By Dr James Haberfield.

BIRDS & METALPOISONING

FRIENDS OF FISHThe first of many innovative aquarium products.

PREVENTSCURVY IN GUINEA PIGS

THE ELUSIVE ECHIDNA

ESSENTIALFORAGING

EASTER SHOW SPONSORS

VETAFARM SUCCESS STORY

Break your bird's boredom.

The disease that doesn't need to be a problem.

An egg laying mammal and Aussie favourite.

GROWING PAINSJuvenile reptiles & life threatening MBD!

Exclusive to the Vetafarm Exotic Expert Stores inside!

MASSIVE SPECIALS

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WORMS& PET PARROTSControlling roundworms all year round.

Issue #01 Autumn 2015

Feathered Friends, leading animal trainers and behaviourists.

Then and now. A short history of Vetafarm throughout the years.

Vetafarm Exotic Expert Stores are hand selected

for their exceptional service, passion and knowledge

on all things bird, small animal and reptile.

By shopping with a Vetafarm Exotic Expert, you can

be confident you are receiving the best experience,

service, product and prices for your special pet, while

supporting family owned Australian businesses that

truly care.

For more information on Vetafarm's Exotic Expert

Stores, jump onto our website or contact Vetafarm!

Cheers,

The Vetafarm team.

Store Locations:

NSW Border Aquarium and Pets466 David Street,Albury, 2640Phone: 02 6021 2644

Bobs Birdz and Pets29 Thompson St,Wagga Wagga, 2650Phone: 02 6921 7022

Parkes Petbarn24 Bogan St,Parkes, 2870Phone: 02 6862 6287

Campbelltown Pet and AquariumShops 6/7 266 Queens Street,Campbelltown, 2560Phone: 02 4625 1838

Kellyville Pets106 Windsor Rd,Beaumont Hills, 2155Phone: 02 9629 3282

Pet Quarters Glendale15 Stockland Dr,Glendale, 2285Phone: 02 4958 3555 Pet Quarters Broadmeadow4/7A Griffiths Road,Broadmeadow, 2292Phone: 02 4969 4327

Pet Quarters Rutherford1/58 Shipley Drive,Rutherford, 2320Phone: 02 4937 6466

VIC Fantastic PetsUnit 6, 36 Lauderdale RdNarre Warren, 3805Phone: 03 9704 6634

Mad About PetsShop 58 Mountain GateShopping Centre,Ferntree Gully, 3156Phone: 03 9758 8838

Superpet WarehouseChirnside Park1/286 Maroondah Highway,Chirnside Park, 3116Phone: 03 9726 4302

Superpet Warehouse Essendon306-308 Keilor Road,Essendon, 3041Opening in March

WB Hunter Shepparton20-28 Florence St,Shepparton, 3630Phone: 03 5821 5744

QLD Pet Destination1/ 320 Olsen Avenue,Parkwood, 4214Phone: 07 5563 1834

Exotiques & Birds In Paradise Petshop Victoria Point Lake SideBunker Rd,Victoria Point, 4165Phone: 07 3820 8470

Redlands Produce87 Boundary Rd,Thornlands, 4164Phone: 07 3206 0069

Pet Superstore Capalaba135 Redland Bay Rd,Capalaba, 4157Phone: 07 3245 3393

Pet City224 Wishart Rd,Mount Gravatt, 4122Phone: 07 3349 2086

Ipswich Pet and Aquarium7 Hooper St,Ipswich, 4305Phone: 07 3281 3122

Pet Superstore Stafford266 Stafford Road,Stafford, 4053Phone: 07 3352 4000

Boylans Garden & Pet 21 Woondooma Street,Bundaberg, 4670Phone: 07 4151 7200

Mackay Pets22 Grandview Drive,Mackay, 4740Phone: 07 4942 2566

Pet HQ251-255 Ross River Rd,Aitkenvale, 4814Phone: 07 4779 2330

Innisfail Bird and Aquarium Centre 37 Ernest Street,Innisfail, 4860Phone: 07 4061 3960

SA Toucan Pet Centre49 Rundle Mall,Adelaide, 5000Phone: 08 8410 2752

Olivers Pet & Garden88 Morphett Rd,Glengowrie, 5044Phone: 08 8377 0223

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VETAFARMEXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE!

