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★Random 141 headcanons

Ghost is on the aroace spectrum, only having sexual feelings towards someone under very specific circumstances or a very strong bond. He's probably only had one or two "partners" in his life, both spanning throughout grade school. He also has commitment issues due to the amount of people he has lost in his line of work.

Ghost is a very good listener, despite popular belief. You give him a good story or gossip and you best believe he is sat down directly beside you, his eyes never leaving yours between small invested nods or subtle reactions behind his balaclava-concealed face.

Ghost is a picky eater, though after having been in the military for years now it has significantly gotten better. Well, anything is better than those god forsaken MRE packs, anyway. He still has certain foods he will scrunch his face and glare at behind his mask, but still eat; though begrudgingly.

Price is definitely a gift giver. Randomly showing up one day in front of your barracks to present you a little trinket that he claimed reminded him of you.

Price is always checking up on his fellow soldiers, making sure they are taking care of themselves and not neglecting their own needs. He knows how many soldiers tend to neglect their mental health first hand.

Price had a massive sweet tooth. He claims to hate anything sweet and says chocolate tastes like "dog shite", but the second he's along with some good pastries or sweets, you bet your ass they're gone by the time you get back. He somehow never gets caught.

Soap is a huge adrenaline junkie. You ever going to a theme park? He's already begging on his hands and knees to go with you, practically dragging you by the arm onto every single roller coaster and giddy with adrenaline the entire time in the line. He has definitely been on the slingshot ride more than once.

Soap has definitely slipped the Scotland national anthem into your playlists more times than once, silently wheezing to himself as he watches you go about your day, only to suddenly stop everything you were doing to slowly turn to look at him, knowing exactly who did it.

Soap gives the best hugs. You having a rough day and just need some alone time? Well too bad, he's already halfway to your barracks just to pull you into his arms in a huge bear hug (bonus points if you're shorter and he can lift you). Somehow always seems to lighten someone's day no matter how upset they are.

Gaz takes up photography on his free time. He even invested in a fancy expensive camera to take logs and photos of places he's been, food he's eaten, scenery, and friends. His personal favorite is a picture of Soap in a bar piss-drunk while mid way singing his heart out to whatever was on the karaoke machine, his arm slung around Ghost's shoulder to support himself and a half empty scotch on-hand.

Gaz can play piano, and very well at that. It is one of those hidden talents that nobody would have suspected from him until it actually happened. The group is strolling around a plaza during their off days between missions, finding a stray piano and watching in shock as Gaz suddenly hops into the seat and gives the rest of the group a knowing look, before completely taking the show away. "The hell'd you learn t'do that, Sergeant?" Price practically choked on his cigar.

Gaz has a roommate back at home, as well as a pet... parrot? An African Grey to be exact. He is always eager to get back home to his beloved bird and roommate, one of which practically became family to him at this point. He doesn't talk about his personal life much, hence why the rest of 141 was so surprised to hear he had a roommate. The one day he invited 141 to his apartment after a mission just to hang out gave them quite the surprise when they heard two unfamiliar voices; one from his roommate, and one from the bird. Definitely scared Soap more than once.

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African Grey Parrot For Sale UK

african grey for sale (Psittacus erithacus); two subspecies Congo: larger body, light-grey coloration, all-black beak, and bright red tail feathers Timneh: smaller body, darker-grey coloration, flesh-colored top half of beak, and dark maroon tail feathers Weight: 330-500 gm Young birds have dark grey irises that turn pale yellow at 1 year of age Sexual maturity: 4-6 years Avg. life span: 25-30 years Maximum recorded life span: 50+ years

Enclosures should be as large as possible, such that the bird is able to fully extend it’s wings and flap without touching the cage walls Cage should be clean, secure, safe and constructed of durable, non-toxic materials Perches should be of variable widths, heights, and textures. Also provide a concrete perch to help to maintain the toenails. Avoid placing perches directly over food or water to prevent contamination Access to natural light is preferred, and supplemental UV light may be recommended to treat or prevent feather picking or hypocalcemia. Avoid drafty areas. Parrots should stay in their cage or a “bird safe” room when they are not under direct supervision. Birds with unrestricted access to the home are at risk for accidents such as toxin ingestion, electrocution, pet attacks, and drowning. Preventive Care.

Physical examinations every 6-12 months Consult a veterinarian with experience in avian medicine if you have any questions or concerns about your bird’s health. Annual fecal examination for parasites, yeast, and bacteria Vaccination for Polyomavirus, as directed by your veterinarian Routine blood testing Wing, nail trimming as needed

african grey parrots for sale UK Common Medical Disorders

Behavioral problems (e.g. feather picking, fearfulness, aggression) Respiratory diseases Hypocalcemia syndrome Circovirus (PBFD virus) Nasal blockages (bacterial, fungal, secondary to malnutrition) Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD)

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African Grey Parrot For Sale UK

african grey for sale (Psittacus erithacus); two subspecies Congo: larger body, light-grey coloration, all-black beak, and bright red tail feathers Timneh: smaller body, darker-grey coloration, flesh-colored top half of beak, and dark maroon tail feathers Weight: 330-500 gm Young birds have dark grey irises that turn pale yellow at 1 year of age Sexual maturity: 4-6 years Avg. life span: 25-30 years Maximum recorded life span: 50+ years

Enclosures should be as large as possible, such that the bird is able to fully extend it’s wings and flap without touching the cage walls Cage should be clean, secure, safe and constructed of durable, non-toxic materials Perches should be of variable widths, heights, and textures. Also provide a concrete perch to help to maintain the toenails. Avoid placing perches directly over food or water to prevent contamination Access to natural light is preferred, and supplemental UV light may be recommended to treat or prevent feather picking or hypocalcemia. Avoid drafty areas. Parrots should stay in their cage or a “bird safe” room when they are not under direct supervision. Birds with unrestricted access to the home are at risk for accidents such as toxin ingestion, electrocution, pet attacks, and drowning. Preventive Care.

