Oven Ready

[Cobra]

Technically crap shots but they apealed to my sense of humour

The one on the left really had its head under its wing (poor thing :( )

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/oven_ready.jpg


Feel free to add your own captions :D

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Oven_ready_II.jpg

[Jo]

Brings a whole new meaning to 'Sick as a parrot' :eek: the poor things!

[Keltic Ice Man]

My goodness - Where were these taken?

The green one at the top right - looks like an blue fronted Amazon, What a mess it looks. Compared to the Orange winged sat on beside me.

Is the second pic for real or has it been shopped?

[moomike]

Is it just me or is that bird in a really sorry state? Was this a captive bird, pet or wild as I'm presuming they don't naturally look like that?

Edit: Beaten to it - happy its not only me that finds the 2nd shot disturbing - not nice at all :shake:

[Cobra]

My goodness - Where were these taken?

The green one at the top right - looks like an blue fronted Amazon, What a mess it looks. Compared to the Orange winged sat on beside me.

Is the second pic for real or has it been shopped?


All Genuine shots Keltic. Just a tad sharpening and a touch of light / shadows manipulation. Apperantly they just pluck out of boredom / stress and forget to stop. The helpers at the center just carry it around like a baby, don't know if thats a good thing or not :shrug:

[Keltic Ice Man]

all the birds look like they have been taking out their own feathers - which is a sign they are very bored and not having anything else to destroy they are destroying themselves. Give them an empty cotton reel to keep them busy. (lasts about 5 mins till they chop through it)

Cobra - Just seen your reply - Its very sad - as when they loose their feathers they usually die soon after

[Cobra]

Is it just me or is that bird in a really sorry state? Was this a captive bird, pet or wild as I'm presuming they don't naturally look like that?

Edit: Beaten to it - happy its not only me that finds the 2nd shot disturbing - not nice at all :shake:

Actually Mike you would be surprised at how many parrots ( parrot like) do this to them selves out of boredom. ( or stress) African Greys are renowned for this trait. I know someone that "inherrited" an almost bald African Grey some 30 odd years ago, ( age unknown then) it looks pretty pathetic but there can't be a lot wrong with it if its still growning strong

[moomike]

I know someone that "inherrited" an almost bald African Grey some 30 odd years ago, ( age unknown then) it looks pretty pathetic but there can't be a lot wrong with it if its still growning strong

Thats good news mate, cheers for clearing that one up :thumbs:
Still a pretty disturbing image though! Can't they buy it some toys or something to keep it busy?

[Jozza]

OMG these are horrible... (The birds not the piccies!)

I've heard that this is also caused my a vitamin/mineral deficiency.
I find it odd that there's at least 3 birds all feather plucking - worrying to be honest...

[h.r.ford]

Does this center rescue birds and that is why they are all in this state? If not I think a call to the RSPCA is in order as not giving them the mental and physical "gymnastics" to keep them sharp has to be some sort of abuse!

[Cobra]

The park is open to the public, but I beleieve there is a "rescue side" to the operation. There is plenty to keep the birds occupied ( mostly they fly free) but I guess it takes a long time to rehabillitate the really rough ones. Generally the birds are in excellent condition and I will post a few pics a bit later on

[Cobra]

OMG these are horrible... (The birds not the piccies!)

I've heard that this is also caused my a vitamin/mineral deficiency.
I find it odd that there's at least 3 birds all feather plucking - worrying to be honest...

There are several reasons, I am told, that this happens but no one seems to have an answer ( or there wouldn't be so many about)
boredom stress vit & mineral deficiency internal and external parasites all add to the list. To me the top right hand one actually looks as though it moulting
as the top of the head is also affected

[photo-request]

which centre did you take these at cobra

[Cobra]

which centre did you take these at cobra

Same place as all the other parrot pictures came from, Something about "tropical birds" ( my memory for such things is crap comes with age :D )Desford, Leics.

[photo-request]

alot of money is being spent on research into parrot behaviour, most people think of parrots as pets but they are one of the worst pets to have, not because of viscouness etc, but for them they get bored stop being a pet and want to be wild again.

One of the main reasons why they pluck thereselves is stress and boredom, it could be that there cages are to small, or on the other hand it can be because there cages are to big and it causes stress. plucking is common ive seen suphur crested cockatoos and african greys that have plucked every feather off there body. once rescues and placed with there own species in large avaries some of the feathers have returned.

also some birds are attention seekers such as the white cockatoos. if they dont get the attention they will self harm which involves the plucking of feathers and sometimes make themselves bleed. this again is sometimes common, ive seen parrots with holes in there chest and had to have hand made collars fitted to allow them to heal up.

If you say leciestershire was this tropical bird land??

[photo-request]

great location,

another one is the national parrot sanctuary in skegness and paradise park in cornwall

as you can tell im a bit of a parrot fan

[Cobra]

alot of money is being spent on research into parrot behaviour, most people think of parrots as pets but they are one of the worst pets to have, not because of viscouness etc, but for them they get bored stop being a pet and want to be wild again.


If you say leciestershire was this tropical bird land??


As you say the reasons are many fold and still no real answers ( this was something I was looking into several years ago as part of my behavioural degree) there are still more questions than answers even now, as I understand it.
You could be right about the name, I really can't remember precisely but it "sounds right"

[photo-request]

aye its a great place owned by a guy called richard first time you go its weird to see all the parrots flying free. i love the hyacinth macaw they have there, the blue colour on it is great.

this is my favourite parrot shot

http://photo-request.co.uk/images/Untitled-1.jpg

[CT]

I really did fancy a parrot at one time, probably a macaw, until I thankfully did some research and found out just how much time you have to spend with them to prevent them getting bored and exhibiting the sort of problems seen here. Not a casual undertaking at all, and thankfully I found out in time.

I didn't buy a Toucan at around the same time either, but that was because my local garden centre said he wasn't for sale. :lol:

[photo-request]

i know of one rescue centre that takes over 100 parrots in a week. it can be rediculous. its a shame there isnt more info in pet shops to let people know of the well fair of these wonderful birds

[Cobra]

I really did fancy a parrot at one time, probably a macaw, until I thankfully did some research and found out just how much time you have to spend with them to prevent them getting bored and exhibiting the sort of problems seen here. Not a casual undertaking at all, and thankfully I found out in time.

I didn't buy a Toucan at around the same time either, but that was because my local garden centre said he wasn't for sale. :lol:

:lol:

They are great fun!
Many moons ago, I looked after an African grey ( feather perfect) for about a year for someone ( long story) every time I let it out it would siddle up to the cat when it was asleep somewhere, it had a great "homing in instinct" in that respect :lol:
and nip the cats tail, I am convinced, it was just so it could watch the cat go "airbourne", :lol: :lol:

[Cobra]

i know of one rescue centre that takes over 100 parrots in a week. it can be rediculous. its a shame there isnt more info in pet shops to let people know of the well fair of these wonderful birds

Thats a real shame and true of most of the so called "exotic pets" unfortunately :(