| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Recommended Reading by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Recommended Reading |
| RECOMMENDED READING
(Available at Parrot Island) |
| Published: Monday 19 April, 2010 |
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A Tale of Three Meyers Parrots by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Species Specific |
| This article is the third in a series done for the Companion Parrot Quarterly (fka -- Pet Bird Report) covering my observations of the Poicephalus parrots. I have written these articles in a way that the reader will benefit most by having read them in order. Even though you may own no other member o... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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An Introduction to Senegal Parrots by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Species Specific |
| First a few statistics about Senegal parrots. The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) originates from central western Africa where they live in moist woodlands and on the edges of the savannahs. They are the most commonly owned bird of the poicephalus genus. Senegal parrots average about 9" in le... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Why a Good Bird Vet is Hard to Find by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Veterinary Health |
| Why are there so few really qualified avian veterinarians? While Sally Blanchard was here for her second Parrot Island sponsored seminar she once again mentioned how lucky we are in the Twin Cities area to have several decent avian veterinarians. In fact, and I will not mention names as this article... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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One Method of Introducing New Things by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Diet and Nutrition |
| "My bird is afraid of anything new!" "I tried giving my bird a new toy and he hates it!" - or the much dreaded version of this statement - "Remember that really expensive toy you recommended, well my bird hates (or is terrified) of it." Or, "I tried offering my bird (insert food of choice here) and ... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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One Method of Introducing New Things by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Behavioral |
| "My bird is afraid of anything new!" "I tried giving my bird a new toy and he hates it!" - or the much dreaded version of this statement - "Remember that really expensive toy you recommended, well my bird hates (or is terrified) of it." Or, "I tried offering my bird (insert food of choice here) and ... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Treasure Chest Assembly and Care by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: General Care |
| Here are some useful hints on how to assemble (some XL model Treasure Chests are shipped with the drawers separately packed) and care for your new Parrot Island Treasure Chest Foraging Toy. *We have also sent along a handout entitled "One Method of Introducing New Things" that we have found to be ve... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Parrot Island Acrylic Cage and Carrier Care by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: General Care |
| After having used these cages since 1988 we have developed what we feel is the best method to care for your pet bird in your new acrylic cage. Our main concern is to keep our birds in the cleanest, healthiest environment we can and have that task be as easy as possible. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Why We Use and Recommend Our Acrylic Cages by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: General Care |
| Over the years we have seen an upsurge in the number of companies producing and selling acrylic bird cages. Along with these cages have come numerous criticisms from reliable sources. And rightly so, we feel that the bulk of the acrylic cages manufactured today are of very poor quality. Unfortunatel... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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The Necessity of Full-Spectrum Lighting by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: General Care |
| For upwards of 30 years aviculturists, breeders, and avian veterinarians have recognized the benefits of using specialized lighting over birds that are native to areas of the world that receive huge amounts of the most undiluted sunlight to reach the earth. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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