Physical examinations every 6-12 months Consult a veterinarian with experience in avian medicine if you have any questions or concerns about your bird’s health. Annual fecal examination for parasites, yeast, and bacteria Vaccination for Polyomavirus, as directed by your veterinarian Routine blood testing Wing, nail trimming as needed

african grey parrots for sale UK Common Medical Disorders

Behavioral problems (e.g. feather picking, fearfulness, aggression) Respiratory diseases Hypocalcemia syndrome Circovirus (PBFD virus) Nasal blockages (bacterial, fungal, secondary to malnutrition) Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD)

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I make the rules now, Let’s talk Tentacle Monsters

-Tentacle Monsters are more closely related to Octopuses than anything else. If you come across one that is very brightly colored, it is usually because of this heritage and is most likely venomous. Joking legends say that Octopuses that become bored of the sea moved to the land and became the Tentacle Monsters of today.

-For most of their life span, they lack eyes and rely heavily on their tentacles to drag themselves around, feeling around and to ‘see’ things, often leading to them spending many hours just aimless moving about and grabbing things and trying to gauge what it is.

-So most of the times when adventurers step on a tentacle monster, it’s just the creature being alarmed that something stepped on them and the monster trying to gauge what the fuck just touched them, so grabby grabby and usually smacking them around because they are now stabbing.

-They usually lose interest once they’ve properly gauged what something is and will usually put it down unless it is continuously provoked or attacked-in which case, you indeed poked a bear with a stick enough, it’s gonna smack you.

-Tentacle monsters require high moisture content. Although they produce their own slime to conserve their own moisture, they greatly appreciate swimming and respond well to being spritzed with water.

-Cuttings of Tentacle monsters can be cultivated the same way cuttings from plants can. Small ‘domestic’ tentacle monsters are popular among wizards who garden to have since they take care of pests like birds or squirrels that would eat their seeds and wards off garden thieves. Provided they’re well socialized, they usually don’t grab at people anything worse than a gentle wrist or ankle touch.

-Their slime-which is often why adventurers go bothering them in the first place-is popular to be used as facial masks in beauty care or often as an egg substitute in cooking dishes. The meat of the monster is very similar to calamari in texture and consistency.

-Wizards who study tentacle monsters in their younger stages of not having eyes find that they are just as intelligent as African Grey Macaws if not more. Fully fledged ‘Adult’ Tentacle Monsters have expressed a very human like intelligence that is often argued about whether or not they are truly sentient beings with emotions or feelings.

-Tentacle monsters, like many many creatures in the world, lay numerous eggs with the 1% chance of at least some of them surviving, even less surviving to adulthood. It is considered very remarkable if Tentacle Monsters who make it to adult hood come across another member from their same birth clutch.

-Their eggs require such a specific level of humidity and moisture that is so hard to maintain that Tentacle Monsters become obsessive over areas that meet those base minimum requirements.Other than a bad temperment, this would be a leading reason why one might attack a group of adventurers simply because they got too close

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Epilepsy is weird (and I learned something new about it)

Ok, so every now and then I post about epilepsy, specifically in parrots, because my African grey has epilepsy. Epilepsy is complicated, and difficult to treat, and there's a lot less info out there for pet owners, especially non-dog and non-cat owners. To recap, if anti seizure meds aren't working, try adding an anti-inflammatory med. Metacam is usually the first one vets go for, and it may work for you. It didn't work for us. Celebrex, the second try, did. There's research linking inflammation to refractory epilepsy, bipolar disorder, depression, and possibly other neurological disorders. I need to do a deep dive into the info and organize links for y'all, but in the meantime please Google it. It could help your pets, it could help you, it could help your child or someone else in your life.

If you notice that the skin around your pet's eyes suddenly turns blue or purple before seizures, that's constriction of the veins. My grey has that happen, it's bizarre, but epilepsy can affect literally any biological system. We use a vasodialator to manage it.

We also use three anti seizure meds: keppra, zonisamide, and gabapentin. As far as I know there are only two others that can be used on birds, phenobarb, and (maybe) potassium bromide. Potassium bromide tastes horrible, like really intense salt, and you have to limit salt intake in the diet because it counters the med's affects. It also did not work for us. Instant seizure every single dose. We don't know if the taste was so horrible it upset him so much he had a seizure, or if the med just reacted badly with his particular epilepsy. Pheno didn't work for us either, but it's the first med your vet will try and does frequently work.

For CBD, the way dosing in general for literally every med and supplement is worked out in the US is the company assumes the person taking it is 180 lbs. That's the standard. So, you divide the recommended dose of CBD by 180, then multiply that by your pet's weight. Sometimes you can stick with this dose perpetually. Sometimes you have to increase the dose by the original amount roughly every week. So if you start out giving 0.05 mL, and it turns out you need to increase the dose, you add another 0.05 mL to make 0.10 mL. The next week you add another 0.05 mL to make 0.15 mL, etc.

CBD doesn't always work. Sometimes it does nothing, sometimes it makes things worse, and sometimes it only works if you use THC as well. From what I've read online it's a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC, but not if the CBD dose has to increase. In those cases from what I've seen you keep the THC the same and only increase the CBD. You can't overdose on CBD the way you can other meds, because CBD does not depress the respiratory system. However the dose will eventually get so high it's no longer financially feasible to maintain. If that happens the only solution I know of is to resensitize to it, aka stop taking it for a minimum of one month, preferably two. You don't need to wean off of it, but as the levels in the body drop the seizure activity will likely start to come back. Talk to your vet about a management strategy.

CBD and other oil based meds cause the crop to slow digestion. That's just what oil does to birds. Depending on how much oil your bird is given you may need to get a prescription for propulsid. The way you know you need it is that either big blobs of mucus just pour out of your bird's mouth, or their food does. They may throw it up, but with my bird the food just sort of flowed back out because the crop wasn't moving and there was no more room. Propulsid is usually a twice a day med, but we have to give it three times a day, once every 8 hours. DO NOT JUST GIVE A BIGGER DOSE.

