13th. Sick critters should come in before they become an emergency on the wkend
  7. Keep your Gouldian finches warm over winter - Sydney winter is too cold for most of them and they will need heaters or to be kept indoors
  8. Can't help myself, it's just too cute!!! 1st Palm Cockatoo Chick at Adelaide Zoo for a long time :) http://ow.ly/46UFS
  9. We are having a special deal with our parrot microchipping- 20% off normal price before Dec 24th! Call our clinic for details (02)9319 6111
  10. We are open through the Christmas period except Sundays and Public holidays
  11. Does your bird have Bumble foot? See pictures of this problem on facebook http://ow.ly/3eGrC
  12. Avian and Exotic Pets Conference in Hobart was enjoyed by all! Looking forward to next years conference :)
  13. Megabacteria can be nasty but its not a bacteria- its actually a type of Yeast! see pictures of this in budgies http://ow.ly/2sG3r
  14. Not sure which toys are safe for your bird? Follow the link to our updated bird toy factsheet http://ow.ly/2mi0P
  15. - Conures and lorikeets are sooooo sweet when they’re babies- then they grow up to become MONSTERS!!!! we love them anyway ;)
  16. Microchip your bird to help identify it as yours if it gets lost or stolen. http://ow.ly/2fYyl
  17. Accidental birdnapping- Check for parents + a nest if you find a wild chick and put it back if possible. Contact WIRES if the bird is hurt
  18. Big birds make more mess and generally more noise than smaller ones- be careful to choose the right bird for your house and lifestyle!
  19. The average lifespan of Canaries is 10 to 12 years , thats pretty good for a bird that weighs less than a mouse!!
  20. MYTH:Prozac cures feather picking. FACT: Finding and treating the cause will help most birds. Drugging/sedating birds is NOT a cure