Latest Birdkeeping Podcast Episodes
Egg binding - suggestions on what to do and how to prevent
BirdCast - September 09, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutesEgg binding is a problem that can be encountered with any female bird - from chickens, to budgies, to aviary finches. There are several suggested methods on how to treat this issue and of course prevention is always better than any cure. Birdman Dad offers up his suggestions on what to look for...
Yarning finches
BirdCast - August 26, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutesFinch keeping is a worldwide hobby. Come listen to the yarns of finchkeeper Ray as he shares his finches stories, finch suggestions and hints and tips for other finch keepers. The items Ray mentions that he uses: Grit Ray is currently using for his finches: FitGrit https://www.naturallyforbir...
Is this " bird safe"?
BirdCast - August 12, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutesDespite this being the age of Google and instant information via smart phones, bird owners are still regularly "caught out" when making purchases for their feathered friends that are quite simply " not bird safe". In fact most retail stores (both brick and mortar and online) still in 2021 sell a...
Helpful bird and aviary tools
BirdCast - July 29, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutesApart from the usual, obvious bird accessories and utensils - like bowls, water dishes etc - Birdman Dad chats about the "other" helpful tools that, through his experience, he believes are "must haves" for any bird keeper/owner/guardian. Hope you find something useful for your own birds in this...
Parrot Guardian
BirdCast - July 15, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutesA proverb from the Indians of North America says – “To understand the man, you must first walk a mile in his moccasin.”. Today’s episode invites you to walk in the moccasin of Chadi, the founder of the most embattled parrot rescue in the world. Text can not give due justice to the depth of th...
Planting out an aviary of Eden
BirdCast - July 01, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutesThe relationship between birds and plants can never be underestimated. The habitat created by plants for all birds provides them with valuable nutrients and minerals that can never be fully replicated in any man made foods. For aviary kept birds planted aviaries provide valuable nutritional bene...
Rescheduled podcast - back on 2nd July 2021 - apologies!
BirdCast - June 25, 2021 02:00 - 50 secondsDue to some scheduling and technical issues we sadly can not bring you a new BirdCast today. Please go back in the library and listen to your favourites - and if you are in the southern hemisphere below the tropics - last fortnight's episode on keeping birds warm would be a good one to re-listen...
Chill factor: outdoor aviary warm up hints and tips.
BirdCast - June 10, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutesIn general Australia is known for it's hot and sunny weather but this week there has been snow events and very cold weather for much of the country. Birdman Dad shares with us some of his hints and tips to warm up your aviaries in the winter months and provides some useful winter suggestions for...
Little Beaks Aviary Tour and the dowel battle.
BirdCast - May 27, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutesLittle Beaks is a rescue/rehoming bird sanctuary that focuses on small parrots/parakeets - budgies, cockatiels, doves, canaries and finches. Sadly (like most bird rescue/rehomers) Little Beaks is in high demand :( Partly due to the unethical breeding behaviours of a select group of small parrot...
On a wing and a prayer - saving Sunrise Beach's glossies
BirdCast - May 13, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutesAll over Australia land is being developed at an astonishing rate - that in itself is not surprising as we are a country in a national building mode - but what is shocking, and disappointing, is that in 2021 we, the trophy holders for most mammal extinctions, want to extend our extinction rates ...
Balancing Act - hints for keeping birds on a limited income
BirdCast - April 29, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutesDomesticated birds, like all pets humans share their homes and lives with, have a financial cost attached to them which has to be met by their human owner. Just like the average dog, cat or horse, pet birds need to be fed, housed, watered and given veterinarian attention as required. All these...
Birding in paradise.
BirdCast - April 15, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutesSometimes we forget how very precious and unique our own backyards are, and that we don't need to travel thousands of miles to be some place that exists nowhere else on the planet. For today's guest the Perth Hills is that very fabulous and special place. And it was this appreciation of knowing...
Come Chat with Bruno Mars
BirdCast - April 01, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutesThe human fascination with birds and keeping them in their homes has been part of human existence for 1000's of years. The surviving frescoes and mosaics of ancient civilisations such as Pompeii shows the prominence of birds in people's homes. Chinese historians suggest that birdkeeping became a...
"Pet Shop" is not a dirty word!
BirdCast - March 18, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutesAlthough many people are quick to condemn the pet shop trade - pet shops offer a valuable contribution to aviculture overall. Firstly they provide a great visual presence to the general public, in that they show a variety of birds and also place these birds within the realm of more widely accept...
Sharing the wealth of experience - aviary design and construction
BirdCast - February 25, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutesToday's episode epitomises the core philosophy behind the very creation of BirdCast - the sharing of information between bird keepers and owners. We are very grateful for today's guest who was willing to share the knowledge he has accumulated over many, many years in the keeping of finches. Our ...
