Green Jumping Spider - SE QLD

Green Jumping Spider - SE QLD

Mopsus mormon, Australia’s biggest species of jumping spider.

Was lucky enough to spot the biggest jumping spider I’ve ever seen in my life just chilling in a tree on my street. Also super gravid, because, of course.

u/gallica — 2 days ago
▲ 12 r/ipswich

Applying for a job at Ipswich Hospital

I’ve recently moved to Ipswich from Brisbane. I’d like to apply for an AIN role with West Moreton Health and I’d love any insights and wisdom from those in the know.

The job ad is a rolling recruiting ad that states applications are assessed monthly, so I’d like to put my best foot forward and would love some advice and wisdom.

About me: I’ve worked as a PSW for clients with high care needs and spinal cord injuries, and as an agency AIN in private hospitals, though it’s been about five years since I’ve worked in the industry.

- how are the current staffing levels and need for new AINs?
- How’s the recruiting process?
- how is the culture and workload in the hospital?
- What qualities make good Ain @ a busy QLD health hospital like Ipswich?
- best coffee on or near campus?

I’ve visited a friend there a few times, and had an iron infusion there - the staff have all been kick ass. Thanks!

u/gallica — 27 days ago
▲ 12 r/pigeon

Birdie bath time ❤️

A video of how I encourage Hoggle, my very handsome king pigeon, to bathe.

I uploaded it to YT cos it was too long to spam my boyfie and everyone else I know directly with his cuteness via messenger/text etc. It’s long but it features fluffy bird butt closeups, splashy cuteness and might be helpful if you’re wondering how to get your bird into bathing more.

Question for you all: How often does your pigeon bathe?

Hoggle always has access to his bath (it’s usually in the same spot on the floor and always full), but he only seems to want a bath about once a week.

I’m an experienced bird owner, but Hoggle is my first Pigeon and we’re still settling him in to his new home with us so your wisdom and suggestions are very welcome.

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u/gallica — 29 days ago

Round pidge.

King Pigeons have three shapes - blob, loaf and round.

Hoggle, three year old King Pigeon. After fostering him for a few months, he has decided to keep us ❤️

u/gallica — 2 months ago
▲ 151 r/BirdLoaf

Wet loaf.

Ingredients:

- 1 litre fresh, cool tap water
- 4mls fancy liquid pigeon vitamin and mineral supplement
- one 8 year old king pigeon
- large stainless steel dog bowl

Method:

  1. Add 4ml of supplement to 1 litre of water with a syringe, stir.
  2. Pour water supplement into freshly washed pigeon loaf tray.
  3. Offer your pigeon a sip, then return bowl to feeding area
  4. Try and observe your pigeon accepting your sneaky medicine water. If he’s shy, leave the room, for a watched bird won’t always loaf.
  5. Return to the bowl as soon as the splashing sounds end, your pigeon loaf should be done.
  6. Rest pigeon loaf in loaf tray until pigeon’s feet and all underfluffies are sufficiently moist and loaf is fully relaxed.
u/gallica — 3 months ago
▲ 40 r/pigeon

Do your pigeons watch TV?

I swear he watches the telly. Hoggle the king pigeon watching SNL from his bed bed (a big cushion on an ottoman at the foot of our bed).

Do your pigeons watch TV?

u/gallica — 3 months ago