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Tassie Bird and Poultry Supplies

Locality: Margate, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6267 1554

Address: 38 Miandetta Drive 7054 Margate, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com

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25.01.2022 Martha is smart! Be like Martha!

25.01.2022 Hands up who loves silkies? heres my beautiful girl Tinsel

25.01.2022 This poor bird was put to sleep this week. His beak was twisted out of shape and his legs bowed so badly that he couldnt run. He has been eking out an existenc...e for the past few years by being fed table scraps, dog food and chicken mince. He had metabolic bone disease. Metabolic bone disease in birds results in painful degenerative changes in the bones that result from nutritional imbalance and deficiencies. Imbalances of calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D3 can lead to soft or brittle beaks, claws and keel, bone fractures and enlarged parathyroid glands. If you talk to bird carers, and avian vets they will tell you that this is one of the biggest causes of euthanasia of black and white baby birds that come into care. What makes this so heartbreaking is that in many instances the reason for MBD is entirely preventable because it is due to humans feeding these birds or the birds parents when the bird is still in nest. If you are feeding mince, bread, seed, sausage, chicken or pet food to wild birds you may well be part of the problem. Human food is not natural for magpies and can make them sick. A natural diet for these birds consists of insects and small animals. We often hear I love my local maggies and feed them regularly. If you truly care then dont feed them regularly and dont feed them human foods. **** If you really want to help then a compost heap or worm farm can augment the natural food supply during these dry times and still bring these magnificent birds as visitors to your yard******

25.01.2022 We are running another tomato sale day THIS SATURDAY (14th November) from 10am for pets in the park - $2 a plant - read below for more information. Please share with friends and family

24.01.2022 Have you seen our super feed/water rubber troughs and bowls? Available in a variety of sizes and great for all types of animals including ducks, geese, goats, horses, sheep and cattle - these are super heavy duty and pretty much unbreakable

24.01.2022 Thinking of Christmas? We have a lovely selection of products for the bird and poultry lovers! Pop in and see us or shop online: www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com #shoplocal #smallbusiness

23.01.2022 Hylines at point of lay now available through our website each week - heres the link to all the information regarding ordering: https://www.riverbendfarmtasmania.com/hylines-enquiry-page

22.01.2022 Tropican handraising formula now back in stock in 2kg and 5kg - shop now: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//tropican-han

22.01.2022 Have you checked out the Australian Egg website? Heaps of great information about all things egg including great recipes, facts and super educational information which is great for parents and teachers! https://www.australianeggs.org.au/

21.01.2022 Ausark Education show you how quick and easy it is to make a simple baffle cage fill for your birds in less than 5 minutes. You can literally use a world of combinations in these awesome baffle cages (which are a personal favourite foraging toy of mine for our birds) - Other great ideas are shredded paper, nuts in shells, banksia, hakea, and callistomen pods ... the list is endless! Take a look at our baffle cages here (available in small and large) : https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

21.01.2022 Remember to shop small business this Christmas and support all the mum and dad businesses out there struggling to survive #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmallthischristmas #shoplocal

21.01.2022 Snakes are out and about, and it’s important to protect those ankles, and wear boots while working in the yard or acreage - we still have some super savings on our end of season slogger boots! Some reduced up to a massive $50 off! Be quick! Shop now here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search or instore

21.01.2022 Tag a friend that understands!

20.01.2022 Don’t forget to clean your brooder equipment and incubators correctly after each use, and of course before packing away at the end of each season! We use and recommend F10SC. Available in store or online here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

20.01.2022 Showbird Breeder MP and Red Hen 17 are now back in stock!

20.01.2022 Great idea for Fathers Day! We also offer Afterpay!

20.01.2022 Tag a friend that will understand

20.01.2022 Back in stock! Heat lamps with reflector and clamp in various sizes! Stocks are limited - shop our full range of incubators snd brooder equipment here : https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//incubation-b

20.01.2022 With the surge in snake sightings this year, please arm yourself with information on how to deal with a snake bite. It’s important information that may save a life. https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//living-with-/living-with-snakes If you live on a property you may consider investing in one of these Snake Bite First Aid Kits from Survival. Mine hangs at my back door for access This group may be helpful if you are needing a snake relocated from your property with many contacts across Tasmania (Tasmanian Snake Catchers) https://www.facebook.com/groups/526101877534192/?ref=share

20.01.2022 If you could only pick one if these for the rest of your life, which would it be?

19.01.2022 Please don’t forget to test the water temperature for your outside animals on these hot days. Quite often we cast our eyes to check they have water but forget to check that the water has not heated up! A great idea is these frozen treat blocks from Lisa at Fresh Eggs Daily https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog//frozen-ice-pops-mint-help

18.01.2022 We still have a great range of sloggers available! New shipment of men’s slip on, chicken print woman’s and bumble bee have arrived! Great idea for gift giving! Some heavily reduced - take a look here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