6 Friends of FishSolving aquarium problems one innovative product at a time. A collaboration with The Aquarium Vet.

12 The Success Story Then and now. A short history of Vetafarm throughout the years.

5 GROWING PAINS Juvenile reptiles & life threatening MBD!

9 The Elusive echidna An egg laying mammal and Aussie favourite.

10 WORMS & PET PARROTS If it has a gut, it can get worms! Read about the most common intestinal parasite in captive birds, and how to control it.

16 scurvy in guinea pigsNot just for pirates, scurvy is a horrible disease that can very easily be prevented.

20 scream, pluck , destroy!4 simple solutions that could prevent those behavioural problems!

22 Feathered friendsOne of the leading animal trainers and behaviourists regarding avian and K9 management.

"One of the problems we see regularly is when they accidentally ingest items

that they were never supposed to eat!"

By Dr James Haberfield

From the unusual pet vets

Heavy Metal

Poisoning

in Parrots

Boredom buster!

DIY: Bird Bikkies

All specials available at Exotic Expert Stores are valid from March 1st 2015 until May 31st 2015. These specials are only available at participating stores.

Have some feedback? We'd love to hear it! Contact the Vetafarm team today! www.vetafarm.com.au

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7 Find a word

18 crosswordHave a go at our crossword and make your claim to fame as the Vetafarm crossword guru.

8 & 17 colouring in pages

It's incredible just how quickly juvenile lizards grow. However, rapid growth requires hard core nutritional support. Without it, young lizards very quickly develop serious and in many cases, irreversible health issues. The most common and devastating of these health issues is the dreaded MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease).

GROWING PAINSJuvenile reptiles & life threatening MBD!

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Vetafarm's own "Beardie" the bearded dragon has struck a pose here to demonstrate what a healthy dragon should look like. What a show off!

If you are in the market for, or already have a growing lizard, the video below is an absolute must see!

Essential nutritional

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Download the Digimarc app and scan the image to watch our YouTube video on MBD in reptiles.

Normal: A straight spine and tail, with no visual defects.

Abnormal: Twists, kinks or bends in the spine or legs are not normal. Even slight

bends need to be investigated ASAP!

Normal: Strong, fluid movement of all four limbs. This means back legs too! A healthy bearded dragon should be

able to completely lift their body off the ground to walk normally.

Abnormal: Dragging body along the ground with poor movement/strength,

particularly in hind legs.

Normal: Firm, straight mandible. Top and bottom jaws should close

flush without overhang.

Abnormal: Softness of mandible (jaw), over or under bites.

Abnormal: Tremors and muscle twitches. Particularly when the lizard is attempting to move or

support bodyweight.

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A simple discussion between two Australian vets has blossomed into what could well be a revolution in aquatic animal health. Dr Rob Jones, aptly referred to as the Aquarium Vet, has an impressive resume. From consulting for leading public and commercial aquariums, to shark rescue operations and managing his very own online aquarium health training program, Rob is a driven and passionate individual. When Dr Rob met Dr Tony Gestier, Vetafarm’s director, veterinarian, pharmacist and developer of over 400 specialised health products for exotic animals – the discussion quickly centralised on Rob’s knowledge of problems in aquatic animal health and Tony’s ability to design from scratch unique health solutions.

FRIENDS OF FISHVetafarm team up with The Aquarium Vet to solve underwater health issues.

For more information on Dr Rob Jones please visit

www.theaquariumvet.com.au

Vetafarm has since developed and released 5 new health products for elasmobranches (sharks and rays) and penguins, which are currently in use at major public aquariums in Australia, Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, Vetafarm is in the developing stages of another dozen products for release into various avenues of aquaculture. These include a safer anaesthetic for use in surgical procedures conducted on fish with serious health problems to a new range of vet formulated fish foods.

With our research and development team constantly planning and trialling new products, there are sure to be many more exciting developments to come – stay tuned friends of fish!

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VIT C - plays an important role

for sharks with wounds and abrasions and hasbeen known to

significantly speed up the slow healing of wounds. Penguin Points

a significant role in beak colouration.

Did you know? Colour pigments in the diet of gentoo penguins play

In the wild the colour of the beak can vary greatly between

penguins from different geographical locations with access to different diets.

There are almost 18 different types of known penguins in the world!