A chance encounter with the endangered Painted cockatoo
BirdCast - February 18, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutesHow does a nature loving, non-birdkeeping young Aussie guy with no background in aviculture become a leading authority on the captive breeding of one of Australia's most endangered large birds? Today's episode is truly an amazing story! A "by chance" encounter with a pair of painted black cockat...
What seeding grass is that? and is it any good for my birds?
BirdCast - February 11, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutesPretty much all birds enjoy semi-ripened grass seeds - from the biggest macaw to the tiniest finch. There are many grasses that grow naturally in our gardens, balcony pots and verges - but what exactly are they and how good are they for a bird? If these are some questions you ask yourself then...
Photographing your birds with hints and tips from a professional photographer!
BirdCast - February 04, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutesBirdman Dad thought that today's guest might be of great interest to the listeners as he is discussing some great, simple hints and tips to help you take better photos of your own birds. We all like to keep and share great pics of our own birds! Today we are speaking with Chris Tate, a well kno...
Bird Water
BirdCast - January 28, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutesWater. It is essential for life - if you think about it our planet should be called "Water" not Earth! All birds need water, aviary birds included. Fresh, cool, clean water can never be underestimated. Water is a known medium that bacteria and other illness causing pathogens can breed in and tra...
Aviary visit - come meet the Naretha Bluebonnet Parrot of Australia
BirdCast - January 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThis episode the BirdCast team is taking an aviary visit to see for themselves the beautiful and unique Naretha Bluebonnet parrot ( Northiella narethae) aka the "Narrie". The naretha has been a bird of concern for many years and is currently listed as Near Threatened in the Australian state of...
Helping save the white tailed black cockatoo
BirdCast - January 14, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutesThe short billed white tailed black cockatoo aka Carnaby cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) would have to be the most widely recognised and iconic large birds in Western Australia. The government (both State and federal) in collaboration with several non-government organisations such as Bir...
Helping save the white tailed black cockatoo
BirdCast - January 14, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutesThe short billed white tailed black cockatoo aka Carnaby cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) would have to be the most widely recognised and iconic large birds in Western Australia. The government (both State and federal) in collaboration with several non-government organisations such as Bir...
Hot Stuff - keeping your birds cool
BirdCast - December 29, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutesSure we expect the weather to be warm in summertime in Australia - but this has been a HOT start to summer and just reminded us perhaps there are other bird keepers and lovers out there who are looking for ideas and tips on how to keep their birds cool! So even though we were not planning anoth...
Holiday bird treats
BirdCast - December 17, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutesAs the end of 2020 approaches, human social lives ramp up, as people make preparations for celebrating Christmas and the New Year. In Birdman Dad's neck of the woods this time of the year is summer, and many Australians have extended holidays over the summer break. Life can be very busy this t...
Meet the Naso!
BirdCast - December 10, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutesWell if you are not a West Australian you may be scratching your head on this podcast name! What on earth is a Naso? The name comes from the birds scientific name - Calyptorhynchus banksii naso - a black cockatoo species described by the famous English birdman John Gould; he chose this name in...
Marvellous Guinea Fowl
BirdCast - December 03, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutesGuinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) are a quirky and one of a kind bird. Not suited to every home - mostly on account of their noise and their roaming habits - if you are lucky enough to have a flock of guinea fowl in your life - you will be much richer for their most amusing habits. The order of bir...
Aviary Visit Part 2
BirdCast - November 26, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutesAs promised during Season 2 Birdman Dad is going to go out in the field and make some aviary visits! Today's podcast is Part 2 of Birdman Dad's visit to Caversham Wildlife Park in Western Australia . Caversham WP is the largest private collection of Australian native fauna within Western Aust...
Aviary Visit 2 - Caversham Wildlife Park
BirdCast - November 19, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutesAs promised during Season 2 Birdman Dad is going to go out in the field and make some aviary visits! Today Birdman Dad is out and about at Caversham Wildlife Park in Western Australia . Caversham WP is the largest private collection of Australian native fauna within Western Australia and as such...
Birdman Dad Talks - daily routine
BirdCast - November 12, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutesHaving live animals in your care means you have an obligation to provide them with the very best care you can; the animals in your care are dependent on you so there is no days off as such when you don't need to be looking after them. In this new segment "Birdman Dad Talks" - Birdman Dad wanted ...
Keeping track of your birds
BirdCast - November 05, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutesKeeping track of your birds is so important - especially when you have birds that can breed all year round like some finches. You need to know who are the parents and who are the young - because some birds look exactly the same once they have matured - you also need to know which young belongs t...
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