Works For Birds

19/07/2025

If you're wondering why I (Mel) have been quiet lately... I have been moving house. Unfortunately I have been having some security issues in the new house. Last night at 1.30am someone tried to break in through a rear window. They came in through the side gate and proceeded to try to break through a window. I was asleep at the time. I woke up to my corella Luke absolutely losing the plot. He was screaming "Who the F&!k are you?" At the top of his lungs. There's no sleeping through a Luke meltdown so needless to say I turned on lights. By now Luke was ringing like a telephone on speaker phone (this is unbelievably loud) and all the other birds were now sounding the alarm too. I could hear 2 men discussing this. "There's definitely someone in there, quick they're calling someone!!" And they ran off the way they came in. Parrots are the best alarm system. Luke gets extra scratches today for sure.

20/05/2025

WINTER TIME! How prepared are you? In Melbourne we're waking up to some pretty frosty mornings right now. How are you keeping your birds warm this winter? Check out Mel's new blogpost written for Bird Vet Melbourne.
https://birdvetmelbourne.com/keeping-your-parrot-warm-essential-winter-care-tips-for-indoor-birds/

18/05/2025

When Fire Management Authorities are more destructive than they believe they are... we could lose a whole species.
Glossy black cockatoos could be pushed towards extinction in Victoria if burns go ahead, experts warn

Fire in black sheoak forest of East Gippsland would destroy the birds’ food supply, conservationist says

08/05/2025

QUESTION: Do you think a bird needs a friend? Birds are social creatures, most birds in the wild live in a flock. One of the most common causes of behavioural problems in pet parrots is over-humanising a bird. They form sometimes inappropriate bonds with their humans, which can lead to frustration and aggression. One of the biggest myths that behaviourists deal with is that you can not bond with a bird that has friends of its own type. What are your thoughts?

04/05/2025

NEW BLOGPOST: Bathing Pet Birds. This week, people were sharing the different ways that their birds like to bathe. Many people have no idea that large birds in particular, won't bathe adequately in their water bowls. Here's some information all bird owners should know!

Bathing is more than just a splashy pastime for pet birds - it's an essential part of their health and wellbeing. Whether you care for a tiny budgie or a chunky macaw (no body shaming here!) it's important you cater for their basic hygiene needs. Bathing can improve feather condition, respiratory he...

03/05/2025

Try not to kill your mum's pets please. Most of the plants and flowers being marketed for Mothers Day are poisonous to animals and people have no idea.

Mother's Day is here again! For many, a lush indoor plant is the go-to-gift. Living, beautiful and thoughtful. These gifts ideas are prominent everywhere right now, from roadside stands, every Bunnings store and even the supermarket. If your mum shares her home with a beloved pet, that gorgeous gree...

01/05/2025

DID YOU KNOW? Birds need to bathe regularly in order to maintain their feather integrity. Not all birds will consider their water bowl a bath (particularly larger birds), so you need to actively provide them with regular bathing opportunities. If you have a bird that seems to hate water, don't despair! Bathing is a trainable behaviour and we can help you train that.

24/04/2025

21/04/2025

Please don't feed wild birds. Someone intentionally tied string to this kookaburra's leg. This is happening repeatedly. Teaching birds that humans are friendly is incredibly dangerous for them and that's only one reason why you shouldn't do it. Don't feed wild birds.

12/04/2025

EVENT THIS SUNDAY 10-2pm. Come along to Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue adoption day. This one is going to be at Pet O (formerly Best Friend Pets) in Pakenham. 13/4/25. Mel's going to be there if you want to come along and ask some behavioural questions. Come along and say hi, meet some birds, meet some (more) crazy bird people...

ADOPTION DAY EVENT!!!! We're going to be at Pet O in Pakenham (Formerly Best Friend Pets) THIS SUNDAY 13/4/25 10-2pm. We'll have a whole gang of feathered friends with us for you to meet. Come along and you might meet your future best friend!!! Or just come and show your support by saying hi and have a chat. (Street address: Shop 11, Pakenham Lifestyle Centre, 825 Princes Hwy, Pakenham VIC 3810)