16.01.2022 Now Sold - Thank you to all those that came and purchased chicks today! We have four little silkies and a Marans left available

15.01.2022 An interesting and important read for anyone considering a bird as a new pet, thank you Chatterbox Parrots for your honest post that many do not consider before purchasing

15.01.2022 The pigeons of Sydney prefer to catch the train than fly! They also know what stop is theirs and are pretty good at social distancing

14.01.2022 Hatching some chicks this season? We recommend quality chaff for your brooder bedding! It is edible for your chicks (unlike shavings) and does not block bowels, is easy to keep your brooder clean being light all faeces fall to bottom, and can be added to your veggie patch when you clean out your brooder! #winwin - available now (ps its also super quality and ideal for your livestock)

14.01.2022 Watching #ruralaidaustralia #goodonyamate - gives you a greater understanding and appreciation for that bag of feed from the feed shop. Supporting our Australian farmers has never been more important than now. https://www.ruralaid.org.au/

14.01.2022 *PSA TIME* I'm sure I've talked about this before, but I really need to talk about it again, because there are a LOT of people that need an education in ecology.... I really hope that what I write here will make people think. It is something I feel extremely passionate about, and I have a science/zoology degree so I am not just talking out my arse, but as someone who has had years of education in this field. INTRODUCED BIRDS I have had a large number of phone calls and enquiries lately regarding chicks that have been found, but not accepted by wildlife rescues such as Bonorong. There's a bloody good reason they won't accept them once they are confirmed to be an introduced species. Introduced species put the lives of native birds at risk. Starlings and kookaburras (yes, kookaburras are introduced in Tasmania) are well-known nest robbers. Both species nest in tree hollows and will kick out the occupants to keep that space for themselves. Both are aggressive, and will attack and kill other birds. Yes, that's right. Starlings will throw chicks and eggs out of nest hollows, and kookaburras do the same (and eat them). Starlings are classified as invasive for this reason, and rainbow lorikeets are also invasive for their aggressive behaviour towards natives. Blackbirds, turtledoves, sparrows, goldfinches and greenfinches are also introduced, but as they make their own nests, their biggest problem is stealing resources from natives such as food and nesting material. It's for these reasons I do not and will not take on introduced birds to raise, rehabilitate and release. I have in the past. But now I just can't bring myself to spend time and resources on a creature that is ultimately going to harm, either directly or not, a native bird's chances. We already have two endangered species of parrot, the Swift and the Orange-Bellied. Why would we risk endangering the entire species? If all lives matter, why do the native birds matter less? So do the right thing. If you have a confirmed introduced species, please TAKE IT TO THE VET. Don't try to raise it yourself, as it is something that requires training and more often than not, people who aren't trained in it end up killing the bird and prolonging its suffering. As a side note, I know that humans are destructive and cause more damage. Which is precisely why we should take responsibility for our fragile ecosystem and do what we can to help it. One of the worst ways we damage our environment is releasing species that don't belong in it. If everyone decided to release a starling or a kookaburra or a rainbow lorikeet, we would have thousands of the wrong birds in our environment, and that spells disaster for our natives, It's not the bird's fault, I know. It sucks. But we HAVE to take off the blinkers and see the bigger picture. It's not about you. It's not about me. It's about our ecosystem.

14.01.2022 New! Chicken boredom pecking blocks! Super low price of $8.95 each! Your girls will love you for them! Comes with wire hanger - Available now in store or shop online: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//poultry-grai

14.01.2022 Want to motivate dad to do some more work around the yard? (Pssss its Fathers Day this Sunday! ) .... these boots are the bees knees and we are currently offering massive savings of up to $40! Hurry! While stocks last

13.01.2022 Updated! Available this Tuesday from 10am

13.01.2022 Thinking of becoming more self sufficient in 2021? We stock all the supplies (and advice) you need to get started! From incubators to brooders, complete brooder set ups, feeders and drinkers, chicken coops plus bedding, nutritional advice on what’s right for all stages of life.... we have your needs covered! Pop in and see us at 38 Miandetta drive Margate, we are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm or shop online here: www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com

12.01.2022 New! Energy Blocks for chickens including mealworms or herbs and garlic! Shop now: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search’s

11.01.2022 Remember our Pets in the Park tomato fundraiser last year? Who else is getting a bumper crop from the plants they purchased for the fundraiser? Here’s my lot from today’s pick.... this lot is destined to be passata, and last week I made pizza sauce! post yours in the comment section below

11.01.2022 Friday funnies

10.01.2022 Apologies for those customers that experienced difficulty when trying to register to purchase hylines this morning through our website. Our registration process has been working flawlessly since March until today We had an overwhelming amount of people that were trying to all register upon opening this morning which crashed our website! Although we tried hard to rectify the situation as quickly as possible we are unsure if some registrations have been lost in the process o...f the technical glitch of when our system went down. All hylines have been allocated for 11th and 12th of September and we will reopen next Wednesday for collection the following week. Thank you for your incredible interest, we apologise for any inconvenience and If you registered with us this morning and did not receive a reply to your request, please contact us in 62671554 to discuss. See more

09.01.2022 Day old chicks will be available in the shop from Tuesday 10am until sold out - we will have a small selection of Marans, Welsummer (avgen import), silkies. All chicks will be sold unsexed and will only be sold to customers with a pre heated brooder waiting at home chicks require heat for 8-12 weeks.

