Sunny update! More photo spam!

[Scott]

Forgive a naive question, but is it possible to sterilize (or deliver a Norplant type device) in the wild to reduce breeding?

We have been exploring fertility control, The president of the Brumby association has even been to America to research and practice how it’s done there, on the Wild mustangs. It works in America and has been proved to be a great way of managing the population!

We do understand the numbers need to be managed. Like Bertrisher said, it’s unfortunately still common for the gorverment to Aerial Cull shoot with helicopters, which is disgraceful and extremely cruel and stressful. We are also working towards stopping Brumby running, which is when people on horse back chase them with dogs, tie them to trees and leave them for quite some time there. Causing significant damage and stress.
We fully support yard trapping, horses are lured in gradually with food into a yard and set off a trip wire that shuts the gate. Much less stressful and the horses don’t become terrified of humans.
This sanctuary has homed more than 500 Brumbies. And there are currently around 80 here in various stages of their education. From new wild herds with foals (pregnant when they arrive). To confident happy Brumbies ready for a new home of their own.

YES! That's the way it should be done! Not *one* of those animals asked to be born: they're there because of human beings. It's up to us to care for them properly and manage their needs (they suffer *terribly* in drought years, cold years and in between with parasites, injury and illness). Killing them should not be the go-to solution!

I like the idea of fertility control because that's an easy, painless fix and would show good results in just a few breeding seasons. I had no idea that solution was even on the table! I'm glad we had this chat, Hannah - thank you!

Thanks for the insight, Hannah and Trish! Now, look at you two.... if only wildlife agencies and politicians were so focused on the plight and horrific killings of Brumbies, eager to find equitable solutions!

 

[PiccoloSauce]

I’ve never seen a cockatoo with this kind of colour scheme on the feathers, I’m relitively new to birds so thank you

 

[Scott]

I’ve never seen a cockatoo with this kind of colour scheme on the feathers, I’m relitively new to birds so thank you

Sunny is a Long Billed Corella, native to Australia, not sure how prevalent in the U.S. There are plenty of their cousins, the Goffins tho.

 

[HannahandSunny]

Have you ever seen that scene in ‘Babe’ where the goose had to use the gate in order to take off successfully. Well that’s how I got Sunny to fly off to bed tonight

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[HannahandSunny]

And it’s a good Job my horses have become ‘Sunny’ proof!

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

Sunny will hang onto anyone/anything that'll let him!



Jim

 

[Anansi]

Hannah, I just have to say that I got the chance the other day to check out this thread... and couldn't stop reading. Read the whole thing through in one sitting. What a heart-warming thread! I'm truly touched by the selfless love you have for Sunny... as well as the deep and abiding love he obviously has for you.

Talk about the best of both worlds! He gets to live the life of a wild cockatoo without necessarily giving up his relationship with you. I think the balance he enjoys in his life right now is just beautiful. I've never seen anything quite like it. I know you worry that you are taking something away from him if he doesn't choose to remain with the wild flock, but it seems he doesn't quite agree with your assessment. Lol! For the moment, it would appear that he feels living his best life means straddling that divide between his feathered family and his human one. And I think you are doing an amazing job providing him with ample opportunity for both.

 

[Scott]

Wow, that "gate" scene is brilliant!!

 

[HannahandSunny]

Sunny is feeling much better, back to his usual fun.. wheelbarrow surfing!

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[noodles123]

BAHH! He is so dang cute I can't stand it!
So glad he is feeling better
I LOVE your photo spam.

 

[HannahandSunny]

BAHH! He is so dang cute I can't stand it!
So glad he is feeling better
I LOVE your photo spam.

Isn’t the video ADORABLE! I love the way he went and stood in the prefect place for a good camera angle!

 

[Scott]

Wheelbarrow video is awesome!! Glad to see Sunny is feeling himself!!

 

[HannahandSunny]

Wheelbarrow video is awesome!! Glad to see Sunny is feeling himself!!

Thank you Scott, it made me chuckle when I watched it back for the first time. He’s too cute!

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

Hannah? How are the Brummies with him? Do they allow him to interact with them? I agree about the wheelbarrow vid so dang cute! :18: :60: :07:


Jim

 

[HEEDLESS]

I just want to say how much I love this thread...
AND... Sunny... You better get well soon you hear????


**Hugs***

**CHUUUUUUUUUUUU**
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[reeb]

I only just discovered this thread! I’ve been away from the forums for a few months. I loved Sunny’s story so much that I sent my mom a message about it. What a wonderful, heartwarming read this has been! Thank you, Hannah!

 

[HannahandSunny]

Hannah? How are the Brummies with him? Do they allow him to interact with them? I agree about the wheelbarrow vid so dang cute! :18: :60: :07:


Jim

I think they’ve all got use to him just pottering around, My 2 Brumbies are very tolerant of him when he’s near them eating there dripped grass seeds from their feed. I do worry he could get squashed. But there isn’t much I can do to stop Sunny sharing with them, he loves it!
The wild Brumbies we have in training soon get use to him too, he sits on the fence watching (and deciding whether to sit on my head) while I’m taming them lol! And he digs in everyone’s poop so the horses are well use to him
And luckily as they’re Brumbies not much fazes them, they’re use to living amongst parrots in the wild.

I just want to say how much I love this thread...
AND... Sunny... You better get well soon you hear????


**Hugs***

**CHUUUUUUUUUUUU**
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Thank you, I’ll be sure to let him know!

I only just discovered this thread! I’ve been away from the forums for a few months. I loved Sunny’s story so much that I sent my mom a message about it. What a wonderful, heartwarming read this has been! Thank you, Hannah!

Aw wow thank you so much. Sunny really is a spectacular bird living a unique life:57: that’s lovely you sent your mum a message about him!

 

[Inger]

I only just discovered this thread! I’ve been away from the forums for a few months. I loved Sunny’s story so much that I sent my mom a message about it. What a wonderful, heartwarming read this has been! Thank you, Hannah!

I’ve made so many people read it! It’s so heartwarming and perfect.


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[HannahandSunny]

Hello!
Here are some Sunny photos

How cute is this photo, he’s never stood still to be weighed!! This was a rare treat and he looked adorable doing it!

 

[ParrotGenie]

A bird that live with his flock, but come to you to hang out during the day. It a beautiful site to see. I shock his flock/friends hasn't come around to visit yet?