The other thing about CBD and related meds is that they are immune suppressants, which means that your bird is going to get yeast infections, AND the gut bacteria will be thrown out of balance. You are going to need a bird probiotic. Give the recommended amount. If you give too much they get diarrhea. You will also need a prescription for nystatin. Symptoms of a yeast infection of the crop: voice change, reduced appetite, very sticky droppings that hang on to the underside, nausea and vomiting. And this brings us to the new thing I learned about epilepsy.

Nausea can trigger seizures. I don't know what the neurological mechanism behind nausea and vomiting is but part of it is apparently linked to my bird's seizure focus. The way I know that is we didn't tackle a yeast infection fast enough, he got nauseous, triggering a seizure cluster spanning two days. He had to be given a super strong anti nausea med to stop the vomiting, but even on it, every single sip of water triggered seizure activity. I could see his crop clenching and writhing every time, it was bizarre. He's doing much better now, but those were two terrible, heart breaking days. Stay on top of yeast infections. According to my vet they can be on nystatin pretty much forever if necessary, which we may end up doing instead of treating as needed.

Tl;dr anti-inflammatory meds can help, CBD can be helpful but does have side effects that need managing (see above), and nausea can trigger seizures. Also use a nose drop rescue med, not an oral one. It's safer.

Good luck, and good health. Stay calm, you can do this.

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African Grey Parrots

Might it be said that you are searching for a pet that is immediately strange, while fitting impeccably into a developed family? Might it be said that you are searching for African Dim Parrots available to be purchased? Assuming this is the case, African Dim Parrot raisers in the UK are eager to assist you find definitively what you are searching for. African Grey parrots become wonderful long lasting sidekicks since they can live to the mature age of 60. As a result of their life span, it is practically 100% they will stay near you for quite a long time after the human kids have escaped the home.

Recollect that parrots are live creatures, not animation characters. They have strong noses and hooks, so parrots and little kids don't necessarily blend well. Be that as it may, when youngsters are mature enough to regard the qualities and peculiarities of these fine birds, they can get along very well together. A significant part of the forcefulness of the birds relies upon the preparation and treatment given by their reproducers. Proficient Grey parrots for sale Parrot raisers in the UK know how to get the parrots and how train them not to nibble. You can get tips from the raisers to assist with forestalling nibbles at your home.

These sublime birds are not new on the pet scene. The antiquated Egyptians might have kept African Grey Parrots as pets over quite a while back. Greeks, Romans, mariners and others, likewise esteemed them. Indeed, even Henry VIII kept one around the palace, where better than 50/50 chances say the bird outlived any of the spouses.

Most African Grey Parrots start to copy the words and sounds they hear in the wake of turning around a half year old, albeit a couple don't start impersonating until they arrive at the age of two. They can mimic the screeches and hints of numerous different creatures, and there are not many types of creature considered more clever.

Normally, these birds, as do different creatures, flourish as indicated by the adoration they get. With sensible consideration, they will be around into the indefinite future. African Grey Parrot Reproducers in the UK know precisely exact thing these birds need and need, and will impart their insight and experience to you. Since reproducers work with the birds day to day, the parrots change effectively into the home of anybody ready to proceed with the caring consideration and friendship given by the raisers.

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African Grey Parrot For Sale UK

african grey for sale (Psittacus erithacus); two subspecies Congo: larger body, light-grey coloration, all-black beak, and bright red tail feathers Timneh: smaller body, darker-grey coloration, flesh-colored top half of beak, and dark maroon tail feathers Weight: 330-500 gm Young birds have dark grey irises that turn pale yellow at 1 year of age Sexual maturity: 4-6 years Avg. life span: 25-30 years Maximum recorded life span: 50+ years

Enclosures should be as large as possible, such that the bird is able to fully extend it’s wings and flap without touching the cage walls Cage should be clean, secure, safe and constructed of durable, non-toxic materials Perches should be of variable widths, heights, and textures. Also provide a concrete perch to help to maintain the toenails. Avoid placing perches directly over food or water to prevent contamination Access to natural light is preferred, and supplemental UV light may be recommended to treat or prevent feather picking or hypocalcemia. Avoid drafty areas. Parrots should stay in their cage or a “bird safe” room when they are not under direct supervision. Birds with unrestricted access to the home are at risk for accidents such as toxin ingestion, electrocution, pet attacks, and drowning. Preventive Care.

Physical examinations every 6-12 months Consult a veterinarian with experience in avian medicine if you have any questions or concerns about your bird’s health. Annual fecal examination for parasites, yeast, and bacteria Vaccination for Polyomavirus, as directed by your veterinarian Routine blood testing Wing, nail trimming as needed

african grey parrots for sale UK Common Medical Disorders

Behavioral problems (e.g. feather picking, fearfulness, aggression) Respiratory diseases Hypocalcemia syndrome Circovirus (PBFD virus) Nasal blockages (bacterial, fungal, secondary to malnutrition) Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD)

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African Grey Parrot For Sale UK

african grey for sale (Psittacus erithacus); two subspecies Congo: larger body, light-grey coloration, all-black beak, and bright red tail feathers Timneh: smaller body, darker-grey coloration, flesh-colored top half of beak, and dark maroon tail feathers Weight: 330-500 gm Young birds have dark grey irises that turn pale yellow at 1 year of age Sexual maturity: 4-6 years Avg. life span: 25-30 years Maximum recorded life span: 50+ years

Enclosures should be as large as possible, such that the bird is able to fully extend it’s wings and flap without touching the cage walls Cage should be clean, secure, safe and constructed of durable, non-toxic materials Perches should be of variable widths, heights, and textures. Also provide a concrete perch to help to maintain the toenails. Avoid placing perches directly over food or water to prevent contamination Access to natural light is preferred, and supplemental UV light may be recommended to treat or prevent feather picking or hypocalcemia. Avoid drafty areas. Parrots should stay in their cage or a “bird safe” room when they are not under direct supervision. Birds with unrestricted access to the home are at risk for accidents such as toxin ingestion, electrocution, pet attacks, and drowning. Preventive Care.