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African Grey

Bearded Dragon

Blue Tongue

Budgie

Canary

Cat

Cockatiel

Cockatoo

Conure

Crocodile

Dog

Eclectus

Elephant

Falcon

Ferret

Finch

Fish

Flamingo

Galah

Guinea Pig

Horse

Lion

Lorikeet

Love Bird

Macaw

Mouse

Penguin

Pigeon

Quaker

Rabbit

Rat

Ring Neck

Rosella

Seal

Shark

Snake

Sting Ray

Tiger

WolfFor more information on Dr Rob Jones please visit

www.theaquariumvet.com.au

G H K L F A R D G U T V H V Y R X G O T E P D E O P F U M N B C T Y A I H P U G G E E W O V I R A A N F C K R N I S G C A R K P U N E H I I C H M C G G H O R R H V S A E E P B F C U I Z W N N F G R S A N Y A N E R L I R A E D U I E E N E H L A P X L S T U M R A N L O T C R I K A A I U E C S C E N M D B G I S K R M A R G G C O C K A T O O T T B R D Y E A U K S T E E K I R O L T C A W I E O T L Q H L U Y S T C A N A R Y C R V T Y C F G N M U T I D P Q G L E I T A K C O C O I W Q O G C I T E U N O C L A F K T D U R P F E U G E I B E A R D E D D R A G O N C R I E S G L E S R O H I S W J N L A E S M O S D E S C M A C A W O T E U I R Y O N Y U H Z D B E Q L I L X P X P O H C L Y B U F I P T Q G I F G G N S Y N B S N S M K N O Q H K S T F A D G X R Z O S B R O S E L L A P S O A R S C X P M N X C

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The short-beaked echidna is a very strange critter. Classified as a mammal, like the platypus, both are exclusive members to the monotremes (egg-laying mammals) club.

The short-beaked echidna has a few other distinctive qualities that make it stand out from the crowd, such as a beak like a bird and a pouch like a kangaroo. It also has spines that help it in prickly situations.

The love trainEchidna's have a weird mating ritual. When breeding season comes around males line up nose to tail behind a female, forming a train of up to a dozen suitors.

Trench WarfareThese trains can last for more than a month, and when the female is finally ready to mate, the males compete for her. First they dig a trench and then attempt to push each other out, the last one standing gets the mating honours.

Echidna ChowRecently with the help of one famous Sydney zoo, our veterinarians and their wildlife nutritionists teamed up and formulated an echidna feed for these interesting insectivores.

Vetafarm hopes to have this product available to all Australian zoos and wildlife sanctuaries/carers, as a complete diet, to aid and rehabilitate insectivorous mammals.

THE Elusive Echidna

DId you know?

AN egg laying mammal and aussie favourite.

do not have nipples

Babies are called puggles

CORTEX COMMAND

Toothless terrors

long and pl-ant-iful tongues

Female echidnas have special glands in their pouches called milk patches which secrete milk. The puggle licks the milk to feed.

The short-beaked echidna has the largest prefrontal cortex relative to body size of any mammal. This part of the brain in humans is thought to be used for planning and analytical behaviour.

Short-beaked echidnas have long, sticky tongues that they use to feed on ants, worms and other insects.

A baby echidna is called a puggle, when it hatches from the egg it is smaller than a jelly bean.

SPIKES: The echidna's body is covered with long hollow spines, except for their faces, under area and legs.

Snouts: Slender snouts, tiny mouths and toothless jaws.

SMARTS: Very large brain (for its body size), with exceptional memory retention and the largest prefrontal cortex of any mammal.

All aboard!

I choo, choo,

choose you!

Hair: Fur between the spines provides insulation.

Claws: Large sharp claws excellent for digging.

Sensors: The echidna has an electroreceptive snout, this makes them sensitive to electric signals.

Instead of teeth echidnas use the hard pads on the roof of their mouth and back of their tongue to break down food.

Parasite Profile:

They're everywhere and they're dangerous!

Bio: The roundworm is the most common intestinal parasite in captive birds and remains a regular cause of severe illness and death.

The ability of the female roundworm to produce and lay eggs is astounding; any infected bird will pass large numbers of roundworm eggs in its droppings. This makes the cage environment a minefield of roundworm infection and reinfection.

Frequented Locations:

If it has a gut, it will get worms!

Due to the life cycle of roundworms and the foraging behaviour of birds, these nasty parasites are a serious risk to all types of birds –No exceptions!

