Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I only lend to women since they usually need a leg up more and only in very underdeveloped countries. And often to things like supplies for a store and other things that make sense to me. I've never had a problem with Kiva in all these years. I really like the business model. 000
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I also choose who I loan to each time. Not that that guarantees repayment, but I've had very few defaults over the years. I've probably put in maybe $100 total over 10-15 years and have been playing with that money ever since 100
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I've been doing Kiva for many years. Most of my loans have been repaid. I'm not on auto. I've very rarely added money. As for their cut, I do it manually. So for example if I have $25.73 in my account, I do a $25 loan and give them $0.73. 100
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We are overrun with slugs now! I have a large container of them for Elsie. Good thing since she's refusing everything else right now. Once slug season starts, everything else is not food. 000
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Vote for Cloud and Tulip in the Franciscan Friars Charities pet contest. Let's see birds win for once! woobox.com/69tgfa/galle...woobox.comSt. Francis Pet Photo ContestTulip's (right) mate had died and Cloud (left) came from an abusive situation. When they met each other they became instant best friends. So much love. 070
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Vote for Rosie in the Franciscan Friars Charities pet contest! Let's see a bird win with all those dog and cat entries! woobox.com/69tgfa/galle...woobox.comSt. Francis Pet Photo ContestMy galah Rosie loves to play. Here she is on her back! 030
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 20/06/2026The old lady is doing well! Lately she's been into bananas 110
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 20/06/2026@mckinleydturtle.bsky.social check out the avian respiration video - we talk a lot about turtle respiration too! He said turtles were weird. Can't argue with that! 020
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Elsie loves blueberries! Never tried tomato I don't think 110
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Here's the video from The Parrot Club's talk Tuesday about the evolution of avian respiration. I FINALLY understand it! What a beautiful and complex system. Watch it here! youtu.be/rj8PpEIodK0youtu.beTPC Jun 2026 Zoom meeting - Dr. Alex Ruebenstahl - Evolution of Avian RespirationYouTube video by The Parrot Club 041
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Join The Parrot Club this Tuesday at 7 pm EDT for a talk by paleontologist Dr. Alex Ruebenstahl about the evolution of avian respiration. Get a Zoom link at info@theparrotclub.org. theparrotclub.org 050
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It's that time of year when there are fledgling birds around on the ground. Please look at this chart before you pick them up thinking they are injured or abandoned. Please don't kidnap baby birds! They are much better off being raised by their parents. 074
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Here's the video for last night's excellent talk on avian cardiology by Dr. Sinclair for The Parrot Club. Feel free to share! www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Wa...youtube.com 010
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Join The Parrot Club this Tuesday at 7 pm EDT for a talk by avian vet Dr. Kristin Sinclair about cardiovascular disease in birds. Get a Zoom link at info@theparrotclub.org. www.theparrotclub.org 000
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Happy Earth Day (slightly late)!media.tenor.coma happy earth day greeting card with a paper cut out of the earthALT: a happy earth day greeting card with a paper cut out of the earth 060
Reposted by Tiel LoverThe bird, not the painter @rembrandtswife.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Buy my friend's beautiful dice in memory of her bird Mango 041
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 14/03/2026That's great! Still a little too chilly up here, but Elsie is racing around the house. Still hasn't broken her fast yet, but she can certainly move! 110
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Here's the video for The Parrot Club's talk about Bird Toy Injuries with Jasmine Raymond. Please share with all your parrot friends! youtu.be/DGjETf8Z9OY?...youtu.beTPC Mar 2026 Zoom Meeting - Jasmine Raymond - Bird Toy InjuriesYouTube video by The Parrot Club 063
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Understood. We do them at UConn. It's a shame it's such a long drive for you. It's so useful to know what our birds die from if it's not obvious. 020
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Did you happen to order a necropsy on Mango? Really important to find out what was wrong. But I don't know if you have anyone in your area who can do it. I know you were thinking possible ABV, but she also looked a lot like my Cloud, who died of lymphoma. We had no idea until we got the necropsy. 100
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Join The Parrot Club Tuesday for a talk on all the various ways parrots can injure themselves from toys and how to pick safe toys for our birdies! Ask for a Zoom link at info@theparrotclub.org 063
Reposted by Tiel LoverLady RatBird @cinniharpy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Update: I stuck each of the birds in my shirt to see who would tolerate it and be crowned Bird of the Boobs in Mango's absence. Winner is Pooka 5431
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 06/03/2026What a cutie! My first cockatiel was named Sunny. She was the sweetest thing. 020
Reposted by Tiel LoverLady RatBird @cinniharpy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Holy crap look at the parrot jewelry this etsy shop has www.etsy.com/shop/ClaysAd...etsy.com 1131
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 06/03/2026She knew how much she was loved. Fly free little one. 💔🌈 020
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Here's the video from Debbie Foster's talk to The Parrot Club on screaming, including advance information. Save the date for March 10 when we'll have a talk on injuries from toys! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uOW...youtube.comTPC Feb 2026 Zoom Meeting - Debbie Foster - SCREAMING!!!!!!YouTube video by The Parrot Club 071
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Sorry to hear that. Is she getting enough calcium? My friend's tiel starting having seizures and we realized he had stopped eating his cuttlebone. I had him get some powdered calcium to sprinkle on his food and he hasn't had a seizure since then. 130
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Do you have a parrot who screams? Learn all about screaming and how change behavior patterns with renowned bird behaviorist Debbie Foster and The Parrot Club tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7 pm EST! Contact info@theparrotclub.org for a Zoom link. 091
Reposted by Tiel Loverpepperandpals.bsky.social @pepperandpals.bsky.social · 31/01/2026This gold heart sticker fell on him and he gave me such a hard time about getting it off. He wanted to be bedazzled. 1306
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 16/01/2026We had a really good turnout, which always makes me happy! 010
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 16/01/2026media.tenor.coma cartoon cat is hugging another cat with a heart above itAlt: a cartoon cat is hugging another cat with a heart above it 140
Tiel Lover @tiellover.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Here's the video for the wonderful talk Tuesday by Julie Murad of The Gabriel Foundation for The Parrot Club. Enjoy! youtu.be/-4zuoZIjjrs?si=jFgOclXmFDqwbiJeyoutu.beTPC Jan 2026 Zoom Meeting - Julie Murad - Parrot Health & Welfare: Moving From Compassion to ActionYouTube video by The Parrot Club 030