Physical examinations every 6-12 months Consult a veterinarian with experience in avian medicine if you have any questions or concerns about your bird’s health. Annual fecal examination for parasites, yeast, and bacteria Vaccination for Polyomavirus, as directed by your veterinarian Routine blood testing Wing, nail trimming as needed

african grey parrots for sale UK Common Medical Disorders

Behavioral problems (e.g. feather picking, fearfulness, aggression) Respiratory diseases Hypocalcemia syndrome Circovirus (PBFD virus) Nasal blockages (bacterial, fungal, secondary to malnutrition) Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD)

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Hidden Gems of The Rift Valley

Away from the plus coast line is one of the most attractive geographical features of the country, there is more than half a million square kilometers of absolute marvel waiting for you if you look deeper into the country. The Rift Valley has so much to offer that we wouldn't exhaust its marvels in a whole book. Here are some of the uncommon/unknown/unexplored sites that will leave you breathless... Iten View Point Iten is a small town located about 50km north of Eldoret town. Although it is well-known as the home of Kenya’s world-class athletes, it also owes its reputation for great viewpoints of the Rift Valley, a geographical feature in East Africa The view point is one of the highest altitudes closest to escarpment where visitors view Kerio Valley. As the tarmac road meanders downhill, you get a perfect view of spectacular natural landmarks including the valley, Lake Kamnarok, Kerio River which hosts deadly crocodiles, Tugen Hills and Cherangani Hills. The magically laid out fault steps, steep escarpments and valleys covered with acacia vegetation paint a magnificent picture. Iten viewpoint allows you to see more of the Great Rift Valley than any other place on the ground. In fact, you can only see more of the Rift Valley if you are on a plane. Kerio Valley and Kerio valley  National Reserve Kerio Valley, one of the landmark features of the Great Rift, descends 4,000 ft, and is near the towns of Eldoret and Iten, The magically laid fault steps, steep escarpment facing and valley extensively covered with acacia vegetation paints a magnificent land on the Kenya Rift Valley. The floor of the Kerio Valley is covered by dry thorn bushes while the slopes have semitropical vegetation. Kerio Valley National Reserve offers a spectacular view of the Kerio valley in Kenya. You can also view the Torok Falls as well as the Chebloch Gorge while at the Kerio Valley National Reserve in Rift Valley part of Kenya. For the lucky few who happen to visit the reserve, you can experience the elephant migration via the Rimgoi reserve in Kenya Wildlife population including elephants, leopards and buffaloes, yellow baboons, bush backs, waterbucks and warthogs can be seen in the park. Kerio River Kerio River occupies the lowest level in Kerio Valley and hosts deadly Crocodiles. How Kerio River formed is extraordinary and mythical, Tugen and Keiyo communities have grounds to believe that long time ago, the two had undying boundary conflict and so a god locally known as Ilat became angry with the ongoing wrangles and stricken hard on the ground to demarcate Keiyo land from Tugen land hence end the dispute. Rimoi Game Reserve Its home to thousands of species of Rift Valley’s flora and fauna.  Gazetted in 1983, the reserve boasts a variety of animals including elephants, buffalos and dikdiks. There are also impalas, monkeys, baboons.   Bird life is abundant and various, with weavers, sunbirds, pigeons, honey guides, hornbills and turacos particularly prevalent Saiwa Swamp National Park Saiwa Swamp National Park is a forested paradise filled with exotic flowers, trees and bird. Arguably the smallest National Park in the Country, Saiwa Swamp gives the visitors a great chance to see one of nature’s peculiar creatures, the Sitatunga antelope which is semi aquatic. You can also see the white bearded De Brazza’s monkey that can only be found in this region.  Within this tropical wetlands and mosaic of riverine forest, sedges and acacia woodlands, with fringing dense rushes and grass bedsBird life is abundant. Water birds include the lesser jacana, grey heron and the African black duck while the forest shelters the Narina trogons, the collared and orange-tufted sunbird, the yellow bishop, Hatlaub’s marsh widow bird and the Noisy Ross’s turacos which are difficult to miss. Kipkoikoi Rock On the cliff side near Tambach, there towers a mythical Kipkoikoi Rock, a fairly cylindrical tip-pointed rock with a tabular platform at the foot. Our forefathers quips that Kipkoikoi  Rock was a Holy Shrine of Keiyo people. This is where they used to offer sacrifices to Supreme Being locally known as Asis. They would pour some milk or lay some green grass on the tabular rock beside Kipkoikoi and have their sins forgiven and fortune go their way. It is also bluntly believed that none would dare climb up to top of such rock, or else it befalls on him or her. Kolol Viewpoint About 15 miles away from Iten town downhill, you’ll never hesitate to stop at Kolol Viewpoint. The tarmac road curves at a fairly level platform that provides an open view of fascinating Torok waterfall on escarpment on the South West direction and diminishing Lake Kamnarok. Just ahead, lays a ‘snake-like’ tarmac road meandering down to Chebloch Gorge on Kerio River before leading to Kabarnet town. The Cherangani Hills They are the fourth highest mountain range in Kenya and include rolling hills as well as dramatic mountain peaks, and forms the highest, most breathtaking and spectacular escarpments of the Rift Valley. Unlike most of Kenya's mountains and ranges, the Cherangani Hills are not volcanic in origin. They are centred upon a forested escarpment and surrounded on three sides by sheer cliff faces. They are criss-crossed by walking paths, and ease of direction and undemanding slopes make this excellent country for relaxing hill walking. The paths cross open farmland, pass through sheltered valleys and wind their way up to forested peaks. All the main routes cross the 3000m contour, with decreased oxygen supplies Cherangani Hills Forest This is a collection of thirteen forest reserve blocks on the western ridge of The Great Rift Valey. The forested area is about 1,200 square kilometres. These forests form the upper catchments of the Kerio and Nzoia and Turkwel rivers. Attractions include, Beautiful Landscapes and scenery, Plenty of wildlife and bird watching. Kipteber Mountain Popping from approximately five kilometers off the range of Cherangany hills is a huge, steep, rocky and extraordinary mountain..A Mountain barring an extraordinary narrative of its origin spanning lots of generations ago. Mt. Kipteber strategically sits on the Elgeyo/Marakwet- Pokot counties borderline Chebloch Gorge This gorge was cut down into the hard, basalt rock by the power of the Kerio River itself. When in flood, the river increases tremendously in height and volume and carries a heavy load of fine, highly-abrasive silt which grinds down the river bed. Steel beams of the old colonial-age bridge are close by and in place to offer a perilous perch from which to view the gorge. Below the bridge, usually about 20m below, much less in the rainy season, are the muddy brown, crocodile-infested waters of the Kerio River. Young boys with primitive fishing rods compete with the crocodiles for the mudfish and catfish that are seasonally abundant. The Chalbi Desert Chalbi desert is located in northern Kenya, east of Lake Turkana. Chalbi in the local Gabbra language means "bare and salty." It is among the hottest and most regions in Kenya, a salty pan surrounded by volcano and lava flows .  