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African Grey Parrot Grooming Habits and What They Mean for Their Health

Discover the grooming habits of African Grey Parrots and learn what they reveal about their health, from preening to foot care, plus tips for keeping them happy and healthy!

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Grey Skies

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‘Was the sky always so grey’ Mirabel thought idly watching as it lit up in a technicolour of orange  and black that seemed to streak through the sky like a cloudy comet.

 After 8 weeks of military training, she was placed in one of the city hospitals for a crash course on some the newest hygiene protocols and surgical material which she would be using primarily, before the young Madrigal was shipped off to the frontlines where doctors were the most needed. However, as much training and lectures she got by far the most important advice ever given to her was from one of the senior nurses who had recently been stationed overseas.

 “Be prepared and concentrate on your job. You and everyone else in that medical tent will be the difference between life and death for those men, and many of them will be dancing with death by the time they get to you. Do not think about the ‘what if’s’ just do what you can.”

 She wondered whether it was the excitement of adventure or just pure ignorance on her part that she missed the dull look in the woman’s eyes, the taut features that seemed to age her face or whether she thought too hard about the words spoken to see what was evident in front of her.

 In spite of the medical tent being located as far back as possible, in the safest location the front lines could be, that didn’t stop Mirabel from seeing the fight up close. Men left and right were falling down, the strings that seemed to tether them to life snapped in an instant as they try desperately to cling on. Some could not even utter a sound of pain before the light in their eyes were ripped from in front of them. Even the worst of injuries she had seen could not be compared with what came through the medical tent, day in and day out.

 Where was the line drawn between doctor and mortician, she wasn’t so sure anymore. Surely, it was that one dealt with the dead and the other with the living yet the mummified bodies that littered around the measly space she worked in told her otherwise. Two sides of the same coin; both dealing with powers far beyond their own. She rarely stepped out of the medical tent, she was always too busy, the few times she did were to help with a medical emergency but even those were few and far between.

 How long had she been lying here? On the grounds, heated by sun and fire, she didn’t know. Was it five seconds? Minutes? Hours?

She had been going through her daily routine, after a five hour sleep, shorter than she should be getting but much longer than she had expected. She took over Dr. Gates, an African American man who had been working on here for months before she arrived. A gracious man who, despite her being female, took it upon himself to mentor and help her in any medical issues she was unfamiliar with.

 She had just been helping redress the leg of an injured man when she heard cries of help from outside. Glancing at her co-worker, who seemed far busier trying to stop a man from bleeding out from his gut, Mirabel went outside to see two men hauling a man laying down on a stretcher whose body looked worse for wear. Restraining herself from grimacing, she ordered them to put him in the nearest available bed, as she grabbing scalpels, sutures and anything else she would need for the inevitable surgery.

 After shooing the two men out of the tent, Mirabel quickly got to work assessing the worst of the injuries. The man before her would no doubt be sent back home, his face was burnt badly and one could barely make out where the eyes started and cheeks ended. Suddenly, more yelling had occurred, this time even more frantic than the last catching the entire medical tent’s attention. Another doctor and nurse had stepped up to help with the soldier, and gestured with their head for her to see what was happening.

 Stepping outside, Mirabel’s vision was blocked by the smoke all around her. Explosions, much closer than they ever should be, seemed to advance and dread coiled around her stomach as she ran back inside the tent.

 “We need to get out of here!! They’re advancing with grenades towards us!!”

 Not her best moment, but it did get the message across. Fear and resignation seemed to cross all their faces as medical personnel’s all around did their best to keep their patients alive, as transport vehicles were arranged. Mirabel wrapped any open wounds she could find on the injured, and quickly had them hauled off as fast as possible. Another explosion ripped through the airways signaling how close it was like the ticking of a timer about to go off.

 Once the injured were in the trucks, the doctors and nurses alike gathered what they could and began entering the vehicles. The youngest Madrigal ushered as many of them in as possible before clambering into the back herself.

 She was in one of the last evacuation vehicles and almost flew out of her seat with how fast the truck was going as it tried to out-speed the grenades. Although she was in the evacuation vehicle she could not seem to shake off this sense of dread that made itself comfortable within her. From the little partition, she could see their checkpoint not too far ahead. It was so close that if she had to she could probably run towards it in good time. A shrill whistle broke through the haze of her thoughts, her eyes widening when she turned around to see something just pass overhead.

 !! BOOM !!

