Questions Just Over the Bird Cage Wire week of 12/14/14
From a Facebook threadWindyCityParrot.com Hi as I don’t have a Facebook page I would like to comment on your article about keeping parrots in the uk.It is true that some people are horrified that I have five parrots. I have an orange winged amazon an African grey,a greenwing macaw, a Ducorps cockatoo, and a galah.
Mastering the art of safe and noninvasive restraint techniques for your companion bird is essential for proper grooming and emergency first aid procedures.
One of the primary lessons in our Parrot Life Seminars is a demonstration of proper towel restraint for various species of birds.
I am looking for someone special to inherit my African Grey when my time is up . I worry about her being mistreated so I have to set up this for her.
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There are many good reasons for micro-chipping birds and parrots. If the bird is lost or stolen they can easily be identified and returned or identified as a stolen bird. The theft of birds is increasing. A lot of birds escape because of the owner’s mistaken belief that clipping a bird’s wings prevents flight. Micro-Chipping costs range anywhere from $40 – $150 for the microchip and that doesn’t include the expense that you may incur if there’s a medical complication from the microchip process. Some Micro-Chipping Registries also charge an annual fee.
My name is Cathy Rosenberg. I am the Outreach Chair for the New Hope Avian Education and Rescue group located in Columbus, Ohio.