Amazingly, you might still come across oryx, ostrich or even endangered Grevy zebra galloping across the great, shimmering whiteness. After the rains, the bone dry land turns into a shallow lake. On its northern fringes, where the wind piles up sand dunes, a chain of oases nourishes vast palm grooves. Chyulu Hills Chyulu Hills is located in Eastern Kenya, a mountain range that forms a 100Km long volcanic field. This destination is one of the prettiest places in Kenya, seeing the enchanted land of black frozen lava speckled with flaring poker trees is really something special. Ancient and new volcanic cinder cones and craters dot the landscape with black lava flow spilling down their flanks. Chyulu Hills provide to nature lovers. Large mammals include buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, reedbucks and giraffes along with various reptiles and insects. Horse riding, camping, mountain climbing and bird watching can be enjoyed in this hidden part of paradise. Kapsowar Kapsower is a beautiful small town located in Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It’s a picture-perfect town; filled with quaint charm, crisp breeze and amazing scenic beauty. It’s one of the best places to explore the most breathtaking landscapes and unique attractions such as charming flowing rivers, herds of cows and gorgeous hills. Torok waterfall Elgeyo Escarpment  Lake Turkana One of the largest lakes in Africa, and the planet’s biggest permanent lake in a desert, Turkana lies in the Rift Valley, mostly in northern Kenya but with the tip running into southern Ethiopia. It is a spectacular place with some extraordinary landscapes, jade coloured waters, plentiful crocodiles, and incredible populations of massive Nile perch. It’s surrounded by some of the harshest terrain on earth where, somehow, some of the toughest but most delightful people manage to live too. Loita Hills The Loita Hills are one of Kenya's last remaining true wilderness areas which form an important part of the Maasai Mara Ecosystem. There are pockets of remote forests, wide open plains surrounded by the stunning hillsides. The escarpment is dotted with abundant wildlife and has a rich variety of different bird species. You can take a walking safari into the hills.  Local people and their donkeys carry the luggage and the camp, leaving you free to explore the beauty of the hills and forests. Walking with people who live here is the best way to do it, and you’ll learn a huge amount about life in such a beautiful and remote place, one that’s truly off the map. Olorgasailie Olorgesailie pre-historic site is world renown as the "factory of stone tools" and the only place in the world with the largest number. The prominence and accumulation of human tools represents actual camping places of early men and evidence that human species had a tropical origin. The site is in a lake basin that existed about 100,000 to 200'000 years ago. Olorgesailie has excellently preserved biological and cultural evidence about the evolution of man. This was made possible by heavy falls of alkaline volcanic ash from the nearby Mt. Suswa and Mt. Longonot, which might have contributed much to the accumulated ash in the lake basin.   Mount Suswa A true hidden gem, Mount Suswa is an excellent destination to add to your wish list, especially if you like camping. Another inactive volcano in the Rift Valley, Mount Suswa boasts a unique double-caldera, with an outer crater surrounding a second, inner peak. Hire local Maasai guide to help you find the road up to the crater, its isolation is a big part of Mount Suswa’s appeal. Its zigzagging hike along the outer crater rim will give you exceptional views of the volcano. Drive around the caldera to find Suswa’s famous lava tube caves and hike down into the caverns, which are full of bats, stalactites, and some interesting cave drawings of dubious origins. Not for the faint of heart, and not for those without a 4WD, Mount Suswa is a badge you’ll wear with honor. Koobi Fora Historic Sites Koobi Fora in the local language, means a place of the commiphora a source of myrrh, which is a common plant in this hot and arid area. The rich sedimentary rocks have yielded more than 10,000 Vertebrate and Hominid fossils. Most interesting here is a Stone Age burial site. Loiyangalani Desert Museum This museum was built on a bluff with a backdrop of Lake Turkana, the "Jade Sea." The name Loiyangalani means "a place of many trees" in the native Samburu language. The museum is hosted in this area by the El Molos, an almost extinct community in Kenya. Kapedo hot springs Two boiling hot waterfalls that plunge over a small escarpment before merging with Suguta river! Kapedo itself is a picturesque village where traditional grass thatched huts prevail. The surrounding has also a lot of charm with Silali volcano to the east and Tiati hills to the west which both are a rewarding hiking terrain. After walking the hills you can treat your tired legs with a swim in the huge bathing tub of Mother Nature, the warm waters of Suguta river. Whether you prefer it boiling hot or lukewarm, you will find the right water temperature depending on how close you are to the merger of the hot streams with Suguta river! Top holiday deals in Kenya Best Deals on Major Seasonal Holidays – Valentine, Easter, Madaraka, Mashujaa, Jamhuri & Christmas. Variety of options – Safari adventures, Beach, Getaways & International. Only top-rated destinations & pocket-friendly prices. Weekend Getaway Deals in Kenya Self Drive Holiday Deals in Kenya Outdoor Activities in Kenya Madaraka Express SGR Holiday Deals in Kenya Seasonal holiday Deals in Kenya Top Self Drive Holiday Deals in Kenya If you think you have to travel far to enjoy a nice weekend, you may never get away. Besides, you can enjoy a beautiful weekend right here in Kenya. There are countless wallet-friendly Kenyan self drive getaways that won’t even break your budget. Don’t spend your weekend, doing absolutely nothing at home. Whether you are looking for romantic destinations, pristine beaches, and adventurous outdoor activities, there are plenty wallet-friendly getaways that will satisfy your weekend desires. Malindi & Watamu Self Drive Deals Mombasa South Coast Self Drive Deals Mombasa North Coast Self Drive Deals Masai Mara Self Drive Holiday Packages Lukenya & Machakos Self Drive Meru Holiday Self Drive Deals Mt. Kenya & Aberdare Self Drive Holiday Deals Nyeri Holiday Self Drive Deals Samburu Holiday Self Drive Deals Read the full article

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love you Pihu

love you Pihu…My African Grey

The Love Story began in 6 years back when we decided to adopt this cute Baby bird after a thorough research in internet.It’s no less than adopting a child as because it has a long life span of 50-60 years.