09.01.2022 Just landed! A great new range of bird toys! These are super cute for small to medium birds along with some for the bigger birds! Take a look at all our new products here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/c/new-products

09.01.2022 Looking for some new pets? We have lovely point of lay hylines available. For more information , take a look here: https://www.riverbendfarmtasmania.com/hylines-enquiry-page

09.01.2022 Who wants to look stylish in our sassy chicken print boots and shoes? Now available! Shop now: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

08.01.2022 Available this Thursday the 10th September from 10am: we will have a very small selection of chicks available. This hatch will mostly be silkies, but will possibly have a few Marans, SLW. Chicks will only be sold to those that have a brooder heated and ready for the new chicks (require heat for 8-12 weeks) - please bring a suitable shoe sized box for collection. All chicks are sold unsexed. No holds. No pre orders. If you are needing supplies (chick starter, *warmer, feede...r, drinker, bedding) you will be required to purchase this prior to selecting chicks, we strongly suggest doing so prior to Thursday. *Warmers need to be pre heated before purchasing chicks and therefore not suitable to purchase at the same time as purchasing chicks. Our next hatch days are approximately 22nd September and 2nd October (breeds and confirmation of dates will be updated in new posts closer to time)

08.01.2022 Just a reminder to make sure you check the TEMPERATURE of your animal waters today peeps! Although we can look and see there is water available, it is important to check the temperature of the water as it quickly heats up in these temperatures which can lead to fatalities- if you are needing a upgrade we have some great choices available in store or online here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/c/dine-a-chook

08.01.2022 Needing a comfortable boot thats easy to put on and tackles the mud head on? Take a look at our lovely Plum Leisure Boots available now only while stocks last! (We ship Australia wide and offer Afterpay!) take a look here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//sloggers-lei

08.01.2022 MASSIVE END OF SEASON SAVINGS - Save a massive $40 on mens Slogger Muster Boots (short) reduced to clear now only $69.95 (reduced from $109.95) - And save $30 on Mens Slogger Hi Neoprene and Rubber boots now $89.95 (reduced from $119.95)! Only while stocks last - hurry! Selling fast! - BUY NOW: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

08.01.2022 Thinking of Christmas gifts yet? Many families may be separated this year and be considering posting gifts to loved ones. We have some lovely Red Tractor products that have just arrived which are perfect!

07.01.2022 Two of my favourite books are back in stock!

06.01.2022 We will have some day old chicks available approximately (updates will be posted closer to time to confirm actual date) the 10th and 22nd September. These will be very small batches with limited numbers. All chicks are sold unsexed - Breed types will be listed in updates closer to the time of availability. For all those considering some day olds this season we strongly recommend in purchasing supplies (especially your heat lamp/warmer) as soon as possible as there are considerable stock shortages this year due to raw material shortages due to covid-19 and may not have availability at the same time we have chicks (supply is problematic)

06.01.2022 Did you know foraging for food keeps your bird stimulated and healthy? Boredom is the biggest cause of indoor birds developing behavioural problems (such as screaming and nipping) plucking and self mutilation. We stock a huge range of foraging toys that are refillable and will keep your bird entertained for hours! Check them out here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/search

06.01.2022 I would prefer a perfect world where animals don’t need to clean up after us humans, but what a super fun idea!

05.01.2022 Just arrived! Some lovely new homeware items

05.01.2022 Take a look at this super cool new boredom buster for your chickens! Snack balls can be filled with treats to keep your girls busy! https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//new-poultry-

04.01.2022 ESPN just asked if they can use my video. WHAT??? It’s hit 1.3 million views.

04.01.2022 Need a lockdown project!?!?! Coop goals right here #make2020greatagain

04.01.2022 Thank you to each and every person that supports our business! Things are tough, for all small business owners everywhere. Leading into spring is normally our busiest time of year but this year we have seen the last couple of weeks become quieter than normal, and we just wanted to let you know we appreciate every customer that shops with us. THANK YOU!

