Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Sometimes when we have pets, it can be hard to realize just what we can deny them. Birds are highly complex exotic animals who can have the intelligence levels & often lifespan of a human. Cognitive ornithology is starting to uncover the true magic of a...
Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Eggs are a global symbol of hope & new beginnings, but never has this symbolism been so true. Maud came to me with rickets. Her calcium & Vitamin- D deficiency was so severe that her leg bones were actually soft. As a result, she would spend most of her time...
Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Before we start, I just want to point out that I am not an avian vet, this is just relevant information & includes my experiences with helping residents with rickets. Some rickets symptoms are also seen in other conditions, if you are at all concerned, please seek...
Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
When we think of nutrition, we typically picture diet, whilst diet is a very important factor in avian health, this type of nutrition is not gained from eating food items. The concept of ‘cognitive nutrition’ in this case means feeding a Bird’s mind...
Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Tiny Birds such as Canaries, Java sparrows, diamond doves, Bengalese Finches & Gouldian Finches etc. are the most overlooked Birds of all. They too need things to thrive, they need enrichment, a name & deserve the best care, sadly they often need rescuing too....
Aug 28, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
1. Love is felt, not seen – Within moments of being blessed with my first blind angel, it became strikingly clear that love is felt by the heart. They may not gaze up at your face, but blind Birds show us that they feel our love rather than seeing it on our...