 The bomb had gone off a few steps in front of their vehicle, causing it overturn. Mirabel held on tight as the truck rolled. Once it came to a stop, Mirabel peeked through the cracked frame of her glasses and she knew instantly that their driver was dead whilst many of the medical personnel sitting closer to the front had been gravely injured. She could feel the soreness from her own body, likely a sprain but she couldn’t think about it for too long. Her mind went into overdrive.

 ‘We need to get out’ she thought quickly hurrying the more able bodied physicians out of the truck as she did her best to help the heavily wounded.

 “We’re not far from the checkpoint, we can make it if we keep going” she shouted.

 “Are you mad, we’ll get killed out here” someone replied.

 “We’ll get killed either way if we stay here, so either we move or wait for death to come for us” Mirabel stated, her face hardening into a stern scowl as she helped one of the injured and began to walk to the checkpoint.

 The group all looked at each other before they began grabbing their hurt colleagues and began their trek to the checkpoint as fast as they could. Their allies had luckily seen them and were trying their best to give the group as much coverage as possible but there were many near misses that scrapped different parts of her body. Whether it was from the enemy or her own allies she couldn’t tell, the only thing she could think of was to put one foot in front of the other and to keep going.

 Explosions kept going off around them, some were unlucky and got caught in the crossfire but she couldn’t turn back to help them not when she had someone relying on her. She was so close, the shouting of their allies to hurry echoed in her eardrums, as she picked up the pace.

 100 metres

 90 metres

 80 metres

 70 metre

60 metr

 50 met

 40 me

 30 m

 20 …. 10

 She was so close, so so close until another boom caught her left side as she tried to shield her injured colleague from the blast, which threw their bodies forward. She felt it before she could see, the man beside her had died. His body was turning rapidly cold to the touch and she could only look up at the sky as her vision turned black, the noise around her turning into low buzzing and then nothing at all.

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Savannah Cats

A hybrid of a house feline and a medium-size African wild cat, the Savannah is a troublesome and rewarding companion.

The Savannah cat is an incredible creature that seems like a wild cat because of it actually has a wildcat’s blood in it’s veins.

The Savannah cat is the outcomes of crossing a house cat with a serval, which is a wild species of cat from Africa. Subsequently it is a hybrid – a cross between two utterly completely different species- and by no means an exact breed.

On account of this, there may be native restrictions or requirements just about possession that you’ll want to research.

The hybrid was first tried inside the late 1980’s when a breeder effectively mated a serval with a house Siamese cat.

The end result was the Savannah cat, a unprecedented creature with large ears, extremely efficient, prolonged limbs and a shocking, observed coat.

Savannahs are labeled by what variety of generations they’re far from the wild serval.

An F1 is the offspring of a direct mating of a serval and a house cat. The “F” stands for “fillial” which designates the generations far from the serval cat. There are F1, F2, F3, F4 and so forth. generations, counting on what share of the kitten is serval.

F4 and F5 Savannahs benefit from low cost pets for folks looking for only a bit wild. They’ve decrease than ten p.c serval of their system and are usually pretty manageable.

Since these are hybrids, there are sterility points, and the important factors that present themselves when breeding completely totally different species.

All Savannahs have a share of untamed serval in them, nevertheless the period that they are will dictate many variations in dimension, coloring and temperament.

Together with doubtlessly being pretty a handful, these cats could be very, very pricey, with some F1’s costing many 1000’s of dollars.

Dimension: The Savannah is usually described as a medium-size breed, nonetheless. Her weight can range from eight to 20 kilos, usually additional. Males are greater than females.

Life Span: 17 to 20 years

SAVANNAH CAT PERSONALITY

The persona of the Savannah cat is often very dog-like. They love video video games and strategies and prefer to fetch, which is an effective strategy to work off just a few of their energy.

Savannahs are recognized for turning into terribly hooked as much as their households, and are notorious “head-butters” greeting their members of the family this vogue continuously.

The Savannah cat simply is not acknowledged by the Cat Fanciers Affiliation (CFA), the world’s largest cat group. They’re acknowledged by the TICA, one different huge group and are one of many essential normal “distinctive” cat breeds.

These cats are usually very huge and retain a wild look that could possibly be very attractive. They’ve very prolonged legs, and counting on the know-how, can have very large ears as successfully.

The Savannah may make an unimaginable pet within the exact setting, nonetheless requires plenty of stimulation and, ideally, room to roam.

