Hi Anthony and all
Surely there would be networks and social media pages which may provide people
who (collectively) are willing to take 100 budgies. One example appears to be
https://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/ Transfer to other budgie keepers would
be a better outcome for the animals, for the owner's peace of mind, for the
environment, and for her legal situation.
It is an offence in the ACT, and probably NSW as well, to 'release' an animal
without a licence to do so. In the ACT, release is (quite rightly) an offence
under two laws, the conservation law and the animal cruelty law.
I suggest she should be made aware that in the current era, the authorities
may take a dim view of anyone responsible for such a large release event as an
accidental aviary escape of 100 birds. (Specifics in each state will depend on
things like the definition of 'animal' under each law, in each jurisdiction.
Animal disease control laws may also be relevant perhaps as well as
conservation and animal welfare laws.)
Maybe she should be helped to ask around on social media forums, and to refer
her dilemma to the relevant state agency, for advice, or even assistance.
cheers
Don Fletcher
0428 48 9990
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From: Anthony Overs <>
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:45 PM
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Subject: Budgies
Hi all
A colleague of a friend has passed away, leaving his wife with about 100
caged budgies. She doesn’t want them, and is considering just leaving the
door open to let them all go.
Any ideas on what to do with them??
Thanks
Anthony
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