Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary » Bird Care http://www.marsparrots.org Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= In my own little corner in my own little chair. http://www.marsparrots.org/in-my-own-little-corner-in-my-own-little-chair/ http://www.marsparrots.org/in-my-own-little-corner-in-my-own-little-chair/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:31:28 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2638    First, let me say Happy New Year to all our supporters and friends. We will be entering into our fifith year in February and want to thank all who help us to continue the work at our exotic bird sanctuary, M.A.R.S..    As you can see by the pic on the left, the chair is always waiting for me to sit and the laptop to begin writing about something here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..(excuse me for a minute birds are yelling ).     Well back to writing. Five A.M. is... Read more

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   First, let me say Happy New Year to all our supporters and friends. We will be entering into our fifith year in February and want to thank all who help us to continue the work at our exotic bird sanctuary, M.A.R.S..

   As you can see by the pic on the left, the chair is always waiting for me to sit and the laptop to begin writing about something here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..(excuse me for a minute birds are yelling ).

    Well back to writing. Five A.M. is usually the best time to try as all are quiet and calm and not demanding anything yet. It is cold out and they are still hunkered down in their boxes with the blankets inside them. Smart creatures the Macaws, Cockatoos, and Amazons are and so appreciative of the warmth till the sun comes up an provides heat for the rest of the day.

     I usually talk about warm and good things we make in the kitchen here at M.A.R.S. and today especially due to the cold spell, we are having bananna walnut pancakes. Cheep to make and delicious for all the birds.(They love them almost as much as the french toast.)

The work at the parrot sanctuary is on going, and daily. There is always a job or a project that needs doing.(Another blog right ?) But to put it in basic terms, writing a blog, which is a good way to ask for donations and help to keep the rescue operating strong and efficiently, is one of the most difficult things to provide time for.

So please bare with this Director as she is now searching for a co- writer and computer wizzard to get some stories flowing, so all of you can be a part what goes on here at  Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. As always I ask that you continue to support our cause wih your donations, and sponsorships of our non or less adoptable birds,(another blog for another time).

Thank-you for reading and don’t forget to check out our facebook page( Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.) and of course please hit the lifetime like button!!! New pics of new birds for adoption to be posted soon.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/in-my-own-little-corner-in-my-own-little-chair/feed/ 0 French toast Friday. http://www.marsparrots.org/french-toast-friday/ http://www.marsparrots.org/french-toast-friday/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:51:06 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2608 On Friday, prior to making the C&J feed store run on Saturday,( a thank-you to all who made that happen), we had to improvise a bit in feeding all the exotic birds who reside here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. A lot of french bread had been left at our door, so what's more bird approved then french toast. A couple dozen eggs, vanilla, milk and of course cinnamon completes the mix, and voila, happy avians here at M.A.R.S.. Nothing says happy like a picture unfortunately the... Read more

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On Friday, prior to making the C&J feed store run on Saturday,( a thank-you to all who made that happen), we had to improvise a bit in feeding all the exotic birds who reside here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. A lot of french bread had been left at our door, so what’s more bird approved then french toast.

A couple dozen eggs, vanilla, milk and of course cinnamon completes the mix, and voila, happy avians here at M.A.R.S..

Nothing says happy like a picture unfortunately the camera was not in my hand as a full plate of french toast was. However I did manage to snap Dakota a Harlequin Macaw enjoying hers. The Amazons andCockatoos were equally appreciative of the delicious treat. I tried it too, not bad!!!!!!!!

Remember when you adopt a bird from M.A.R.S. you better be good at making French toast.

Dakota saying yummy.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/french-toast-friday/feed/ 0 Mirror mirror on the wall………. http://www.marsparrots.org/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/ http://www.marsparrots.org/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:20:56 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2395 Bitsy a Ducorps Cockatoo really got an eye full of herself in the mirror. She stared and stared and made those funny little sounds that only a Ducorps seems to make, as if asking, "Is that what I really look like?" Well, Miss Bitsy, we here at M.A.R.S., our Florida parrot rescue, are about to try some brand new   Harrisons Heal products to see if we can help improve your image.   We will be using two products, Soother a topical spray, along with Bird Builder a dietary... Read more

