Birdhism

10/30/2026

Bird is the word... will you help us spread the news?! Right now, we have more farm fowl, parakeets, and chinchillas in our care than usual, and we’re hoping to find loving homes for them as soon as possible. 🧡

Starting tomorrow, ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED on all fowl and small animals! While the fees will be waived, finding loving homes remains our priority. These animals deserve loving families who understand their needs and are prepared to provide proper care for them throughout their lives. Never had a bird, chinchilla, or other small animal before? No problem! Our team is happy to talk with you about their care requirements and what it takes to help them thrive.

Plus, for every small animal adopted, we can provide a starter kit of food and toys or cage accessories to help you get started (while supplies last)! 🤗

Help us spread the word and find homes for these deserving animals. Who knows? You might just meet your newest family member! No tricks, just tweets (and squeaks)!

Our Adoption Center will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, and then from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through the weekend! We are located at 104 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham, NH and hope to see you soon. ♥️

10/30/2026

Some cute birdie pouches and cloth to go with ❤️

10/30/2026

Chubby Bird of the Day: Honey
Birdhist: Grace Clayton

This chubby floof is Honey, 6 year old. He’s a grumpy lil get for his dadther, however he’s a soppy little sweet heart for his mummy. He is at his happiest when it’s ‘Mummy and Honey’ day. Snuggled up on my knee, peace and quiet with lots of love💛
(I call this comfort feather floof his owl mode). 🦉

10/29/2026

To add to what friend Artsy Bird Squad mentioned regarding the treatment of animals, we don't condone the actions in these posts. We should treat all animals with the respect they deserve.

10/29/2026

The current administration has caused so much harm and dismantled protections for critically endangered species and the planet. If you haven't voted yet, check to see who's on your ballet. Research on where they stand. It's up to us to speak up for them.

Early voting is underway across nearly all 50 states. In less than one week, we will have one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes. So much is on the line. From foundational environmental laws like the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, and more, to the future of the Endangered Species Act, the most important law protecting piping plovers & more than 2,300 other threatened & endangered species (and their habitats) — all of it is at stake with the next Congress. And you have a say! 💪🏽

Your voice, your vote, your advocacy matters!

10/29/2026

Chubby Bird of the Day: Chicken
Birdhist: Haley Allbright

This is Chicken. Chicken is one of our rescue (and I say that lightly bc her old home loved her very much!!) birbs. Chicken, aka Chimken or Chickie is about 1.5yrs old. She enjoys taking long baths wherever a nice flat and long bowl may be, cuddles with dad, and judging mom. She has mega beef with soda cans (? Idk what the soda can did to her but have at it girlie!) and loves to do some fun tricks for a pistachio, and by tricks I mean begging and talking lol. She says Baby, baby, baby! Hi chicken! Peekaboo! You’re so cute! 🥰 and mimics the sound of a soda cans opening LOL
She has made our days brighter. And louder. Since getting her a few months ago. 🥰🥰

10/28/2026

Research is so important before you adopt to ensure you can give your newest feathered family member the quality of life they deserve and that you're able to meet they're needs like space, diet, playtime, etc.

They’re wonderful to have, but always do your research and be prepared for a lifelong commitment. They depend on us for their entire lives, so make sure you’re ready to give them the love, care, and commitment they deserve! ❤️

10/28/2026

The afternoon naps are definitely calling to us right now.

10/28/2026

Chubby Bird of the Day: Jellybean
Birdhist: カサス サラ

This is Jellybean (5yrs old). He spends most of his day with his dad working IT but has big dreams of being a Birdfluancer. He has a budgie sister who he begrudgingly tolerates. Hobbies include: stealing his sister's food, screaming at nothing, sitting on top of the shower head, hiding in dad's shirt, communing with the void, and nesting in shoes when mom isnt looking.

10/28/2026

Have you ever felt like the presence of a bird held something meaningful?
🐦 Has a Cardinal ever appeared during a moment of grief and made you feel like the spirit of a loved one was stopping by to say henlo?
Maybe a Bluebird appeared on a gloomy day and brought you a spark of happiness?

I've recently learned about an interesting practice called Ornithomancy aka the interpretation of birds as omens or signs. It's an ancient means of divination most notably used in ancient Greece and Rome where augurs observed birds in their search for guidance. (Druids got in on the action too.)

Fun fact: the word “inauguration” stems from the Latin “augur”.

You don't need to practice witchcraft to pull inspiration from birds. You can start with something as simple as sitting outside, watching the birds around you, and ponder on what their presence or behavior brings to mind.

More ancient bird-based divination:

🐓Alectryomancy - the diviner observed a white rooster pecking at grain associated with the letters of the alphabet.

🥚Oomancy/ovomancy - the diviner aims to tell the future by interpreting the shapes formed when the separated whites from an egg was dropped into hot water. The reader examines the forms from multiple angles. It's similar to reading tea leaves (tasseomancy) or clouds, finding symbolic meaning.

❌ Haruspicy - (I don't like this one at all. It unfortunately still exists and I denounce it) sacrificing a bird and reading meanings in its organs, feathers, and bones... 🫤 (Reading naturally molted feathers seems ok tho).

I think it would be fun to take bits of this practice to deepening our appreciation for birds and nature.

✨ If you have stories where a bird evoked guidance or emotions, feel free to share your story.