The Parrots ....

When we first came here, we were happy to discover there was a good size bath in the front paddock with a tap next to it. We were sad to see that it had about six inches of filthy slimey water in it with a dead parrot. DH put on disposable gloves and fished out the poor bird and buried it. Only decent and dignified thing to do. We pulled out the plug, and totally disinfected that bath. Then finally gave it a good rinse with vinegar. The vinegar kills almost any germs left but also disguises the chemical smells from the horses.

My sister suggested putting a rock in the bath so that any future birds could still access the bath, but not drown. The only thing is that they love bathing in it and also leaving their droppings. We have to scrub it out clean every morning. We also scrub the rock so there is no algaeal build up.

These beautiful red king parrots called by one evening on their way somewhere last year. They only have visited the once. We were lucky to get this chappy when he was so close in the tree. They are totally fearless birds. Very beautiful. We have lovely creatures here at Unicorn farm.

Call back next time for some more ....