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Bird Care Basics
Pet Birds

Bird Care Basics

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Jean

Just as any animal or human has a required level of good grooming, to maintain good health, so does your bird.

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The First 48 Hours
Health Pet Birds

The First 48 Hours

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Jean

By Dr. Melody M. Potter You have decided to adopt a parrot, a great, wonderful, noble decision; but now you are home with this bird.

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Cutty and Gabby, a love story from the past.
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Cutty and Gabby, a love story from the past.

May 22, 2021May 23, 2021 Jean

When the college bound girl tearfully left her “Cuddles” (A nanday conure) with me, it was agreed that it would be just until the end

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Busy Bird Day
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Busy Bird Day

May 21, 2021May 27, 2021 Jean

Six society finches were surrendered this week. These are the first finches in decades that have been surrendered to me. Absolutely charming!

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The Precocious Parakeet
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The Precocious Parakeet

May 17, 2021September 10, 2023 Melody Potter

First in a series of stories from a true parakeet lover. They are small but still a parrot.

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Food
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Food

May 17, 2021September 10, 2023 Jean

Opening discussion on feeding pet and wild birds

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Light for the Birds
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Light for the Birds

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Jean

Sunshine to avoid potentially life threatening disease in pet birds. Sunshine improves attitude, feathering quality

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Buddy, the Laughing Cockatoo
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Buddy, the Laughing Cockatoo

May 16, 2021September 10, 2023 Jean

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy who was famous on the Internet in 2012. Enjoy this video from YouTube.

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June 2012 Newsletter
Pet Birds

June 2012 Newsletter

June 26, 2012May 17, 2021 Jean

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Poppy and the Potters

October 19, 2010 Jean

Poppy is a surrendered,11 year old, umbrella cockatoo. It may be hard to understand but I sincerely believe that these surrendered birds grieve. Cockatoos are

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