Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary

M.A.R.S. exotic bird rescue

Pumpkin patch, location update and pics.

Just some additional clarification on the location information for any of us who are directionaly challenged. I apparently was when I went for a preview yesterday morning. I did not even see this as I was for some reason staring at the other side of the road as I passed byIMG_0143.

 

I soon realized that the pumpkin patch was North of Aurora Rd, on Wickham on the East side of the road, just to the North of Gatto’s Tire.  Well. the amount of pumpkins Wade brought in for the  Flutie Foundation is just perfect with assorted varieties for purchase to suit all your creative endeavors, and of course, your perfect for carving Halloween jack- o- lantern.

 

Peanut pumpkins

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            M.A.R.S. will be out there shopping for our pumpkins this Saturday from 11:00 till 2:00 ish. We hope that you join us and buy some for your Fall holiday decorations  in support of The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for children with Autism. Remember these will last throught out to the Thanksgiving Holiday season, so your decorating twice for the price, its a win win purchase for all. thanks for reading.

M.A.R.S. is refreshing our curb side look, and our Facebook header.

Some times it’s the little things that can really grab your attention. At times you wonder if it could be a new sign or a new paint job or the fact that it just looks like someone cares. To keep things that are older looking shiny and new, IS BY NO MEANS AN EASY TASK!!!! That is especially true when living and working in a beachside enviorment.  The “Colonial’ is the building that houses Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Built in 1925, and thankfully for us built as they say to last. 

Someone noticed that the sign in  our Facebook header said CLOSED, and although I never thought it mattered much at the time, I realized to be warm and inviting to the public and to all our Facebook followers, (facebook.com/marsparrots) we should change that. Of course when doing that I thought why not add some more color to the front in a very inexpensive way, marked down cushions and some bright paint can easily help to acheive a fresh and inviting look. So with most of this done, we now can move on to adding all the fall decorations that make this season of the year so much fun. 

WELCOME AUTUMN, and welcome to all of you who visit our exotic bird rescue located here in Melbourne Beach Florida. Our beautiful little seaside town. Yes I know officially I am a few days early, but it beats being a few days late!!!!  OPEN DAY TODAY

How do you Surrender a Parrot to M.A.R.S.?

Although we have our official web site marsparrots.org, many Facebook followers of our Florida based exotic bird rescue continue to ask this very question.

 

Like my recent blog on “What is Birdy Boot Camp, which I hope you all read or will read, I decided a quick explanation of our parrot surrender procedure was a good idea for another blog.  A sort of reference guide to go by if you need one, or know someone who does.

 

On our web page, on the top header there is a forms section. There you will click in and find all the necessary papers for surrendering, volunteering etc. Print them out and bring to Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary when you visit to see if  you feel comfortable placing your parrot with M.A.R.S.. You can also e-mail the surrender forms to us for our files.  Then we have them for when you visit, or when we schedule you to bring in your bird, or when we schedule a pick-up for you if needed.

 

M.A.R.S. would like to remind you that our “Birdy Boot Camp“ is an option to surrendering your bird or at least a step in helping you to make the decision you might be faced with. Either way, here at M.A.R.S., we like to offer all the options available in what possibly could be a very difficult time for you.

 

Please remember a donation to our cause when you visit our Florida Parrot Sanctuary and Rescue M.A.R.S.. It helps us to continue helping all the parrots and individuals that need our services. As always we look forward to your imput on any blog we post either right here or on our Facebook.com/marsparrots page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASEEEEEEE!!!! Do things always have to come in threes????

Saturday at M.A.R.S. was a mix of good, bad, and just plain ouch!

Oh it started out ok, with the promise of a beautiful day for visitors and for the exotic birds who reside at our parrot rescue.

The preliminary property clean up, the setting out of outside water dishes and preperation of treats for the Macaws, Cockatoos.,Amazons and assorted other species who we have in our care here at M.A.R.S. all went well. Then……

First, I got bit really bad by Bryan a Cockatoo who was boarding with us. He was adopted from M.A.R.S.  by a family he really loves, he simply missed them and really wanted to go home.

Second Keiffer and Dusty both Toos, have decided they can no longer live in harmony together. Keiffer promptly went after Dusty and yes took a small chunk of Dustys’  toe. More on this at the end of the story.

Third, a small Senegal whose name turns out to be Snuggles,(he or she is not so snuggley), decided to fly out an open window (clipped secondary feathers) and we searched for a while till we got to busy to do so any more.

To recap all this. I easily bandaged my wound, no big deal. Had a very difficult time getting Dusty to stop bleeding but had great help with assisting nurses Jane and Dominique. Hey thanks guys his toe is fine this morning. Gave him an extra dose of love last night, always good medicine. I promised him Keiffer would be kept under closer watch too. As for the Senegal Snuggles, he flew back here while we had lots of visitors but would not come down from the bamboo till this morning, at you guessed it, sunrise.

So thank you St. Francis for seeing him through the night. And all of us here at M.A.R.S. wish all of you a very Happy Easter.

 

Get out the flannel sheets, the wool jacket and gloves.

chilly weatherYep!!!! believe it or not this is for the inside of the house. Temperature reading outside is 35 degrees.

Now I certainly know for the rest of the country this can be considered pretty much mild temp wise, but here in the Sunshine State we haven’t experienced but one or two really cold nights up until now.

So what better way to heat up a cold house and warm up some amazing avians, and one chilled to the bone bird caretaker??

Of course french toast cooked very slowly on a gas stove.

All the outside birds were brought in last night even though they can easily take these temps as they have boxes to get in and ways to keep warm. But why not give them a change of scenery too. We had boarders and Birdy Boot Camp birds go home yesterday so cages were available to use for them. Now mind you this in itself causes a lot of ruckus among the rest of the crew.

Skipper and Daqueri who have been in and out of M.A.R.S. for years, are well known by many who frequent our rescue and sanctuary. They are, put simply, trouble makers. When they enter a room all he.. breaks loose. Fortunately after strategically placing a few blankets and comforters to block the view of them from some of the very agitated birds, all soon became quiet once again.

Again, all here at M.A.R.S.,thank all of you who read our blog and continue to keep up with all the goings on at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. It is never very dull for very long, and we only wish there was more time to share more stories with you. Lately raising funds to keep going has been our focus. And that in itself is story waiting to be told.

More soon from M.A.R.S.. Please think of us – and consider a donation or become a M.A.R.S. member. We need your help to continue all we do to help all the avians. And do not forget to check out our Facebook page for more info and pictures.