Shower time is always a real fun time for Pihu & usually he spends15-20 minutes flapping his wings under shower.

Pihu has a big space in our our daily life & day…

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Five Reasons to Have African Grey Parrot at Your Home

Bird lovers around the world are now finding a great companion in African Grey Parrots because of their friendly nature and great qualities that make perfect companion. These parrots are different from other birds due to many reasons but here are the five key reasons that make these parrots a better pet for your home.

1. Friendly and Social – Animals and birds love humans as much as humans love them, but they are not able to express the same in words. African Grey Parrots are quite expressive and also talk to make you feel loved. These birds are very social and friendly. They will soon adapt to your home and start interacting. You can look for baby African Grey Parrot for sale but in that case you will have to check about the training needs.

2. No Special Care Needed – These birds are easy to care. They are trained when you bring them home from a reputed source. You can also buy African Grey Parrots online after checking all details and reviews to ensure proper training and vaccination are administered for easy care. While caring for this bird is very easy, it is equally important to keep it busy due to high intelligence. You will find a whole range of toys to keep this bird engaged.

3. Talkative – The best quality of this bird is that it is talkative. It is intelligent enough to learn various words and then use them out of context. You will be able to enjoy its company when alone at home just as a human companion. A proper training can make this bird ready for effective conversation just like your baby.

4. Loving – When you buy African Grey Parrots online, you are actually bringing home a new family member that will mingle with other family members and show unconditional love. It will be an instant hit in your family getting attention and care from all your family members. This bird is happy and peace loving. It has good nature that will make the entire place happy. You just bring it out of the cage once in few days and it will be happy all other time talking and playing in the cage.

5. Life Span – The reason you would be happy to know is the life span of this bird. This happy bird has life expectancy ranging from 50 to 75 years, which means you will find a companion of the lifetime.

There are online and offline stores available that offer trained birds that are ready to adapt to their new homes. All the medical formalities are usually covered by the seller to make your adoption easier.

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What do the films American Psycho, Scott Pilgrim vs The World and Repo Men have in common? Well, they were all set in the city of Toronto!

You don’t have to be a cinephile to appreciate this Canadian city, though. Here lies all the glittering modernity of cities further south in the USA, with just a fraction of the gun violence, and a hearty boost of ethnic and cultural diversity.

So if you don’t mind the slightly strange accents or a bit of northern wind-chill, perhaps this Ontarian capital may be the vacation destination for you. In which case, you’ll probably be looking for things to do in Toronto. What a total coincidence that you’ve stumbled across this article then!

1. Toronto Reference Library

This is not a tourist attraction in the same sense that some other entries on this article are. That is, it isn’t a place where you go in with and come out having accomplished an act of Tourism.

This is the type of attraction that strikes a similar chord to St. Andrews Church. Come here for a love of books, knowledge and learning. This complex is vast, with students and casual readers scattered all around. Expect light background noise in the lush sound of pages flipping, fingers typing and the hum of air-conditioning.

Fans of Sherlock Holmes might be interested in the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection of this library, considered one of the most comprehensive in the world. Marvel at the first edition of Sherlock’s adventures, or pick up a copy of Doyle’s other, less well-known books.

2. Casa Loma

Originally built for Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, a Canadian financier who was credited with pioneering hydro-electricity in Canada by building a plant to harness the power of the Niagara Falls, Casa Loma is stunning.

A house built in the Gothic Revival style, sitting at 140m above sea level and overlooking the rest of Toronto, Casa Loma has been the setting for many a famous film, no doubt because of it’s otherworldly architecture. Jutting turrets, exposed grey brick and grand glass windows, it plays to every gothic fantasy there ever was.

The attraction here, however, doesn’t end with just the castle itself. Casa Loma is also known for its enchanting gardens. Wandering around the immaculately groomed grounds will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped back into a place far, far away, from a long, long time ago. Fr those wishing to learn more about the history behind this building, self-guided tours are available here in several languages!

The original X-Men movie was actually filmed here!

3. Queen Street West

New York has Soho, Toronto has Queen Street West - known by locals as Queen West.

You won’t be able to mistake this type of area. Every metropolis has something like it. Instead of plaster and paint, you find brickwork and graffiti. For tourists, this is the land of Chinese restaurants and antique stores. You can even swing by after the sun goes down for a drink with live jazz music at The Rex.

If hipster adventures are your thing, this is the street for you. And what meal could really be more hipster than brunch? For those seeking a less conventional meal experience, give our recommended King and Queen West Brunch Walking Tour a shot. Link below!

4. Toronto Zoo

Almost every major city has a zoo of some sort. However, not every zoo can claim to have the same number of species in its care as the Toronto Zoo. As of now, it has over 5000 individual animals in its care, totalling more than 500 species!

Even if those numbers seem abstract to you, at least know this about the Zoo. It is one of only 13 Zoos around the world that has the privilege of hosting Giant Pandas. They are further distinguished by the fact that they, in fact, have 2 Giant Pandas! Who on earth could possibly resist these charming fuzzy creatures?

5. Ontario Science Centre

You’re never too old to learn something new! Whether you’re 6, 16 or 60, there’s sure to be something interesting in the Ontario Science Centre for everyone.

For the older ones among you, there are the typical science exhibits you may remember from middle school excursions. Think planetariums, practical physics exhibits and fun science shows demonstrating the seemingly impossible!

