September 7, 2021
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WHY DO I NEED AN A VIAN VETERINARIAN WHEN MY BIRD ISN'T SICK?

In the wild, parrots will eliminate an injured or sick bird from the flock to avoid attracting predators. Instinctively parrots "mask" signs of illness as a survival mechanism, so it's often not possible to tell if our birds are well just from their outward appearance.
 
All newly acquired birds should have a thorough physical exam and appropriate laboratory tests performed by an avian veterinarian so that, should the bird ever become ill there is a basis for comparison that will aid our vets in treating them. This will also protect your family and other birds from the introduction of disease.
 
A Well Bird Check-up should be an annual event for our beloved birds, as this is the best way to detect problems before they become severe as well as being a valuable diagnostic tool and as a basis of comparison if a problem should arise one day.
 
Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics
Susan L. Clubb, DVM 
Dip. ABVP, Avian Practice 
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A brand new book by Tom Marshall, former president of AFA and the current Mid-Atlantic Regional Director. 

Why Parrots? Combines personal anecdotes and experience with important information about personal responsibility for parrots as well as the importance of conservation of these fantastic creatures' habitat so that future generations can continue to enjoy their beauty and intelligence.
 
I SAW WILD PARROTS
IN NEW YORK CITY!

by "from the parrot's beak" blog author
George Sommers
is an ideal, colorfully
illustrated read for children
- and a must have for parrot fans of all ages! Bonus features include author's photos of the naturalized quaker parrots and their nests in NYC. and an author Q & A.

To get your autographed copy, send $12 (includes s&h); please make checks payable to George Sommers.
10/21
Limited Edition
Citron-crested Cockatoo
Cites Pin

Now available while supplies last

Just $8.99 in the AFA Store
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Upcoming Events:
Coming September 25th and 26th, 2021! 

The 8th annual national fundraiser and event, Seattle Parrot Expo!
Benefitting Flight Club Foundation, a 501 c(3) parrot networking organization helping parrots and people too.

“Return to the Wild” 2021, a Hybrid Expo, a combined ONLINE and LIVE experience! 
REGISTRATION required for all.
FREE admission to live expo areas
for shopping and parrot experiences.

REGISTER SOON TO SEE online or LIVE:
Cromwell Purchase of ACTP - Return of the Spix Macaw from Extinction in the wild!
Parrot Ambassadors parrot performances and More speakers announced soon!

Come visit over 30 different
species of parrots on display!
Take photos with parrots!
Meet other animals parrots
affect in our homes and the wild!
Sensational Shopping with over
30 exhibitor 10 x10 spaces!

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY and
be on our T-shirts, online banners, and more!
VISIT www.seattleparrotexpo.com or Seattle Parrot Expo FaceBook page for more info!
Birds Wanted:
Wanted

Female Blue (Stanley Crane) DNA sexed, young

Female East African Crowned Crane, DNA sexed, young

Contact andrea.cabibi@taxonyx.com
(760) 520-3755
11/21
Wanted
Need female congo African Grey
Would like to contact someone
who raises Red-bellied Macaws

Karen Batt
11/21
Wanted
Male CAG for breeding - Breeding age
Proof of age & sex
Ed Maher
Plant City, Florida
804-385-4435
11/21
Wanted
Mature Male Bronze Wing Pionus.

Contact Linda @ petbyrd@aol.com
10/21
Wanted
Wanted African grey congo male
proven breeder or parent raised bird
Must be able to ship.
10/21
Wanted
Hyacinth Macaw, Female -Pet quality, with sexing certificate, and Vet references.