If left alone, even for temporary intervals, they may flip into dangerous and with their dimension, energy, and leaping skills its highly effective to keep up them off of or out of places.

A secure cat pen outside will be enormously appreciated by this energetic cat. And many householders choose to crate their Savannah when away from residence to avoid “events” like demolished sofas.

Savannahs have a very dog-like persona and experience learning strategies, collaborating in fetch and strolling on a leash.

Shedding is also very extreme and customary grooming is desired.

These are glossy, magnificent, very large-sized cats which have few breed-related nicely being factors, although medicine and anesthesia must be administered sparingly on account of tendency of the liver to be smaller than a house cat.

Some breeders recommend a specific weight reduction program for these cats as successfully. On account of they seem to be a actually vigorous animal, and a house/wild hybrid, the Savannah might be not applicable for a family with children or additional pets. Evaluation very fastidiously and have quite a few publicity to every kittens and adults sooner than taking the plunge.

THE SAVANNAH CAT HEALTH

Every pedigreed cats and mixed-breed cats have numerous incidences of effectively being points that might be genetic in nature. The Savannah is usually healthful, nonetheless, and would not have any recognized genetic points. Magnificence flaws might keep some Savannahs out of the current ring, nevertheless they don’t affect his properly being or his capability to be a perfect companion.

THE SAVANNAH CAT CARE

Brush a Savannah’s transient to medium-length coat a few occasions per week to remove lifeless hair and distribute pores and pores and skin oils. Brush the enamel to cease periodontal sickness. Every day dental hygiene is most interesting, nonetheless weekly brushing is finest than nothing. It’s suggestion to supply a Savannah with a giant outside enclosure or to take care of her as an indoor-only cat to forestall sicknesses unfold by completely different cats, assaults by canines or coyotes, and the other dangers that face cats who go outside (resembling being hit by a automotive). Savannahs who go exterior moreover run the hazard of being stolen by someone who want to have a novel and pleasant cat with out paying for it. Keep in mind some cities or states have authorized tips in opposition to defending hybrid or distinctive animals. Whereas the cats registered with TICA are thought-about completely residence, a first- or second-generation Savannah (which means one who has a serval as a guardian or grandparent) may face restrictions. Take a look at the authorized pointers in your area sooner than shopping for any Savannah that might fall beneath authorized tips governing hybrids. Study the Hybrid Regulation for further data.

THE SAVANNAH CAT COAT AND GROOMİNG

Savannahs can be found quite a few utterly completely different colors and patterns: black, brown, or black observed tabby; black silver seen tabby; and black smoke. Most have robust black or darkish brown spots on golden, cream, sandy, or white backgrounds. They stand out for his or her daring, robust markings, which will probably be spherical, oval, or elongated. Some Savannahs have what’s referred to as a marble pattern, throughout which the spots resemble an elongated bull’s-eye. Because of residence shorthairs figured of their ancestry, some Savannahs can be found colors and patterns that aren’t described inside the breed regular, along with chocolate, cinnamon, blue, purple, and colorpoint. Savannahs which could be non-standard colors may very well be registered nonetheless not confirmed. The Savannah’s triangular head is supported by a protracted neck and topped by large, broad ears. The medium-size eyes may very well be any shade. Nostril leather-based ranges from pink to black, nonetheless black Savannahs ought to have steady black nostril leather-based. A Savannah has a medium-length tail. If she have been an athlete, the tall and lean Savannah will be intently recruited by all among the finest basketball teams. Her unusual peak comes from her long-legged serval ancestor. It takes a Savannah roughly three years to attain grownup dimension. A kitten who appears to be widespread in dimension would possibly rocket up in high after she’s three months outdated. She usually achieves his peak throughout the first 12 months after which her physique fills out over the next couple of years. Fascinating actuality: the once more legs are barely longer than the doorway legs.

SAVANNAH KITTENS

Savannah kittens are extremely efficient, energetic and neutral, even at an early age.

They’re compelled to find everyting and in every single place and might play till they fully collapse exhausted on the carpet or all through your lap.

Kitten-proofing is an absolute neccessity sooner than bringing a Savannah kitten dwelling.

A company hand is required to clarify boundaries and arrange routine with Savannahs. They’re very strong-willed, even when tiny.

In look, Savannah kittens look very very like adults. They take a extremely very very long time to develop and won’t attain full measurement till they’re 5 years outdated. Males get pretty a bit greater than females, and male kittens typically have very big paws.