If pure science doesn’t quite seem to be your cup of tea, take a walk around and admire the many art displays around the museum. Ogle at The Maple Museum Forever Tree or consider the significance of climate change with the Portraits of Resilience photo exhibition.

In the spring and summer season, there’s even an outdoor park section of the museum where one can see live moss graffiti and take a ride on a tree slide made of 125-year-old Eastern White Pine.

6. St Lawrence Market

St Lawrence Market can look like a stern - even boring - structure from the outside, but appearances can be deceiving. Step inside, and you’ll find yourself whisked away into the delightful mess of one of the world’s best farmer’s markets.

To clarify, know that St Lawrence Market is actually split into three distinct sections, namely The South Market, The North Market, and St Lawrence Hall. Depending on when you drop by St Lawrence Market, the mix of shops will be different. Weekends would really be the best time to come, as The North Market holds two special events on each day.

Saturdays are for Saturday’s Farmer’s Market, a centuries-old tradition where Ontarian farmers bring their finest seasonal produce down to Toronto, where Sundays are when The North Market floods with antique sellers hawking their wares.

Fresh produce is not all there is to the Market, however. If you do come down, be sure to come down with an empty stomach, as St Lawrence Market is also home to hawkers selling the best of Ontarian comfort food. If you’re looking for a good Portuguese egg custard tart or a proper Canadian peameal sandwich, St Lawrence Market is your place!

7. Distillery District

Where Kensington Square may have piecemeal sections of Victorian-era architecture splintered across the neighbourhood, the Distillery District rocks the Victorian vibe through and through.

As the name suggests, this area was first developed as an industrial complex to support the distillation of whisky. At one point, this neighbourhood held the biggest distillery in the world, exporting more than 2 million gallons (7.6 million litres) of whisky a year. When alcohol was no longer enough to keep this busy industrial area afloat, the district did undergo a period of abandonment.

In the modern-day, however, the Distillery District has been yanked back to life. Now a pedestrian-only area, the industry that’s come to wash over this area is art. Expect galleries and theatre shows here, and stop for a bite to eat in one of the District’s many award-winning restaurants and cafes.

8. Niagara Falls

What can be said about the Niagara Falls that has not been said before? It is an awesome sight, in the most original sense of the word. It is a vivid display of Mother Nature’s might, flowing at up to 68km/hour (41 mph).

For those not familiar with North American geography, did you know that the Falls actually span across both the US and Canada? However, if you were to visit Niagara Falls from New York, you’d be seeing a completely different Falls than from Ontario. The good news here, though, is that the Ontarian end of the Falls is the grander one, with a much wider brink and more powerful stream. Score for Canada!

While it is about a 1.5-hour drive away from Toronto, it is definitely a must-see for anybody in the southern region of Ontario. In addition to the falls proper, there is also the Niagara History Museum, two different waterparks, as well as the World’s Largest Free-Flying Aviary - Bird Kingdom. For those who feel the prospect of planning an entire day trip out to the falls is too overwhelming, perhaps an organised tour might be the option for you! Check it out in the tour link below.

9. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Ripley’s, an American franchise better known for their Believe It Or Not! museums all over the world, has an aquarium in Toronto. Rather than the usual exhibits on strange phenomena from all over the world, the focus of this museum is on the somewhat more standard topic of aquatic life.

That is not to say, however, that this aquarium is in any way lacking intrigue. Featuring a total of 10 different galleries, a day in this aquarium can see you through a mind-boggling number of activities. From a journey on North America’s longest moving walkway - with some of the ocean’s most dangerous animals swimming around you - to a swim with real stingrays, you can look forward to a truly immersive experience with Ripley’s. For those who cannot stand queues at popular attractions like these, pre-booking your ticket is an absolute must! Look in the below for where you can book tickets online.

10. Royal Ontario Museum

Located right in the middle of downtown Toronto, no visit to the city is complete without at least a brief visit to the Royal Ontario Museum. It is the largest museum in Canada, and certainly one of the largest in North America.

The Royal Ontario Museum covers more than just art. Let sheer curiosity be your guide, and you’ll find yourself seeing everything from Near Eastern and African cultural artifacts to the world’s largest collection of fossils (more than 150,000 specimens!). There’s even a gallery that’s a life-size mock-up of the St Clair Cave in Jamaica, complete with 20 bat specimens and over 800 models.

Just don’t expect yourself to be able to finish the whole museum in a day (or even a whole week), as there are over 40 galleries in this museum, totalling more than 6 million artifacts. If you took only a second to look at each artifact, that would still amount to almost 70 straight days of browsing!

Read also: Top 9 things to do in Nagoya, Japan

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Parrots are the best buddies I would suggest you. Must be thinking why?

This is for the reason that, they end up being a lifelong companion and we all want someone who is always there alongside us. Yes, they have a huge life span some can live up to 80 years. Unbelievable right? Yes, they can. They may outlive you as well. The second reason I would say will be on the entertainment level. They are just the utmost entertainer, they can talk to you, they can do tricks as well, mimic, whistles, some do really hilarious kinds of stuff. And if trained properly they can out past your expectations trust me.

Lifespan 20 – 80 years Size 3.5 in – 40 in Weight 65g – 1.6 kgs Medium – Large parrots High Vocal Small parrots Low If you want to buy a parrot? Here I would recommend you some tips that will definitely help you in selecting the best bird and their proper accommodation.

Take a quick view on the Features of a healthy Parrot

Eyes Lively Feathers Tight (close to the body) Sleep Usual (not more not less) Appetite Good Nose or mouth discharge A big NO Cage the most important article to select. A mere wrong selection can definitely  result in adverse effect on the health primarily. Here take a note –

Size of cage Depends on the size of parrot Near windows/Doors No Sunlight No Out of the cage Once a day Supervision Full Friendliness Avoid Now, what size of parrot do you want to share your life with? Because they are going to be with you whole life and even outlive you. A simple suggestion makes sure if in case the parrot outlives you who will be there to take care of your birdie. It’s just not taking care, it is a responsibility to be carried out.

