Australia’s Migratory Parrots

Many birds evolved to find a breeding ground in one part of the world, and a rest of the year home in another part of the world. The birds migrate, and tons of videos and books have been written about most of them. Still astonishing, how high and how far some of these creatures can go. And that it’s worth it to raise young in a very fertile area but not to live there year round.

Back in the Saddle Again

If you know me, you know I love to help people. I volunteer for stuff in clubs until I get burned out and walk away, leaving loose ends behind. I try not to burn my bridges, because you never know where life will lead you.

Wild Matters

I love ducks and chickens. Were things different in my life, I would have chickens for eggs and ducks to keep snails out of my yard. But with my attempt to downsize, these options are just not open to me.

Peace in the Aviary

A community of birds, especially mixed species, can be difficult to maintain. There is going to be a bit of unrest as a pecking order is established. But long-term aggression cannot be ignored. Something must be done.

The Doves

I have one pair of very pretty doves. The female, Sky, wisely picked a friend of mine’s yard when she became injured. The friend took her inside and called me. They took her to a vet, who treated a wound on her side, and gave her antibiotics. When Sky recovered completely, the friend brought her to me. I obtained a pretty tangerine ring neck dove and put him, Storm, in the aviary with Sky.

Cuisine ala Che Hungerford

My personal preference for bird drinking water is the use of tube waterers. These contained reservoirs keep the water cleaner and available for a couple days if need arises. However, some birds still like to stuff food into the little trough at the bottom and make some sort of Pellet Surprise. Especially birds that might be breeding and raising chicks.

CRANES are IMPORTANT!

Steve Duncan is a funny man and a great speaker. He’s also a protector of wildlife and an advocate for aviculturists. And he’s President of the Avicultural Society of America. http://asabirds.org/ North County Aviculturists were lucky to have Steve back again for our May general meeting. Even when he’s being serious, he’s entertaining.

Who’s Training Who?

I’ve heard rumors that parrots can be trained. Heck, goldfish can be trained, so our smart-as-three-year-old piles of feathers should be trainable. I’ve seen lots of parrot shows, but I half believed those birds were animatronics, like at the Happiest Place on Earth. The shows are the same, every time I watch them.

Maynard’s Housekeeping Tips

Hi, folks. Mom’s busy cleaning cages and dishes so I thought I would help by writing her column today. And since she keeps our household together, I want to share the little extra things you, as a companion parrot, can do to pitch in.