AKA: Worms, Nematodes, Ascarids

Ascaridia sppsReal (Scientific) Name:

WORMS!

Pet Risk: HIGH –Roundworm are extremely common in aviaries. They reproduce rapidly and may infect all species and ages of bird. Left untreated, roundworms are a regular cause of death in an aviary, particularly among native Australian birds.

Your vet can check for roundworm eggs in the droppings of your birds, however a regular prevention programme is the way to go.

Counter Measures: Worms must be controlled. The best treatment is prevention. A bird carrying a heavy burden of roundworm is in real danger - controlling the intake of worm eggs is the safest option.

Worm ALL your caged and aviary birds every 3 months (4 times a year) to keep the worm egg numbers to a minimum. Complete eradication of roundworms is practically impossible, go for good control.

Important for bird breeders! Ensure that one of the worming treatments happens just before breeding time and another after young birds have been weaned.

If your birds have an outbreak of worm related illness you need to act quickly. Sick birds should be taken into a hospital box and given Spark liquid directly (this helps with stress and dehydration).

Then treat with Wormout Gel, as per directions. Wormout Gel is safe and effective on all worms in all birds from a zebra finch to a scarlet macaw.

Once the crisis is over make sure you institute a regular Wormout Gel programme.

Check out our videos on

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Weapon of Choice: The roundworm uses a brutal approach to its war on your bird. It simply multiplies and grows in such numbers that, apart from drawing all the nutrients from the gut, they form a writhing mass of worms inside the intestine that eventually kill the bird!

Roundworm eggs are ingested while the

birds forage about on the bottom of the cage.

Once hatched the worm larvae goes on a journey

through the tissues of the bird where they rapidly find the gut.

There they suck up nutrients until they become mature adults and grow into another

"worm egg factory".

The life cycle of a Roundworm

Egg

Larvae

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Guts!

Mmmmm guts!Now the health of

all your caged birds is at risk!

Infested Bird

T h e V eta fa r m T ea m What began with 4 people working out of a vet clinic, is now a dynamic team of 36.

Maintenance Pellets - First food formula, 1991.Aviclens - First

product, 1990.

T h e Fac i li t i es: Originally operating out of the back rooms of a vet surgery, Vetafarm now produces from two specialised plants. The first being a GMP registered pharmaceutical plant, from which powders, injectable medications and liquids are manufactured. The majority of Vetafarm’s research and development also takes place in this facility. The second site is a new purpose built factory designed specifically to produce the world’s best food products from some of Australia’s best and freshest ingredients. This new plant also contains an engineering workshop, a dedicated print shop and a dispatch department.

VETAFARM: THE SUCCESS STORY 25 years in the making!

I n T h e B eg i n n i n g:Flash back to 1990, Nelson Mandela is freed from prison and parachute pants explode into pop fashion on the reverberating thighs of MC Hammer. At the same time two Australian veterinarians were fighting an uphill battle in exotic animal vet practice. There was simply no specific health solutions available for these different species of animals. Things were tough.

From this dilemma, the concept of Vetafarm was born. The company goal was the development of veterinary formulated health solutions for those animals the mainstream market had left behind.

SILVER JUBILEEPH: (02) 6933 0400Email: sales@vetafarm.com.auw w w . v e t a f a r m . c o m . a u

JOB DETAILS : DATE: 5/01/2015

Floating Flamingo Food- First overseas

container shipment.

T h e Fu t u r e: Is an exciting place with endless possibilities. With an ever increasing desire to push the boundaries of the unknown and an expanding team of talented/passionate people to explore these possibilities. Vetafarm’s list of products in the research and development stage currently sits at 40, some of which include echidna diets, fish anaesthetics and advanced medications for our beloved backyard chooks.

Stay tuned…….

The Vetafarm team.Bomen factory, 2015.

Vetafarm head office, 1996.Weird Science!

Pachylax - elephant laxatives.

T h e P r es en t:It’s 2015 and Vetafarm now produce a burgeoning range of over 400 specialised products, each one purposefully and caringly developed to improve the quality of life of a specific animal. This incredibly diverse range covers products that many people would consider utterly mad, products such as shark tablets and elephant laxatives fall into this category! There are a huge list of products that the average punter would simply never hear about. Some are developed for zoos, some for vet clinics and some are even developed for one single animal in one single scenario. That’s the beauty of what we do and what makes our team such a passionate group of people. We simply love our company and no job is too weird to consider when it may mean better quality of life for an animal.