03.01.2022 We have just had some of our super large toys and cargo nets arrive! More arriving over next few weeks! Check them out here: https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com/c/new-products

02.01.2022 Edit: 1/8 - We are currently taking PRE ORDERS on Brinsea products we are currently out of stock on that we are expecting delivery early to mid October, for those wishing to secure a incubator for this season hatching. Dont be disappointed and miss out! Arriving stock will be very limited and we are expecting to sell out quickly due to manufacturing shortages beyond our control (see below post) Call us to order on (03) 62671554 full payment is required at time of ordering

02.01.2022 Just arrived! We have limited availability on our lil chicken coops at the moment. We have two that have arrived today and are now available but are sure to sell quickly! https://www.tassiebirdandpoultrysupplies.com//chicken-coop

02.01.2022 Ellies learning to write the letter E and omg her little foot! It was her first time and she worked on this for 40 minutes today! ... Obviously teaching an animal how to write is a weird and slightly uncharted journey At the basis, there are motor skills that must be developed, things like touching the screen, tracing lines and curves, keeping her tongue in the screen, touching targets, tracing things in the right direction.... It reminds me of coaching and of basketball practice when I was a kid. The muscles and skills must be developed, but if we only ran in the same spot, or did thr exact same 1 exercise, wed get bored and the skills wouldnt develop fully. We ran up stairs and in the parking lot. We ran in the field and in the gym. We ran up bleachers. My girls have basic skills to develop, but sticking to the same letters or practices cause Ellie to walk away. Shes been learning (and is pretty good at) n, l, o, c, r, u, and t. But shes not perfect, shes doesnt write 100% on cue. And shes also started walking away from lessons. Shes engaging in more stereotypic behavior. She needs something harder :( Its a bit of a tough balance and a step in faith to say, "You dont have the last bit down, but were gonna keep going. Lets try something really hard." It feels counterintuitive to bring on more challenge when she hasnt perfected the last project. But then it seemed to me that these challenges are more akin to running on the grass, on the pavement, up the stairs, up the bleachers... You dont have to be perfect to run, youve just got to keep moving. Sooooo... I decided to begin teaching her e, which i think is probably the hardest letter! She worked in it for 40 minutes solid today - we practiced lines, circles, writing wizard tracing, and then free tracing. Shes not ready to do it by herself, but she was wagging her little tail feathers and hopping with excitement to have something new and hard! And my gut feeling was right! She was ready for it!

01.01.2022 Did you know some birds should not eat seed? Im often surprised by customers that have brought a bird and then never researched its nutritional requirements and only ask questions when the bird is having health problems or self mutilating. Birds of different species have different nutritional requirements to stay happy and healthy. Here is a great article on Asian parrots by Melbourne Bird Vet Article written by Melbourne Bird Vet - found on their website http://www.melbou...rnebirdvet.com/ Diet for Asian Parrots A common mistake in caring for Asian parrots is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein and many essential vitamins and minerals. An Asian parrot fed entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabetes. The best diet for an Asian parrot includes pellets, fruit and vegetables and smaller amounts of nuts, seeds and cooked meat. The diet we recommend be fed: High quality parrot pellets o These are low in fat, and high in vitamins and minerals that your bird needs. Pellets should form 50% of the diet. A range of fresh fruit and vegetables o These should always be available and provided fresh daily. o Some ideas peas, corn, broccoli, celery leaves, capsicum, carrot, spinach. Darker coloured vegies are generally more nutritious. o Sprouted seed is a great source of protein and vitamins for your bird sprout it yourself (ask us how!) or buy a sprout mix from your green grocer (crunch combo mix is good). o Any fruit or vegetable that we eat EXCEPT FOR avocado, onion and rhubarb. Fresh grass o Asian parrots appreciate fresh grasses and native plants, especially the seed heads. Milk thistle is also good for birds. o Flowers, branches and leaves from the common natives are safe to give your Asian parrot. They also provide entertainment for your bird. Animal Protein optional to provide small amounts of boiled egg and cooked meat. Fresh water always available and changed daily Treats good for training o These should be provided in small quantities only o Whole grain plain bread or toast, parrot seed mix, nuts, dried fruit, plain whole-grain crackers. Converting to Pellets tips and tricks Mix 50/50 with seed in the normal food bowl. Only provide enough food for 1 day 2-3 tablespoons of each. If seed is provided in excess of daily intake, your bird wont get hungry enough to try the pellets. Gradually reduce the amount of seed once your bird is eating the pellets. Try moistening the pellets and rolling into balls with seed as your bird picks at his favourite seeds some pellets will be eaten and he will get the taste of them. If your bird likes human food, pretend to eat the pellets yourself it may make them more appealing. Patience, patience, patience it may take several weeks before your Asian parrot willingly eats pellets.

01.01.2022 Hylines at point of lay are now available for this year. Registration to purchase through our website here: https://www.riverbendfarmtasmania.com/hylines-enquiry-page

01.01.2022 We are looking forward to being able to offer this new product to our gamebird customers as soon as our order arrives (approx 1-2 weeks) we will update through this page once available