These are very pricey and unusual kittens and discovering a breeder may be robust.

Savannah cats are priced in response to the proportion of serval cat that they are, and could also be many 1000’s of dollars.

Be careful of distinctive kitten scams the place photos of show-quality kittens are displayed and enormous deposits are requested.

SAVANNAH CAT BREED STANDARD

The appears of Savannah cats varies drastically counting on what variety of generations away from the wild African serval cat an individual is also.

Head Kind: The top is a broad, modified wedge type, with rounded contours, triangular when seen from the doorway and with a small chin. The head is barely small for the physique measurement. Ears vary relying upon know-how, huge with rounded concepts. Eye spots on the backs of the ears are extraordinarily fascinating. The eyes are almond shaped, huge, gold, inexperienced or orange in shade.

Physique and Tail: Huge measurement physique, correctly muscled, powerfully constructed, and longer than tall. Legs are prolonged Toes should be medium dimension and oval fashioned with prolonged toes. 5 toes in entrance and four in once more. The tail must be three/4 of the physique measurement. Not whip-like.

Coat: Fast in dimension. Dense and mushy.

Pattern: Wild pattern, tabby or tiger of varied shades of brown and grey, clearly seen could also be very fascinating.

Whole Look: This must be a hard-bodied and muscular cat with a protracted, extremely efficient torso, and good bone. Wild making an attempt, huge, distinctive.

A FEW MORE SAVANNAH CAT FACTS

The Savannah cat is simply not an exact breed, it is a hybrid – the outcomes of cross-breeding between two utterly totally different species- house cats and African servals

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Isolation Combatants: Witchcraft

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Let’s talk about it: Isolation is going to brew up some issues later. Many of us are a few weeks deep into isolation and it’s taking its toll. Now, I love most everything about it--unlimited videogames, reading, pet cuddles, hobbies galore... but taking away any social interaction and the cloud of doom, or fear, or worry that we all feel just...sucks to put it bluntly. Here are some crystals and herbs, along with a few ideas to improve habits to make isolation a little less worrisome. 

CRYSTALS

Chrysocolla: (the large green earthy raw stone) This stone ultimately draws out guilt and negativity and encourages self awareness, joy and creativity. It’s pretty peaceful and for hot headed Leos like me, it cools off the flame. (I get irritable from being bored). It is also a great stone for new beginnings. I would recommend meditating or holding this stone when irritable. It’s also just soo pretty. 

This would be great for a spell for self transformation or new beginnings. 

Snowflake Obsidian: (Black with speckles) You can follow the same properties as obsidian plus more. It helps you recognize and change unhealthy patterns for yourself. A more self reflection stone. It helps you value your “mistakes��� too. 

Now with this one, don’t look at alllll of the habits that are “wrong” or “unhealthy” that you’re doing and fall down a deep dark hole of sadness. In isolation, it’s OK to not be 100%. Nobody in the world is 100%. The first steps forward always start with awareness. 

I’m trying to call 1 person a week for a lengthy time & dress up twice a week for myself. I realized that my hygiene got real bad and I needed to talk with people to feel normal. 

This could work in a ritual for self growth or a ritual meant for self reflection and lots of writing in a journal. 

Rhodochrosite: (peach & pink smooth stone) This one stimulates self love and passion. It helps encourage you to see the positives and soothes the stresses. This one is best to hold over your heart and imagine it sending energy straight into your heart or your soul. It’s there for comfort.  

This one I love to hold with my favorite cup of tea or hot cocoa on a sunny day. 

Apache’s Tear: (Black & grey stone) This stone is a protective stone against grief and sorrow. A lot of people are grieving loved ones, events, or even just your own daily routine. That’s totally OK. They will absorb the negativity and release the grief. Use them for psychic protection when facing emotionally distressing situations. Pluto. Scorpio. 

Storytime: My gal I get my crystals from handed me an apache’s tear and proceeded to tell me how she lots 3 close friends in the last week due to illness. It was a lot to take in... I cannot handle illness or death very well, but I gave her comfort and reached out and for the rest of the day it didn’t weigh heavily on me.  

Mookaite Jasper: (Red, orange, yellow striped-ish stone) This stone increases self worth and self confidence. This stone comes from Australia and I would consider it an adventure stone. It amplifies ones own instinct. These stones were originally used by Australian Aboriginal people for healing before colonizers arrived. For healing, it is seen as a restorative anti aging stone. It can also help those who deal with indecisiveness. 

