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Karen,
The Parrot Lady ™
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...Stay
and browse awhile!
Birds & More
is located in Lawndale, California. We specialize in exotic birds,
hand raised babies, grooming, nutrition, birdie day care and behavioral
consultations. We also carry a full line of supplies for your feathery
children.
Karen
Allen, "The Parrot Lady" ™, is the owner of Birds & More
and has been involved with birds for over 30 years. She is a regular
contributor to "Vet Talk" a column written especially for
you the bird owner. She is also a Certified Avian Specialist (CAS)
of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. Email in your questions
and Karen will be sure to answer.
Come
browse awhile and visit often as we are constantly updating valuable
information to make the new bird owner and the old pros alike have
happy and healthy bird companions.
NOTE:
Prices for birds are subject to change due to availability. Please call!
Phone:
(310) 370-7550
Sadly this is becoming all too common not only in California, but acrosss the country as well! Click on the icon above to read the Los Angeles Times story.
Rare bird believed to be 'lost' for 55 years is photographed for first time in history!
We welcome you and your flock to the South Bay Bird Society! Our goal is to share all the things we have learned along the flight path, including teaching our humans how to care for us. Visit our website to learn more about becoming a member of our flock and check back frequently to see our informative events! Or, check our events on Meetup!
Maui Humane Society Interview
Maui Humane Society is accepting donations for the pets who need medical care as a result of the Maui fire. Donate by going to info@mauihumanesociety.org.
Also, there is a Maui Bird Rescue that is accepting donations of cages to house parrots for those birds who are homeless due to the fires. I don't see where the rescue is asking for monetary donations at this time but their number is (808) 359-0431.
While there are no parrot organizations affected by the Maui fire, I thought I'd give a list of ways to donate to help animals on Maui
There is also Maui Bird Rescue, which has taken in displaced parrots, but I don't see any request for donations or even a donation link:
Mahalo
Gala Burkholder
South Bay Bird Society Communications Director
De-Skunk Formula
- 1 qt hydrogen peroxide
- 1/4 baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Blue Dawn dish soap
- Let soak for 5 minutes
- massage through dog's fur avoiding the eyes
- rinse thouroughly
Make Your Own Sanitizer
Ingredients:
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6 tablespoons rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), at least 60% alcohol by volume
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2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
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Mixing bowl and spoon
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Funnel
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Recycled and washed hand sanitizer bottle or liquid soap bottle
Directions:
Simply mix the alcohol and aloe vera together well and pour it into the bottle using the funnel. You can double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed.
Note that you shouldn't use fresh aloe vera, but should use a commercial gel because fresh won't remain stable for long-term use, says Wellness Mama. And while some people might suggest the addition of essential oils like lavender or peppermint, these can irritate some people's skin.
MY
GREATEST PET PEEVE
I
do not understand how a person with any sense, can call me
franticly, and tell me that their bird has not been breathing
right for two weeks, and want to know what to do. Where in
the hell were you two weeks ago when we had a chance to save
your bird. (Pardon my language, or don't, I don't care).
Please
do not wait until it's too late, when your bird shows signs
of illness of any kind call your avian veterinarian NOW!
You know that birds mask their symptoms and when they finally
do show you that they are ill it is time to move fast. Their
natural instinct is to pretend wellness, in the wild if they
show signs of weakness or illness the other birds in the flock
will kill them and eat them to protect the rest of the flock
from predators. There
is no time to waste, no time to procrastinate, if you wish
to save your bird's life you must move quickly. PLEASE, and
if you are not willing to do so find a loving home for your
bird, with someone financially able to care for it properly
and get yourself a potted plant.
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Karen
the Parrot Ladytm
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Live
so that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to
the town Gossip.
- Will Rogers
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