Some recent 'patients' at Kayella Aviaries.

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Maggie, he came to me from another carer not a part of the rescue group here, he had trimmed wings (possibly a pinioned wing) and calcium deficiency in his legs. I tried my hardest to rehabilitate him for 2 weeks (keeping him in a sling etc), it was pretty full on work. I then decided as he would never be able to fly again that he was better of put to sleep as in his heart he was a wild bird. I had to think what was best for him, in the short time I had him for he shown that he had the will to live and was quite the fighter. He will always be a part of my heart here.


Musk Lorikeet, was bought to me from the president of the rescue group. He was handing in by the vets. They said he was fine, when I first saw him I knew he wasn't fine. His wing was broken! Some vets are hopeless. Theres only one vet I trust here with birds. Well this little guy is happily in one of my aviaries and LOVES his apple. I'm hoping I'll end up with another rescued musk so he has a friend.


And finally, Big Foot the Lapwing plover. Big foot is my most recent rescue handed in by the vets at only a couple of days old. I had to force feed him for a few days until he learnt to peck by the help of 2 king quail. He is now a massive pig, eating at least 6 mealworms each feeding. I will most certainly be posting more pics of him as he grows into a nice big plover!

[Robyn]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with your wildlife rescue. It is rewarding when things work out but on the other hand it's hard when we have to make that discision to put something to sleep. I know very well how you feel having to do that.

[meandem]

Excellent work you do! Hats of to ya love! There should be more people like you in the world. I adore seeing stories like this. Sad about Maggie, but that happens and as you say, there will always be a special place in your heart for Maggie. It certainly doesn't mean you love them any less.

I am often called upon to help injured/damaged birds because of where I live. I am only too happy to help. The last two Maggies I cared for are now living at the other end of them dam together. I often see them, and it brings a tear to my eye just to see them so happy.

And yes I can hear you saying - how do I know it's them............well, one of the Maggie has part of his beak missing - and to this day it is still missing. Also it's like they know the car when I get close to them. It's just priceless.

I've even helped a Nankeen Kestrel. That was a magic moment letting him go. At first I didn't think he was going to go, but with a big push off my arm, away he went, and as he flew off, he looked back at me, it was just like someone saying Thanks. What an awesome feeling.

Plovers are so cute when they are little, just loving the pics! And I even think they are adorable when they grow up - what a bird!

[Aimie]

You do a wonderful thing.
The musk lorikeet looks like a beautiful bird.

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Here are a few more pics of the rescues I picked up on Tuesday.

Barn Owl- He was found in a middle of a busy road by a local, he was being harassed by a crow and having cars driving over him (not squishing him though). I'm thinking he was prob a bit traumatized and was unable to take off again because of the strong winds and the crow. I bought him home and test flown him in the hall way, he seemed fine. No breaks, not nothing. He was released that afternoon just before it got dark. Successful releases bring the best feeling of happiness.

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and this little bird, which I think may be a Wattle bird. His a cute little guy and seems to be feeding fine.

[jusdeb]

Your blood is worth bottling . Keep up the good work .

[Emma]

Wow what beautiful birdies and sad stories. You must have a heart of gold and a lot of time for these guys.

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ok just a few updates on rescues, my little wattle bird passed away which was very unfortunate, I also ended up with a young maggie who also died, one thing with rescues is not to plan ahead. They are very unpredictable.

I have 4 more little rescues though. They are welcome swallow bubs and are so adorable. They have kept me house bound though, as they need feeding every hour till 9 at night. Will post some more pics when the internet is faster.