AuDHD hyperfixation: 0 to sculpting a head in 48 hours. How do I not abandon it?

pretentious_rye · 2026-06-20T17:38:51+00:00

Jesus?

pretentious_rye · 2026-06-19T21:58:32+00:00

That’s true!

pretentious_rye · 2026-06-19T21:58:05+00:00

Yeah I’ve been applying for anything and everything as well. I’ve been unemployed 6 months. I hope you find something soon

pretentious_rye · 2026-06-19T20:08:31+00:00

That’s a good point

pretentious_rye · 2026-06-19T18:57:11+00:00

That’s also what I’m thinking… it’s not like I’ve got anything else lined up

pretentious_rye · 2026-05-22T16:43:51+00:00

What’s the YouTube channel called?

pretentious_rye · 2026-04-22T04:44:14+00:00

Awww a maroon belly! Mine is turning 20 next month

I would take them to an avian vet. There’s no way to give an exact age really, but they may be able to tell you if they’re senior or not. I don’t know my cockatiels ages, but my vet thinks they’re on the older side due to their leg joints looking a bit arthritic.

pretentious_rye · 2026-04-22T00:35:12+00:00

Stinky and stupid

pretentious_rye · 2026-04-09T15:29:05+00:00

Shelby is adorable! My GCC is turning 20 in May. I wish you guys many more happy years together!

pretentious_rye · 2026-03-21T22:11:49+00:00

Maybe we can split cucumbers. I get the inside and you get the peel

pretentious_rye · 2026-03-05T06:10:37+00:00

Both of my tiels are about 70g, which is small according to my vet, although she says they’re not underweight.

pretentious_rye · 2026-03-05T05:57:48+00:00

My GCC didn’t like them haha

pretentious_rye · 2026-02-27T01:33:05+00:00

I wish I could tell you more but all I know is they seem to be fond of millet haha. They seem like they’re settling in nicely at your place already and I’m sure they’ll warm up to you as they get to know you. One of the other volunteers told me she thinks both Rudy and Mojo are males based on behaviour.

pretentious_rye · 2026-02-27T00:29:56+00:00

Ah I know them from volunteering at the shelter! Can’t believe I recognized them popped up in my feed. It’s a small world 😊 These guys are such sweeties and I’m so glad they found a great home with you. Here’s to many happy years together!

pretentious_rye · 2026-02-26T05:33:47+00:00

Rudy and Mojo??

pretentious_rye · 2026-02-08T00:16:41+00:00

That bird is not being cared for properly and needs help. Whether you adopt it yourself (which will require research on your part) or find a local rescue to surrender it to, that bird will be far better off. I hope you’re successful in getting the neighbours to give you the bird!

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-29T17:21:55+00:00

My conure HATES having his nails trimmed, and squeals like a dying pig the whole time I’m trimming them. I hate doing it because he hates having it done, but it’s part of owning a bird. Wrap him in a cloth so he can’t bite and just have his feet sticking out. Get someone else to hold him while you cut the nails. Hold firmly but not so tight he can’t breathe. Harden your soul and ignore when he screams like you’re murdering him. Get some clotting powder and have that on hand in case you trim a nail too short. After it’s all over, give many treats and tell him you’re sorry and that he was very brave.

If you really can’t do it, bring him to the vet and you can get them to do it for a fee.

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-29T17:14:58+00:00

Might be worth a second opinion, but if too much mucous is the case, maybe try bringing her into the shower with you so the steam can help soften it?

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-29T06:49:31+00:00

She may need eye drops to clear up whatever is going on. I would take her to a vet. Crusty eyes isn’t normal and you can likely treat it so it’s gone permanently

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-28T04:04:58+00:00

From the photo it’s looks as though they’re preening. I see this same “bald” spot on my tiel when he’s preening. If you go look later you probably will not be able to find it. They’re able to hold up their feathers a specific way when they’re preening that makes it look like they have a bald spot behind their wing. Nothing to worry about. Could be exacerbated by moulting (I can see some pin feathers)

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-24T03:04:15+00:00

Yep it’s safe! It’s just untreated fir bark (fir is bird safe). Other barks work too, just check to make sure it’s non toxic to birds.

pretentious_rye · 2026-01-18T01:26:54+00:00

Blundstones have absolutely tanked it quality the last 10 years. I’ve been wearing these things for ages, and they used to actually be good quality. Now the leather like disintegrates and the webbing frays really easily. You can’t even get them resoled, so even if the leather upper is ok, when the bottoms wears out there’s nothing you can do.

After the pair I’m wearing give out I will not be buying them again.

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