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BetterBirbs&Beyond, Lexington, MI (2026)

02/22/2026

*NOT MY BABY*

Thoughts & prayers could be used tonight. This sweet chick was pipped, already trying to free themsleves at 9am. Due to such a delay, and circumstances (first time parents). The judgement to intervene after very little progress on baby's part, was just made. Time to check for the need to assist.

You take a lot of risks when you open a nestbox. Especially with a newly pipped-hatched chick from the increased spike in hormones. They could abandon the nest. They could attack their chicks/eggs. They could very well go after and kill their mate in such cases as these (Indian Ringnecks). We however made the right call in this situation. There is no way that baby would've made it out on their own.

The membranes surrounding them had dried. Solidifying their position inside the shell, making zipping impossible. They would have surely died in the shell (DIS) without help. Some quick acknowledged assistance can mean the difference between life and death. Thankfully mum & dad didn't seem to mind any sort of intervention. That my partner also knew exactly what to do/look for. As to not potientally harm the baby at all. *assisting can often be the cause of death - never do so without proper knowledge. It WILL end in heartbreak!*. Fingers crossed everything continues positively and they are a happy healthy perky chick come morning!

Unfortunately this is just one of the MANY things that can go wrong when raising birds. The hours spent awake waiting on eggs to hatch. The anxiety of when to make that call. The worry of if you need to pull them early to keep them safe. The fear of their life on the line if you dont... the horror of sleepless nights ahead of you if you do... It truly really never ends.

Repeating myself again for those in the back!!! "Domestic" parrots do NOT naturally make very good parents. Don't ever breed your birds unless your fully aware and ready to handle anything that may come. YOU are responsible for every life created under your roof... NOT your birds. Never blame them when things go wrong. Nature is a bitch, and your playing god.

02/21/2026

All the nest boxes are DOWN until further notice. There will only be a couple pairs getting boxes up. That can produce specific mutations. That people who have been waiting sometime, are hoping to adopt. So most likely the next few clutches we have will be reserved before they even hatch! If you looking to adopt a youngster. This is your chance to get on our waiting list! A few of these babies are already spoken for too!

Kind've behind on things... again 😅
Sending out 11 gender DNA blood tests on Monday. Then we'll know exactly who everybody is! 💕

I only put them all in this box for the picture. Just to clarify. No they obviously aren't raised in a box! 🤣

We are located in Deckerville MI. Can typically help with transportation depending on availability and your location.

02/12/2026

I do see everyone's messages coming in. The next few days are going to be really busy. Here I am already exhausted from this past week to! 😓 I promise to get back with everyone as soon as I can! 💕
Appreciate all of your patience! 💖

Our older plucked chicks that unfortunately were pulled a bit late for handfeeding. Due to unplanned circumstances (weather/schedule change etc). Resulting in some overgrooming from mum & dad. As well as a much higher distrust in humans. Making feeding them quite difficult & dangerous if you don't know how to... With a very unreceptive bird safely. All three have come so far already! Stepping up for me & starting to finally actually accept some formula from me! Whoop whoop!! 🤗

The cinnamon pearl & lutino pearl are both s*x linked females. The whiteface pied still needs to be gender tested. All of them will be available for adoption! 💕

02/09/2026

It's not often I post adults.

Let alone a breeding pair.

Casper & Ms. Grey are extremely bonded to one another however. I would very much hate to see them seperated. Unfortunately as a breeder, with every chick I retain, for future generations. It means more space, resources, & money overall to keep everyone healthy & happy. I have several retired breeding adults that will be here with me until their last day. I just can't keep everyone. Not without potientally sacrificing quality of care.

So I am offering, Casper & Ms. Grey to the RIGHT home. They are a proven breeding pair, excellent parents. Casper does have a bad habit of getting overly hormonal and trying to pluck Ms. Grey. I have tried to tone done his hormones & seperate them... neither of them approved. It just caused a LOT of distress for them both. Casper doesn't cause any sort of permanent damage thankfully. So, I kinda just gave up keeping them apart.

Neither of them are tame. Ms. Grey was handraised but she's 3 years old now... Without being handled too much. Casper is close to 5 years old, parent raised, and quite flighty/skittish. He will require a very gentle hand if you want him as a pet.

If you are a breeder or are seriously interested and considering ETHICALLY breeding. Contact me, with information regarding your breeding program or your intentions/knowledge. They would make a great pair for someone who is new to the avian community. I am not asking a lot for them. I will however be very particular on who takes them home.

Casper - Standard Whiteface Male - Split Pearl - 5 years old

Ms. Grey - Standard Grey Female - Split Whiteface & Pied - 3 years old

Produce s*x linked female pearls - All pearls hatched from them are immediately female!

We are located in Deckerville, Michigan.

02/05/2026

Babies, babies... everywhere 😅🤣

We still have a couple boys looking for their forever homes. That are weaned and ready to go home! See our previous posts if your interested in adopting them! 💖

01/28/2026

Short post, kiddos are keeping me busy this evening! 😅

All of these handraised Cockatiel youngsters are currently available for adoption. They are all either weaned and ready to go home, or should be within the next week. There are 2 younger then the rest that are still nibbling on formula.

