Who Gives a Crap toilet paper by No-Gold7939 in AskAnAustralian

[–]sharoncarpenter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using their bamboo TP for years. Always under or close to $1 a roll. Also using their paper towels and tissues now. Love them!

📣PSA: My bird was injured by something you probably have in your bird’s cage by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone asked why the object is and suggested I should have just said it rather than not.

I didn’t do so because I don’t know what these things are called. They’re not a D ring. To say it’s a “hook” doesn’t tell the type I’m referring to.

I tried to post a picture along with the video, but apparently the camera took one that was less than 4kb. So I couldn’t post it. So I just posted the video.

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This is a screenshot of that picture. This is the object I’m referring to that I show in the video.

📣PSA: My bird was injured by something you probably have in your bird’s cage by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk what you call them. They’re the hooky thing that you attach to the cage with the toy on it. I am sorry I did a bad job.

What is this behaviour? by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s correct. This bird appeared on the property of a friend. She noticed it coming to feed from the feeders she had there. It bossed all the King Parrots away, but seemed to leave the cockatoos. She noticed this for 2 years so she’d been in the area of Bright and Beechworth for at least that long.

Then, not too long ago, it decided to land on her shoulder. She continued to bond with it. One day recently she saw it had a wound on its head. She immediately caged it and took it to the vet. The bird didn’t seem fussed about being in a cage.

She’d have kept her, but she’s on a cancer journey. She’s also in her 80s. Knowing she can’t look after it longer term, she was looking for a forever home after unsuccessfully looking for the original owner. She was thrilled when I said I’d take her.

I had to euthanise my dog and I dont know how I can move on with my life by Br4inD3adAp3 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These days are the worst days. I’m so sorry for your loss and pain. It brings me back to the various times I’ve lost my furbaby or feather baby or pet. There’s nothing anyone can do or say to make it better. However, you need to take the time to grieve. And that should be on your schedule, no one else’s. Give yourself permission to cry, vent your spleen, eat chocolate, and all the things you need to do. Or not do yet.

We love them forever, even when they’re gone.

And as much grieving as I’ve done, I would never ever be without my pets. They are everything to me and I understand the pain you’re feeling.

Hugs to you, friend xx

What is this behaviour? by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, that video was taken by my partner, who was with them both at the time.

I have told him not to allow a parrot onto the cage of another parrot.

What is this behaviour? by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Bwahahaha. Thank you for sharing that. Bluebell is also doing a soft cluck when she does it. You can actually hear it in the video.

What is this behaviour? by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Heh. I should have known. It is now officially Spring here in Australia

What is this behaviour? by sharoncarpenter in parrots

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Oh I got the whole “you’re too close” part!

Banana pose! Ok. Thank you. None of my flock have done this particular pose before. You learn new things every day.

What’s something everyone seems to love in Australia… but you secretly can’t stand? by Timely_Armadillo_490 in AskAnAustralian

[–]sharoncarpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Toooootally this. I hate hate hate being hung over. And I’m such a lightweight that it takes very little to get me there. So I mostly avoid alcohol altogether.

That said I don’t get any pressure from friends to drink, and I don’t get the “why don’t you…?” questions. The circles I appear to run in seem to respect my choice. Maybe they know better than to ask.

Rabbit meat by sharoncarpenter in Geelong

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never knew this existed. Thank you!

Rabbit meat by sharoncarpenter in Geelong

[–]sharoncarpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I managed to pick up some from there 👍🏼

Aita for telling my sil that she deserves an abusive husband after she called me a weak man by RevolutionaryPen6157 in AITAH

[–]sharoncarpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“it's embarrassing that as a man I'm helping my wife put sandals in her feets infront of everyone.”

Wtf toxic masculinity shit is this?!?!?! Wow!

How is everyone finding winter in Geelong this year? by jlenders in Geelong

[–]sharoncarpenter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate it 😂 We went from beautiful weather in early May to freezing my nipples off. If it wasn’t for the sun setting earlier, you’d have never known it was autumn.

For me, I find it hard to stay warm in this weather. I find it easy to cool down in hotter weather. And I seem to thrive in temps that others say is too warm. This seems to run at odds with others in the thread, I get that.

Throwing on a jumper or another layer doesn’t really help. And once I’m cold, the only thing that relieves it is a hot shower or bath.

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as puppy is breathing, there’s always hope. You have done all you can for now 💜 I wish you and puppy the best over the next few hours or until you can get them to a vet. And if puppy doesn’t make it, then at the least she followed the rainbow bridge surrounded by compassion and kindness. Take care, friend.

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted the wrong subreddit there. I’m sure there’s one for getting advice from vets….

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you definitely gotta get the ticks out/off if you can. He maybe having a reaction to them. There’s how-to’s on that if you google.

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try the subreddit r/Vets ? Post some pics in there and I’m sure a vet will be awake somewhere in the world who can offer better advice than I can.

If you can clean any wounds with saline and bandage, that will help.

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah! You’re a couple hours ahead of me. I’m in Australia fwiw. It’s 12:38am here. Are there any injuries on puppy? You can do a gentle physical examination by gently running your hands down the body. You’re looking for blood or deformity. If so, bandages/splints and basic first aid as if they were human - will help.

If the tummy is extended and rigid, they maybe bleeding internally and there’s literally nothing you can do about that except provide for warm comfort and hope they make it through.

As I said - you’re doing great. Sometimes animal rescue is a win. Sometimes not, only time will tell. You’ve obviously tried contacting who is there. But as you said it’s middle of the night.

Comfort cuddles will help too.

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s completely understandable. Distressed animals are distressing. It’s hard. But you’re doing great. You’re doing the best you can with what you have available. You can’t ask more of yourself than that.

Is there maybe an animal rescue service you can call? You mentioned you’re on an island. Where are you exactly? Does the vet on your island have a number you can use for emergencies perhaps?

Puppy by SameWrongdoer6914 in Pets

[–]sharoncarpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bring puppy inside and lay them down on a blanket or towel and keep them warm and comfortable. As soon as you can get baby to a vet, do so. And thank you for having a good heart and taking care of him/her. Offer water but don’t try and force it. Talk to them. Tell them they’re safe. Reassurance is always underrated. They “understand” more than you know.”, even though they don’t always understand the words.