New Nutriblend packaging, 2015

“It’s never been about how much we might sell. Every Vetafarm product stems from the need

of an animal or it’s carer”

Dr Tony Gestier, Director, Vetafarm.

Dr Tony Gestier BVSc, MACVSc, BMSc.

Heavy Metal Poisoning

The toxic effects seen vary according to the type and amount of metal ingested and can include:

* Weakness

* Ataxia (seeming unbalanced and ‘drunk’)

* Regurgitation or vomiting

* Lethargy and just being ‘off’

* Haematuria (blood present in the urine component of their droppings)

* Paralysis and seizures

* Crop stasis

By Dr James Haberfield

in Parrots

Symptoms to look for

Dr James Haberfield

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in Parrots What types of metal can cause problems?As a general rule all metals have the potential to cause problems if ingested, generally through their absorption into the blood stream. Lead and zinc are the two most common metals that we see ingested.

Where does the metal they eat come from?Most commonly parrots ingest metal from chewing on their cage or items within their cage. The wire on many cages is covered in a zinc coating and many of the bell toys that are sold also contain different types of metal. We also see parrots that are free-ranging around the house chew on their owner's jewellery as well as furniture such as curtain rails. Lead paint ingestion is not as common as it used to be, however we do still see this from time to time.

What types of birds are affected?All birds have the potential to suffer from heavy metal poisoning.

How is heavy metal poisoning diagnosed?There are a few different methods of diagnosing heavy metal poisoning. The two most common are radiographs (x-rays) and testing your parrot’s blood lead and zinc levels.

Is there treatment available?Absolutely! The treatment needed will depend greatly on how severely poisoned and ill your parrot is. Common treatments include chelation therapy injections to neutralize the toxic effects of the metal, fluid therapy, crop feeding and on occasion surgical or endoscopic removal of the metallic item.

What should I do if I think my bird has ingested a piece of metal?The signs of metal poisoning can come on either gradually or very quickly. If you are suspicious of your bird ingesting any metal then we advise getting them seen as early as possible by an avian veterinarian.

Parrots are inquisitive animals that love to chew on almost anything. One of the problems we see regularly is when they accidently ingest items that they were never supposed to eat!

We see parrots eat all kinds of things ranging from material fibres from toys in their cage right through to earrings that the owner was wearing!

Pictured above is an x-ray of an eclectus parrot with metal poisoning.

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1. A lizard that turns its beard black when mad.Clue: Page 5.3. What bird is this? (pictured)5. An Australian cockatoo that is pink and grey.Clue: Page 8.7. Name an animal that slithers.9. Which elasmobranch has almost 360° vision?Clue: Page 6.10. Birds, small animals and ________ can get MBD. Clue: Page 5.11. A human, monkey and _________ can get scurvy.Clue: Page 16.

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2. What parrot is pictured on the front cover?4. A large bird that has both a country and a colour in its name. Clue: Page 21.6. What two heavy metals can make birds sick?Clue: Page 14.8. What is another name for roundworms?Clue: Page 10.12. What Australian bird has a loud laugh?

13. A ________ Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. Clue: Page 12.14. This pink bird has legs longer than it’s body.Clue: Page 12.15. This penguin's beak changes colour depending on their diet. Clue: Page 6.

Can you answer all the questions? Use the clues to help you!

3. Do you know what bird this is?

Crossword

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How to enter? #Vetapet Competition

It’s FUN and it’s simple! Just take a photo of your pet with the letter ‘V’ in the shot (for Vetafarm of course!). Post it on our Facebook page with the hash tag #Vetapet, this is your entry and the only hash tag we will accept. Get creative with your pic to increase your chances of winning the MAJOR prize. Remember to use the hash tag #Vetapet for your chance to win!

The cool part! On the last Wednesday of every month we will select a #Vetapet entry to receive a MAJOR prize!!

Jump onto our Facebook page for more details. www.facebook.com/vetafarm

Scream, Pluck, Destroy! 4 simple steps that could prevent those behavioural problems!

Some pet birds develop behavioural problems due to the lack of one or more crucial daily activities. Partaking in these very basic, but crucial behaviours is often the difference between feather plucking and your bird being happy as Larry!