Contact: 401-644-2468 Elaine Cohen
09/21
WANTED to TRADE Young (1for1):
CAIQUES: Lime-thigh or Green-thigh, White-bellied, Black-headed.
I have BOTH Sexes of ALL Types of Caiques available for TRADE

Poicephalus rufiventris – African Red-bellied Parrots - Young 3 yo Parent Reared Male for TRADE ONLY

WANTED to Purchase MATURE ASAP
Meyers Parrot – Male 2+ Years
CAG – African Grey MALE
Yellow Nape – Mature FEMALE
Panama Amazon FEMALE
Blue Front Amazon FEMALE
(I have Extra Males Sale/Trade.)
Black-head Caique – 2 + Yr. Old
White-bellied Caique – 2 + Yr. Old

Green-Thigh / Lime-thigh
CAIQUE Breeding Program
I am working to set up a Breeding Program Coop with other Lime-thigh/ Green-thigh Breeders.
Please contact me if you have Breeding Pairs, even if you do not currently have GTC / LTC Offspring to Trade.

Direct Flights ONLY to Austin, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Edwards EXOTICS in the Texas Hill Country
9/21
Birds Wanted

Female Mealy Amazons
Female yellow collared Macaws
Female Nobel Macaw
Female white cap Pinous
Female Meyers
Brotogeris

I have a white cap Pionus hen that is too aggressive for my male that I would be willing to trade.
I also have 2 Hawkhead males, 4 Mealys
and 2 yellow-collared willing to trade for hens.

Thank you cindy griffin Jacksonville Fl.
or text 9047163296
08/21
Birds for Sale:
goffin cockatoos, weaned babies and adults
spare Amazons

Karen Batt
Glendale, Oregon
541-832-2387
11/21
Blue Eyed (Ophthalmica) Cockatoo
Be one of the few people in the United State to own this cockatoo that is very rare in the United States.  Weaned juveniles available.
Adult breeder pairs also available.

Mary Ellen - Northern California
408-373-5494
9/21
BREAKING NEWS!
PALM COCKATOO BABIES
AVAILABLE NOW
Adorable Bundles of Feathers
1 Male / 2 Females
Hatched March - May 2021
Accepting Deposits

Golden Conure Babies
Unexpected late season clutch 
Playful Yellow Clowns
Available weaned/sexed
Accepting deposits

Aterrimus Palm Cockatoo babies
 Babies sold weaned only
Gorgeous Black Beauties
Excellent quality from a reputable, 
experienced & AVY Award winning breeder
Taking reservations for new hatches. Pet quality.

RARE BLUE-HEADED MACAWS
Charming & Curious
Pet quality babies
Unrelated Future Breeding Pairs
Big macaw personality in a smaller package
TAKING RESERVATIONS/DEPOSITS
for 2021 babies 
HATCHING NOW
Export Possible

OTHER BLACK COCKATOOS
Red Tails
Please inquire regarding availability and pricing

QUEEN OF BAVARIA (Golden) CONURES
Pet Quality youngsters or
Unrelated Future Breeding Pairs
Expecting Babies Spring 2022

Email, Text or Call
Terry Timberlake
561-635-0676
11/21
Supplies /Other:
Sale or Trade

Qty. of SS ½” Valves in 50/100/200 Lots

8/21
Parrot Pockets
The Ultimate Foraging Toy!
Keep your parrots occupied finding their pelleted diet vs. getting their pelleted diets in a dish! Fill your pocket with fun foot toys or shred! 
It’s time for parrots to play! 
20% off TOTAL ORDER COUPON! FastAds2021
8/21
Got a Plucker? GET HELP!
Visit www.nattynewfeathers.com for refeathering aids, toys, treats and more for birds that pluck and birds who just wanna have fun.

PREMIUM PINECONES LTD.
www.premiumpinecones.net
" the greatest bird toys on earth.™"
Madeleine Franco
8/21
Supplies Wanted:
Wanted
FOLSE FEATHER FARM Apartment Metal Nest Boxes
Medium “APARTMENT” Boxes ONLY

California “Cal" Cages
or variations made by Cal Cage like: Feather Fantasy - Island Cages variations, Especially Maui Model
In Texas - Any Condition.

Petiatric & Dean Brooders
Petiatric Digital Brooders made by Joe Freed.
Dean “Cooler” Brooders

10/21