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In case anyone needs any, http://dummyeggs.com/

Very informative podcast to listen to. https://www.parrots.org/index.php/forumsandexperts/podcasts/

Thanks Dave. I've read the stickies. Even if this info may have been posted years ago, I do believe much of it is still very relevant and useful information for our present situation.

I'd say that parrot owners who join forums and who seek out better ways to enrich their parrot's life are an extremely different type of parrot owner than the *average, common* parrot owner. Parrot owners on the forums are the exception, not the rule in this huge world that we live in. Just need to skim all the rehome ads that make it on the internet and visit any rescue to catch a small glimpse of all that.

2 insightful studies. I appreciate the way this part is defined. “Relinquished parrots are parrots that have been given up by one or more owners for any reason. Relinquishment may or may not involve the exchange of money. However, the transaction of a parrot from a breeder to wholesalers or retailers for the purposes of resale is not considered relinquishment. In addition, the transaction of a parrot from a breeder, wholesaler or retailer to the first owner is not considered relinquishment. Any subsequent sale or surrender of the parrot is considered relinquishment. Other terms used to describe this population of parrots include: previously owned parrots, surrendered parrots, unwanted parrots, homeless parrots, abandoned parrots, re-homed parrots or displaced parrots.” and I find this part to be quite insightful, "What we should be more concerned with are the relinquishments that are based either entirely, or primarily on behavioral or compatibility factors. Relinquishments of this nature are due to a breakdown of bond between the owner and the parrot which might be avoided. Both of these categories involve some aspect of the parrot’s behavior, or its care requirements, which was unexpected, unwanted, or unattainable by the owner at the time of relinquishment." http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/documents/NPRRPReport.pdf http://www.birdcompanions.com/Kaytee%202010%20parrot%20relinq%20survey%20results.pdf

Insightful info here http://www.hagen.com/hari/docu/shedding_light.html

Here are the details http://www.bluesbirdtoys.com/Enter-for-a-Chance-to-WIN-a-Grape-Wood-Gym_b_31.html

I wil place my first order too! A board walk, platform perches and an I gotawoody balsa toy. http://www.igotawoodybirdtoys.com/perches-and-platforms.html

I got a Woody parrot toy store is having a one year anniversary sale on Tuesday August 6 between 12pm and 6 pm EST. Free shipping on all orders 50$ and over in the US and 20$ discount on shipping to Canada for orders 50$ and over. How very generous and exciting! http://www.igotawoodybirdtoys.com/index.html[/size][/color]

Very Touching.

starring 5 year old Noah Dupuis from Canada and his Cape Parrot Perle. [video=youtube;-IUeroC4g28]

Avian Stainless is currently having a photo contest on their fb page for a chance to recieve FREE stainless steel toys and a wondeful toy skewer. Contest ends Feb 15. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/avian.stainless

by Avian Stainless!! We are very pleased and had to share .. More on my blog... http://mabelserendipity.blogspot.ca/2013/02/delightful-stainless-steel-parrot-toys.html

LOL! Severe macaw Mabel was about to land..

but she loves them..

sometimes...

kale, sprouted chickpeas, pistachios and red dandelion. All organic from the local natural food store.

Severe macaw Mabel.

Sachi shows how she likes it. [video=youtube;wm--kFmRGX0]

Thanks for enjoying Emma everyone. Emma is 4 years old. Sarasota, I purchased her Atom over here... http://motherpluckinbirdtoys.com/

My Macaw and grey enjoy coconut water. The only brand I purchase is Blue Monkey. Just coconut water and NOTHING else added.

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