| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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To Err in Favor of the Bird by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Introduction |
| Because of recent articles in the Companion Parrot Quarterly (fka -- Pet Bird Report) as well as discussions had at the first Pet Bird Information Council Convention (held in the Fall of 1998) I felt it necessary to write this article explaining apparent inconsistencies in our information. |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Why I Recommend Certain Breeders and Bird Shops by Sally Blanchard |
Topic: Introduction |
| One of my greatest pleasures in life is talking to people who have purchased delightful hand-fed baby birds from quality breeders or pet shops. One of the greatest frustrations is listening to the stories of people who have purchased either sick or neurotic birds. Over the years, I have talked with ... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Selecting a Quality Breeder or Pet Store by Shari Beaudoin |
Topic: Introduction |
| When purchasing a companion parrot -- read all you can from quality sources and ask a lot of questions. Not only about the bird species you are choosing, but about the breeder you are purchasing from, their background, the number of birds they raise, their socialization techniques, hand feeding tech... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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A Pet Parrot Isn't for Everyone by Sally Blanchard |
Topic: Introduction |
| Is a pet parrot right for everyone? Absolutely not! In the last few years there have been newspaper articles and television programs proclaiming parrots as the easy-care pet of the 90's. Whoever produced these articles and programs either never owned a parrot, or if they did, did not know how to tak... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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"Ethics" Not Just A Word by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Introduction |
| When I was a child my parents tried their best to instill in me a basic sense
of right and wrong. At times as a child I did not always agree with either their methods of teaching or their opinions on what might constitute the "right" thing to do in a given situation. Even at that age I was typical... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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Our Business Philosophy by Terry Beaudoin |
Topic: Introduction |
| At Parrot Island, our primary concern is for the well being of your bird. When we opened back in September of 1988 we were a small neighborhood store, affiliated with Kenwood Veterinary Clinic. Our business philosophy was to create a shop that would offer the best knowledge and service available for... |
| Published: Tuesday 22 June, 2004 |
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