All our youngsters are fully flighted. I can appropriately clip them before they go home to your preference. They will all leave with their gender dna certificates (not applicable with s*x linked females). My 10 page custom care pamplet with their individual personal information. A sample of their current diet to help them transition if you'd like. As well as lifetime free grooming services (wings and nails only) and lifetime breeder support. If you ever have any questions, so feel free to reach out anytime! 💕

I can't answer "how much" questions in comments. FB policy forbids discussing 💲 and animals. I'd much rather not have the page removed. I'm often not given an option to privately message anyone until they reach out to us as well. All these comments will be simply answered with, "please send us a message".

01/19/2026

These are just 3 of the 7 babies that will be coming to stay with me soon. A trusted close friend recently had her beloved pet cockatiels bring these little lives into the world. With her busy schedule, it'll be very difficult for her to handraise these wee ones. We both however want the best possible lives for them, of course! Being human-friendly will make a dramatic impact on that. So before boxes even went up, I agreed to take in any chicks they had. To raise them up and find them screened homes!

I'm excited to meet you within the next couple days little ones! Can't wait to see what your personalities develop into!

**I typically do NOT take in chicks. With so many diseases like PBFD & APV being highly contagious. Often with birds being entirely asymptomatic. I know this person extremely well, and can guarantee the biosecurity health of her flock**

01/18/2026

Another project we've had going on. I've mentioned this to a few people. Figured everyone deserved some sort of update!

The birds are getting their OWN building! 😱

Currently still under renovations, but will be done shortly! The building has several windows and already has a ventilation system put into place. To assure the birds always have fresh air. Regardless of the weather outside! Currently we are still putting in insulation and drywall. Next will be the flooring. There is a econd story to the building as well Which I have several ideas in which it'll be utilized. Not for sure set on anything in particular yet, however.

Also considering the paved area of the exterior "netted" in for safe outdoor flight time!

Can't wait to be able to get everyone moved in. All the enclosures will have their own UVA/UVB lighting. Our 2 giant java trees set up again, our large cargo net... it's going to be a dream come true! 💖

Huge thank you to Precision by Patrell Home Solutions & General Repair for helping make this a possibility! 🤗 Won't let me tag their page, but I'll share the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1aTaMECXka/

01/15/2026

He's handsome, he's sweet, and he's weaned! Ready to velcro himself to your shoulder! The first of the boys to be entirely refusing formula. Our Pastelface Pied Male is ready to go home! I've had lots of people ask about him, but nobody has said YES.

*He is still currently fully flighted. I can safely clip him to whatever is your preference if you'd like. No judgement here*

If your interested in taking him home send me a message. He can leave as soon as today! I am located in Deckerville, Michigan. I will be however driving up to Cadillac this Saturday for a rescue intake. If your along that route and interested in him. Id be more then happy to help meet up with you! 💕

Weaned onto a base dry diet mix of cockatiel seed, Zupreem Fruit Blend Pellets, and Roudybush Mini Pellets. Along with rosewood naturals nature salad, chia, flax, and h**p. All my youngsters get daily veggies and fruit/berries 2-3x a week.

Everyone goes home with my custom care pamplet, their gender dna certificate, a sample of their current diet to help them transition (if you'd like), lifetime free grooming services (wings and nails only), and lifetime breeder support if you ever have any questions! 💖

01/06/2026

I have been reaching out to those on our waiting list. Due to being ignored by multiple people now... I am offering all these BOYS to the public for adoption. If you might be interested in one of them. Send us a message! 💖

Yes. All 5 are DNA tested Males 💙 and will go home with their gender certificates. As well as my 12 page custom care pamplet, a sample of their current diet to help them transition, lifetime free grooming services, and lifetime breeder support if you ever have any questions! 💕

These pictures are about a week old now... Some of them will be ready to go home very soon! The ick has been doing its round through our home. Along with the holidays, I am very much behind on everything. Forgive me 🙃

Hope you all had a great Christmas and that the New Year is starting off right! 🤗

12/18/2025

Since when does this happen??? 😅

I sent out 5 blood samples.

All 5 are boys!!! 😱

I will post updated pictures of them and send out messages to those on our waiting list later today!

Just got the results and was shocked. Had to post! 😆

11/15/2025

Surprise??? 😅

Hansel & Enoki have been a bit a busy. Obviously 🤣 Those two... omg... I seriously may actually have to seperate them to get them to stop laying. Don't wanna, but guess we'll see what happens.

There is 4 chicks in this pile. No whitefaces this time. Two lutinos, could be male or female. All 4/4 eggs laid, hatched. I took #1 & 2 away until #3 was laid. To ensure all their chicks would hatch within the same time frame. To reduce sibling rivalry. It worked, all of these babies hatched within 3-4 days of one another. Instead of #1 & #4 being potientally 8 days in part in age 😳

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