Animals in The News

Click to see our collection of interesting animal stories that have made headlines this past week. Topics covered:

*Baby Polar Bear Orphan *Smuggled Reptiles *$10,000 Dog Found Close to Death in Stolen Car *Tiger Kills Tormentor *Plastic Bag Ban in Australia a Dilemma for Dog Walking Owners *Bird flu Breakouts with No Explanation Transmitted to Infect People *RSPCA Rescues Horses – 31 found Dead and Decomposing – 111 in Serious Condition *Serious Ecological Threat Posed by Millions of Imported Aquarium Fish into Australia – Report by University of Sydney Professor, Richard Whittington *NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2008 – Recommended Books include How to Care for Your Pet Rabbit and Other Animal Related Titles



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The latest news and information from and about TNT Express in Australia and around the world!



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Lost & Found Birds

If you have lost or found a cockatiel or any other bird then check the lost and found page at The Pet Directory website at: www.petdirectory.com.au

Alexandrine Parrots Playing Basketball!

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Cockatiels - tame from the egg

The best way to tame Cockatiels and other parrots is right from the egg. 

1. Begin with tame parents
2. Handle the eggs gently each day
3. Talk to the eggs and parents each day
4. Talk to the newly hatched chicks at least 3 times a day
5. Gently touch the newly babies' cheeks and beaks in the nest
6. As they grow pick them up gently and talk to them and stroke them in your hand
7. Offer hand rearing mix at correct temperature and consistency in the nest each day
8. Increase their hand rearing mix volumes and frequency of feeds as they grow
9. After they are fully feathered the time out of nest in your hand for cuddles should extend to 15 mins per session - Do that 3 times per day.  Lots of cuddling, kissing and talking to them.
10. By the time the babies are ready to fledge they will be totally hand tamed. 
11. Continue with the hand rearing mix for as long as they wish to have it.
11. After fledging handle them frequently and have them out of the cage for up to one hour at a time.
12. Leave them in the parents' cage whenever you are not handling them because the parents will teach them valuable lessons in 'birdhood' that you can't such as eating independently, preening and much more.

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Check out the bird section on www.petdirectory.com.au and be AMAZED!  The photos of the companion and aviary parrots and other birds are sensational.  See the tame pink doves and smile:)

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Cockatiel Care Sheet

You can view my Cockatiel Care Sheet at:

www.petdirectory.com.au

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