Homely parrots can be easily categorized in small, medium and large size. It completely depends on whom you want to take home. Making your work easier, here I am sharing a quick view of parrots and some related facts you should know. Check these out.

SMALL SIZED PARROTS

Meyer’s parrot Poicephalus Senegal Particulars Meyer’s Parrot Poicephalus Senegal SIZE 8-9 inches 8-9 inches Up to 9 inches LIFE SPAN Up to 20 years Up to 30 years 30 + years COLOR Green/Brown Green/Red/Brown Yellow-vented VOCAL Quiet Quieter Calm INTERACTION Social Social Social PERSONALITY Easy going Shy Very sweet TEMPERAMENT Stable Normal Affectionate DIET Balanced Balanced Balanced HEALTH CONCERN Fungal infection Weight loss Weight loss MEDIUM SIZED PARROTS

African gray parrot Amazon parrots Pionus parrots Vasa parrots Whereas Amazon parrot can be further categorized as

Double yellow-headed Amazon parrots Orange-winged Amazon parrots Yellow-naped Amazon parrots Particulars African Grey Parrot Pionus parrots Vasa parrots SIZE 13 inches 10-12 inches 20 inches LIFE SPAN 30 + years 30 + years Upto 30 years COLOR Grey Blue/Green Black/Grey VOCAL Outstanding Crystal clear Base INTERACTION High Social Social PERSONALITY Attractive Easy going Curious TEMPERAMENT Sensitive Calm Relatively Quiet DIET Balanced Good eater Avid eater HEALTH CONCERN Calcium,Vit.A/D . Feather deficiency, Respiratory infection Vit.A deficiency, Fungal infection Beak & Feather diseases ► AMAZON PARROTS

Particulars Double yellow-headed Amazon parrots Orange-winged Amazon parrots Yellow-naped Amazon parrots SIZE 15-17 inches Up to 13 inches Up to 14 inches LIFE SPAN Upto 30 years Up to 30 years 30 + years COLOR Green Green/Orange Green VOCAL Communicator Noisiest Loud INTERACTION Social Social Social PERSONALITY Active Mellow Wonderful TEMPERAMENT Calm Quiet Active DIET Hardy appetite Couch potatoes Couch potatoes HEALTH CONCERN Obesity, Vit.A deficiency Obesity, Vit.A deficiency Vit.A deficiency,nasal discharge,fluffed feathers,weight loss LARGE SIZED PARROTS

Cape Macau Particulars Cape Macau SIZE 13 inches 12 inches LIFE SPAN 40-60 years 30 + Years COLOR Colorful Blue/green/red VOCAL Loud Very good INTERACTION Less High PERSONALITY Stubborn Easy going TEMPERAMENT Playful Playful DIET Food nomad Balanced HEALTH CONCERN Injury prone Feather disease FOOD & TREATS

Hope you are ready with the species you want to make your best buddy let’s go further and know about their food and treats.

Food should be given once a day but when it comes to treats it should be given on a periodical basis in a day and also as a reward. Remember overdose of these can cause serious health issues. So don’t make them couch potatoes.

Water is also very important. Your prime focus should be on the water as well. Make sure the water is sterilized and it should be changed on a daily basis. Make it your routine. Cleanliness is very important my friend make sure you clean the bird house weekly.

Suggested food for your darling buddies :-ZuPreem Fruit Blend Premium Food, Vitapol Sensitive Food For Parrot.

Apart from these – fresh vegetables, fruits peanuts, cooked fish, beef, cheese and other human food.

There is a need to hold on chocolate and avocado as they are really dangerous and can cause the death of parrots.

TOYS:-

Birds love a variety of toys and invariance and same with parrots as well. There are a variety of toys available online as well as in stores just make sure it doesn’t hurt their beak, feathers. We will never want our small birdie in pain. The natural material made up of toy should be preferred mostly. A constant check should be done on toys, if they are damaged they should be removed instantly. For the time being you can easily make toys made up of household items like cardboard, paper, towels, toilet papers mean to say which can be easy torn.

While choosing the color to make sure the toy is colorful, bright as the colors we see are considerably less when compared to a parrot. The taste should stimulate the palate. When it comes to toys with the sound it should be appealable, not nasty. Once your parrot gets easy going with the toys and loves them, you should try giving them challenges like ladders, problem-solving, puzzles. They are intelligent trust me.

Suggested toys are:- Pawzone Hanging Bird Toy, Trixie Natural Toy on a Sisal Rope for Bird.

TRAINING

Parrots are born intelligent. They can easily catch common words which are being used in the family. They can be easily taught tricks, mimics, whistles something different the way you like. You must be thinking how to train them? Will it be tough?

No need to stress out here I am suggesting an easy way out that is going to definitely help you.

Make sure you are free and in a jovial mood It should be all positive Treat or pat them as an appreciation Don’t nag on them if they are doing wrong Try to ignore MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY PARROT:-

Parrot dropping if you observe once just rush to the veterinarian Bowls must be changed frequently Water must be sterilized Cage should be clean weekly No overdose of food and treats They should be allowed off the cage once a day Try to have a conversation with them Keep toys inside the cage to make them active Suggested Health Supplements :- Nekton E 35 GB V.E.S for Birds, Nekton Small 35 GB M.S for Birds. (should be given as prescribed)

FACTS ABOUT PARROTS

Parrots are species, not breeds. There are about 353 species of them around the world. They are incredibly intelligent. They are the only bird that can pick their food with their feet and bring to mouth in order to eat. Some of them can live up to 80 years. Kakapo is the world’s largest parrot weighing nine pounds and two feet long cannot fly. Kea the only alpine parrot in the world lives in the coldest region. And also known as Kakapo’s cousin. Cockatoos can move the feathers on their heads. They are the most popular pets because of their lovely looks. They are the amusing ones also if well trained. In some species, a blood test is required to identify the male and female. They mate for life. African gray parrots are the best mimics, but wild parrots neither imitate nor mimics. Some of the species like night parrot, lear’s macaw, the owl parrot are critically endangered.