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Bitsy tales a close look

Bitsy a Ducorps Cockatoo really got an eye full of herself in the mirror. She stared and stared and made those funny little sounds that only a Ducorps seems to make, as if asking, “Is that what I really look like?”
Well, Miss Bitsy, we here at M.A.R.S., our Florida parrot rescue, are about to try some brand new   Harrisons Heal products to see if we can help improve your image.  
We will be using two products, Soother a topical spray, along with Bird Builder a dietary supplement.
 With the use of these products along with fresh air and sunshine, and some other additions to Bitsys’ daily routine we will hope to see marked improvement in what would other wise seem a lost cause. 
Follow Bitsys’ progress with us, sign up for our feed on www.marsparrots.org , and follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..
Please if you can consider a donation to our cause to help purchase the products needed to continue the rehabilitation process of birds like our Bitsy.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/feed/ 3 Kiwi, the eye in the bird carrier http://www.marsparrots.org/kiwi-the-eye-in-the-bird-carrier/ http://www.marsparrots.org/kiwi-the-eye-in-the-bird-carrier/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:29:16 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2335 Does this seem a strange title for a post? Well not for those who follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.. We posted a picture and asked what species of exotic bird could the eye peering from the carrier belong to. For your viewing, Kiwi in her entire form. She is a Camelot Macaw. Please share if you know what the mother and father are. We hope  you will watch Kiwi's progress with us here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. We will keep you updated on her... Read more

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Does this seem a strange title for a post? Well not for those who follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.. We posted a picture and asked what species of exotic bird could the eye peering from the carrier belong to.

For your viewing, Kiwi in her entire form. She is a Camelot Macaw. Please share if you know what the mother and father are.

We hope  you will watch Kiwi’s progress with us here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

We will keep you updated on her feathering progress. Please consider a donation to our cause. We appreciate all your continued support.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/kiwi-the-eye-in-the-bird-carrier/feed/ 0 Bitsy and Ben get a bath, and Rowdy too. http://www.marsparrots.org/bitsy-and-ben-get-a-bath-and-rowdy-too/ http://www.marsparrots.org/bitsy-and-ben-get-a-bath-and-rowdy-too/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:40:35 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/bitsy-and-ben-get-a-bath-and-rowdy-too/           Yesterday was one of those glorious Florida days here at our avian rescue, M.A.R.S. that we know makes for a great bath day. Bitsy and Ben two of the rescue birds, Ducorps Cockatoos, from the Miami auction, a little against their choosing got in on the outside action. This is never easy for Bitsy as she and Ben have to be put in a small cage to prevent harm to her. Bitsy still has little to no feathers. In the end, clean birds and of course treats followed as... Read more

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Yesterday was one of those glorious Florida days here at our avian rescue, M.A.R.S. that we know makes for a great bath day.

Bitsy and Ben two of the rescue birds, Ducorps Cockatoos, from the Miami auction, a little against their choosing got in on the outside action.

This is never easy for Bitsy as she and Ben have to be put in a small cage to prevent harm to her. Bitsy still has little to no feathers.

In the end, clean birds and of course treats followed as they dried and enjoyed the beautiful day here at our Florida parrot rescue.

Pictures of Bitsy and Ben will follow,when of course I remember to charge my camera battery. Never dull here at the sanctuary. So for now pictures of Rowdy will have to do.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/bitsy-and-ben-get-a-bath-and-rowdy-too/feed/ 0 Decisions, decisions. Can Sally make a choice? http://www.marsparrots.org/decisions-decisions-can-sally-make-a-choice/ http://www.marsparrots.org/decisions-decisions-can-sally-make-a-choice/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:08:50 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/decisions-decisions-can-sally-make-a-choice/ Well it's not that easy being a bird when the choices are so many here at M.A.R.S.. Should it be a cozy sleepy pouch, a warm quilted blanket, or should I wait for a new box? Oh well, you help me decide, in the meantime I will try them out. Perhaps I should hold out for the new box after... Read more

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Well it’s not that easy being a bird when the choices are so many here at M.A.R.S..

Should it be a cozy sleepy pouch, a warm quilted blanket, or should I wait for a new box?