Providing a range of foods in varied areas of your parrot’s enclosure, along with native branches, fruits and food puzzles is a great way to encourage foraging behaviour. Vetafarm’s Nutriblend Minis are the ideal foraging food source, being small enough to hide in and around the enclosure and completely balanced for optimum health. Our Deli-Stix are also a great healthy treat and specifically made to encourage natural foraging behaviour.

Sleep – Another part of a bird’s behaviour that needs to be considered is sleep! If you don't sleep right it is usually reflected in your attitude - the same applies to animals. Obviously this does not require heavy involvement from the bird’s owner, although you must provide an area for your bird that is dark, quiet, and feels safe for the bird.

In order to keep your pet birds as happy as possible these four activities are key! Neglecting any one of these behaviours for long periods of time can lead to a confused, frustrated and/or destructive bird.

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Foraging – Around 60% of a wild bird's time awake will be spent foraging. Foraging is essentially the natural act of moving over large areas searching for food. This is a very important activity and can be as simple as opening nuts, breaking into pods and extracting seeds or flying great distances to obtain a specific type of fruit.

In a pet bird's situation the food is typically offered in a dish, the bird can then eat the food having to expend precisely zero effort in close to no time at all. Now what does your parrot do for the rest of the day?

Grooming – Birds take great care in grooming as they require healthy feathers for flight and survival. Any bird in good health will naturally groom or preen themselves. There is nothing specific that needs to be provided for birds to be able to perform this action. It is believed by some parrot behaviour specialists that neglect of social contact or time spent foraging can lead to ‘over grooming’ or the early stages of feather plucking.

Socialising – If you have a pet parrot, socialising them is very important. Parrots are flock animals and therefore have a natural desire for flock socialisation; that’s exactly why parrots make such great pets! Single birds with nobody to socialise with may go to extreme lengths to get attention; this can include screaming, destructive behaviour and possibly plucking or picking. The more time spent with your birds the better, and this is critical when dealing with particularly intelligent species such as eclectus parrots, macaws, etc. If you doubt you will have time to spend 1 hour a day with your parrot, the better option may be a pair of canaries or budgerigars!

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1) Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 3-5 minutes. Squeeze slightly to remove all the excess liquid and place into a small bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water in with the gelatine and mix until dissolved.

2) Put your Deli-Treats into a large mixing bowl and pour the liquid on top. The liquid will be hot so take care not to burn yourself and assist children if they are helping.

3) With a spoon mix everything together well. (You can use your hands to ensure everything is evenly coated).

4) Place the sheet of wax paper on top of your cooking tray and lay out the cutters. Spoon the Deli-Treats mixture into the cookie cutters, fill all the way to the top, using the back of your spoon to press the mixture down and ensure that the mixture is packed tightly, try to make the top as smooth as possible.

6) Allow the shapes to dry. For the best results let them dry overnight. When dry, the bikkies should slide right out of the cookie cutters.

Tips:

- If the bikkies don't hold together, you might need to let them set for a longer time or add more gelatine.

- You can leave a few bikkies outside for wild birds to eat.

With Deli-treats

What you'll need:

✮ Cooking tray

✮ Cookie cutters

✮ 2 cups of Deli-Treats

✮ 1/2 cup of boiling water

✮ 2 gelatine leaves (we used Mckenzie's).

✮ Wax paper

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Feathered Friends Magic

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Easter Show 2015

Feathered Friends brings together a unique blend of magic and inspiration in the bird realm. This year Vetafarm will be sponsoring Feathered Friends at the Royal Easter Show. So if you're looking for something remarkable, then you found it! Feathered Friends will not only bring together a collaboration of birds from origins found all over the world, they will also be connecting you in all ways possible with these amazing creatures.

Director, Ravi Wasan is thrilled to connect guests with these amazing birds and transport you to a dimension where the appreciation for the avian species will leave you inspired and in love. The birds have been developed by Ravi and bird trainer Alex Saleeby.

Together this dynamic duo bring to you the thrilling show that is Feathered Friends.

Get more connected with the birds and stay in the know by "liking" the Feathered Friends Facebook page.

Regular information on the birds will posted throughout the Royal Easter Show.

Vetafarm is a proud sponsor and contributor to the Feathered Friends phenomenon.

Want to know more? Visit www.featheredfriends.com.au

See you at the show!

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