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Thank you, it is Brainy Birds, I don't think they remember if anyone has ever registered 😆 but let me see if it's something we can get off the ground.

Hi all. Hoping someone can give some advice /feedback on the process of registering a charity/group for the upcoming Ride Joburg. I was given a link to fill out and it's asking things like how many entries do I want for the 2 distances. If I ask for say 10, but can't find people to take it up, what then? It's also asking for my details like allergies and medical conditions- but I'm not riding it. Also how then does the actual fundraising happen. Would the rider undertake to get sponsors or would I have to try get some sponsors to motivate people riding for us? Is there financial risk involved for the NPO to be liable for costs of anything? It's for a NPO Parrot Rescue / Rehab based in Edenvale. TIA

Agreed I had 730 on my hardball on the advice wide wide wide, ended up cutting it to 710. Happy as a pig in ...

Is there specific limitations on lefty? Bike dude told her can't raise the stem. Can't spacers be added?

Her stem is already quite short but yeah maybe she can try Stack it up too. Maybe go to a specialist bike fit place instead of LBS.

Maybe this should be a wanted ad, but asking for a friend, she's been for a bike fit but still not winning. It's a new for her bike, and she's experiencing neck/shoulder being, her reach seems a tad too stretched out so I've suggested slightly narrower bars and maybe something with back sweep. Not a noob she's been riding about 10yrs. What's the chances someone has something lying around in that box if things that they'd be willing to let her try out different options? Joburg based. Cheers.

I made the post in case it should help someone. If my bikes ever get stolen I'd rather someone try provide info than be PC and say nothing. You do you.

Saw 2 guys pushig bikes across lever road/old place road down towards Vorna Valley way. One was a fatt bike one a hardtail possibly Silverback. Balck and red/orange. I'm not sure if this helps but I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to save your babies

Let me drop this here. In support of Brainy Birds Parrot Rescue. Free delivery in SA. Purchase tickets online And if you're in Joburg on Friday 24th they're having a spit braai to raise funds as well.

General medical aid query. I'm currently a principal member on a health plan but my ex will take over and I want ti get my own policy. Do I need to reapply as a new applicant or is there a way all my historical data can be transferred that I can bypass all the hoops and tests etc? Anyone know?

Doing a weekend away in the area - Parys / Vredefort Dome area and the only riding at our accomodation is 6km and they want R150 even for guests that are staying there. Would consider extending my stay in the area to take my bike along and keen to get in max 30km distance on easy /intermediate type off road riding during the week. I've seen https://www.koedoeslaagte.com/ but they seem to only be open on weekends

Hey fellow dog lovers I'm putting this here as it's urgent and for a friend. If anyone can at least help with fostering. Unfortunately all family members live in complexes and there's nowhere for the dog to go.

Trust me Iv'e always been petrified of birds, I'm still a bit weary and I have a VERY healthy respect for the power of these birds, but here's me sitting with a Hyacinth Macaw on my arm

100% a huge part of the rehab centre is education and they push hard especially to school kids - birds are meant to be free in the trees (except ostriches and waterbound ones) - NOT in cages. it's the saddest thing seeing a beautiful macaw struggling to make its way down a branch or fence and you just want to scream and the birds and say fly - you can fly!!!! No doubt there are birds that are well treated and have a healthy relationship with their human - but the exotic animal trade is ridiculous and having them as companion animals adds to the demand sadly.

I've always been scared of birds. Even a dove fluttering near me would freak me out. Last year when I was unemployed and decided to spend some time volunteering, I chose to go bird rather than cats or dogs because I figured I wouldn't get all emotionally attached.Boy was I wrong. These 200 odd birds have all stolen my heart That's Gidget. A very nervous Goffin Cockatoo. I decided I'd try and befriend her. She seems to trust me now but takes convincing to leave her safe space that is her cage. I could show you guys a pic of a piece of ear that one of the volunteer's husbands lost but I might get a warning

Exactly this. I was at the sanctuary one day when a woman arrived with her cockatoo - she handed it to me and said I've had him for 12 years - I don't want him anymore will you take him. I started crying. I had to walk away and get someone else to deal. It's ridiculous. They're such a long commitment - bloody hell they last longer than most marriages.

It's usually a combination of bad diet and stress. Unlike dogs, Parrots are very particular about who they bond with. People get a parrot from a breeder or a pet shop and think the bird will be all cute and cuddly like they see on Instagram. Then when the bird doesn't bond with them, and is aggressive and noisy - they get locked in a cage with a bowl of seeds and that's it. That or they're handed from person to person and the birds develop major anxiety. Parrots experience PTSD like humans. These parrots need so much stimulation. And a large parrot like the African Greys, Cockatoos and Macaws live in captivity 40-60 years. If you have kids, think of the terrible twos - that goes on for 40 years.

Haha Misty does BoHo chic. Unfortunately she's a self mutilator and she plucks her feathers. That's quite an old pic -she's a fragile little girl so it's to keep her warm though they never stay on long. Right now during summer she has a soft collar on - much like a collar of shame but these birds are all rescue birds and many of them have holes in their chests from self mutilation so until we can rehabilitate them out of the habit of biting themselves, they got to wear their funny jerseys. current collar - it's soft so doesn't get the way and if she chews she chews the collar - not herself. common sight amongst rescue birds - a hole in their chest from self mutilation and some other more "designer" gear for the flock all residents of parrot rehab facilty in joburg https://web.facebook.com/BrainyBirds/

My "pets" by proxy

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i got this from @henningvr