Oh well, you help me decide, IMG 2918in the meantime I will try them outIMG 2896. Perhaps I should hold out for the new box after all

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/decisions-decisions-can-sally-make-a-choice/feed/ 0 It’s that time again, food, food, food http://www.marsparrots.org/its-that-time-again-food-food-food/ http://www.marsparrots.org/its-that-time-again-food-food-food/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:40:00 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2167 Feed store run next Friday the 14th. All the goodies necessary to keep the M.A.R.S. avian members healthy and happy. The amount needed $676.40. Please consider a donation to help cover the cost of our feed. We are extremely grateful to all those who can contribute.  Please remember this amount is needed every six weeks. When the colder weather is upon us we even go through it faster. If additional funds are raised they will get lots of warm treats as well. Please when donating, let us... Read more

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Feed store run next Friday the 14th. All the goodies necessary to keep the M.A.R.S. avian members healthy and happy. The amount needed $676.40. Please consider a donation to help cover the cost of our feed. We are extremely grateful to all those who can contribute.

 Please remember this amount is needed every six weeks. When the colder weather is upon us we even go through it faster. If additional funds are raised they will get lots of warm treats as well.

Please when donating, let us know if you saw this  post on Facebook or on our official M.A.R.S. web site www.marsparrots.org . Thank-you

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Every week we all look forward to Saturdays. M.A.R.S. has very special people to help out, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

This week Wednesday came close. It’s all because the Miami birds finally wanted to meet the other members of our parrot rescue. The truly amazing part, they figured it out on their own.

In the first and second picture our unnamed Triton cockatoo decided to mingle with Lilly. Lilly, always the alpha girl decided to give her a break from dive bombing her. She chose to dive bomb her old favorite Emily above her in the tree.

The third picture shows Zues who we refer to as the guardian. All new birds seek him out for comfort. Our Goffin from Miami shows us just how true this is once again.IMG 2584

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/wednesday-at-m-a-r-s-almost-as-good-as-saturdays-pictures-tell-all/feed/ 0 Cages, we will pick-up and give a tax deductible receipt. http://www.marsparrots.org/cages-we-will-pick-up-and-give-a-tax-deductible-receipt/ http://www.marsparrots.org/cages-we-will-pick-up-and-give-a-tax-deductible-receipt/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:07:00 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=2106 As any rescue continues to grow at the rate M.A.R.S., a Florida based exotic bird sanctuary is, we are constantly in need of more food and cages. Please if you have a cage in decent shape contact us. If not consider a donation to help fund a  food run or purchase cages.  All here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary will be forever grateful.  Remember to sign up for our RSS feed to get regular updates in your e-mails. We will be posting the results of the Name Game for the Miami... Read more

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As any rescue continues to grow at the rate M.A.R.S., a Florida based exotic bird sanctuary is, we are constantly in need of more food and cages. Please if you have a cage in decent shape contact us. If not consider a donation to help fund a  food run or purchase cages.  All here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary will be forever grateful. 

Remember to sign up for our RSS feed to get regular updates in your e-mails. We will be posting the results of the Name Game for the Miami parrots soon.

To all who support M.A.R.S., thank-you.

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]]> http://www.marsparrots.org/cages-we-will-pick-up-and-give-a-tax-deductible-receipt/feed/ 0 13 is not an unlucky number. http://www.marsparrots.org/13-is-not-an-unlucky-number/ http://www.marsparrots.org/13-is-not-an-unlucky-number/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:38:19 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/13-is-not-an-unlucky-number/ From the Miami auction we bid on and brought home 12 exotic birds. Number thirteen, was a bonus bird, as the owners asked if we would be interested in giving him a new home at M.A.R.S. parrot rescue. We have huge hearts here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary and fortunately an amazing association with Aloha Animal and bird Hospital in Eau Gallie. Our bonus bird a Buffon Macaw was in need of such specialized care. He weighed in at 2.5 lbs, where most Macaws average 4.5 up. He is... Read more

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From the Miami auction we bid on and brought home 12 exotic birds. Number thirteen, was a bonus bird, as the owners asked if we would be interested in giving him a new home at M.A.R.S. parrot rescue.

We have huge hearts here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary and fortunately an amazing association with Aloha Animal and bird Hospital in Eau Gallie. Our bonus bird a Buffon Macaw was in need of such specialized care.

He weighed in at 2.5 lbs, where most Macaws average 4.5 up. He is beautiful, and sweet, and we are all hoping for the best outcome possible.

Stay with us by signing up for our RSS feed from our web site www.marsparrots.org and we will keep you posted on the progress of our new arrival.

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