I use this one for a few things: to help make adventurous decisions. Something that makes me feel youthful again. For me, that would be walking along the Missouri river at home. 

Witchcraft or spiritual related: Work with animals-spiritual or real. It’s a stone for instinct, adventure and because it is an Earth stone, works well for grounding before ritual. Gemini and Virgo. 

Blue Lace Agate: (tealight holder) A very peaceful stone. This is to calm your anxiety and reach a more soothed mind. This one is specific for calming your nerves when speaking or dealing with an overactive mind. Pisces. Throat Chakra. 

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Howlite: Howlite is a stone that opens your mind to receive wisdom. So, its great at releasing that mental pressure like a shaken soda bottle. It helps soothe rage, anxiety, stress and pain. It is a calm communication stone great for exploring past lives if you’re into that. Others have used it to reach a deep sleep. Gemini.

*side note: Be careful buying turquoise online because some people like to dye Howlite and sell it as turquoise. 

Lepidolite: My FAVORITE STONE. It is a sparkly light purple stone. Probably the best stone I have as a mood stabilizer. I have type II bipolar and this one can help me be more aware of my mood tracking and help balance it. It legit contains lithium (used for anti-anxiety meds). It works will during high stress moments of chaos. Lepidolite reminds you to find things that are blissful for yourself. Plants, the sun, calm waters, a book, or sleeping with your animals. Libra. 

HERBS

Honestly, there are SO many herbs and plants to help with isolation and improving happiness. I honestly recommend buy yourself a little plant to take care of or growing your own plant from seed. It keeps you busy and can turn into such a good dangerous hobby. (hehe). 

Hyacinth: (purple cutie flowers) According to Cunnignham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, hyacinth is used in love mixtures and the fresh flowers relieve grief and depression. Now for spell purposes, I would say that “sniffing the fresh flowers” isn’t needed and that you can just use these petals with any spell, spell, jar, offering, sachet, bath mix, or poppet. I got my plant at a local nursery on sale and I kept the dried petals after they reached their bloom. 

Lavender: (*french kiss* classic) You can burn these flowers to induce sleep or rest. Or you can scatter throughout the home for peacefulness. It can be used in purification baths. One of its main uses is for love. Self love, romantic, etc. I usually use it in hot tea or a bath, myself. 

Marjoram: This is a protection, love and happiness herb. It is used in love spells, protection around the home (if renewed each month), and used by people with minor depression to incite happiness. I would recommend burning this herb in a charcoal tablet or fire safe container to fumigate one’s space and remove grief. 

Meadowsweet: Place this herb throughout the house to promote peace. It is also used in love spells. It is said (Cunningham) that smelling meadowsweet cheers the heart. I recommend this herb for Beltane. I burn it to uplift the home’s spirits. 

*Don’t ever follow these correspondents too strictly--ultimately you put in which ones make you the most happy. 

Peony: The peony is revered for its protective powers. It guards the body, the soul and spirit. It can be grown for protection or the root worn for protection against evil spirits and imps. 

*Peonies aren’t typically an herb for attain happiness or decreasing anxiety or stress... but it’s my favorite. Nothing makes a great mixture to cope with isolation than adding things that you associate with warmth and happiness.

African Violet: (live plant barely visible in the background [srry bby]) African Violets protect spirituality within the home. I have felt like my spiritual connection with me deities has been severed and I keep my African violets nearby my main altar when I want to try and connect. Plus, they are very affordable and you can find them during March at many nurseries and grocery stores with a floral section. This plant isn’t for ingesting. I would recommend leaving this bby potted by a window. I do like to collect and the the flowers for later though.  

Honorable Mention:

Borage: Borage has been used to strengthen courage for years. In Elizabethan England, it is said to live melancholy. In some hoodoo practices, it is used about the home to bring about domestic tranquility--which if you are isolated with a partner or roommate, this could be for you. My favorite thing about borage is that once it blooms you can harvest them and candy them. They are apart of the edible flowers group. Leo. 

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African Grey Dandruff: Everything You Need to Know About Feather Dust, Dander, and Caring for Your Parrot’s Fluff

Discover how to manage African Grey Parrot dander! Learn tips to control feather dust, improve air quality, and keep your home clean while caring for your parrot.